The Nemours Foundation
About Us
KidsHealth is the largest and most-visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, the award-winning KidsHealth provides families with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information they can use. KidsHealth has been on the Web since 1995 — and has been accessed by about half a billion visitors. On a typical weekday, more than 500,000 visitors access KidsHealth's reliable information.
Articles by The Nemours Foundation
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Fewer Babies Die of SIDS as Parents Heed Warnings
The mere thought of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) often sends chills down new parents' spines and spurs constant...
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More Moms Breastfeeding, But Not for Very Long
A new government report boasts good news about breastfeeding, long considered the ideal form of nutrition for babies....
Topics: Early Years (Birth-5) | Motherhood -
Finding Your Way in the Health Care System
From the flu to broken bones, illnesses and medical emergencies seem to be inevitable parts of raising kids. It can be...
Topics: Child Health Treatment | Kids and Doctors -
Reading Milestones
This is a general outline of the milestones on the road to reading and the ages at which most kids reach them. Keep...
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Everyday Reading Opportunities
Whether your child is a baby, a preschooler, or old enough to read independently, finding time to read is important...
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Concussions
The term concussion conjures up the image of a child knocked unconscious while playing sports. But concussions —...
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Helping Kids Handle Worry
Kids don't have to pay bills, cook dinners, or manage carpools. But — just like adults — they have their share of...
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How Do I Help My Son Feel Better About Not Having Any Facial Hair?
My son is 14, and still hasn’t really started to develop any facial hair yet. I know he feels very self-conscious...
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When Is Puberty Supposed to Start for Girls?
My 9-year-old daughter is already starting to develop breasts. Is this normal? – Virginia There's a wide range...
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Is My Son's Voice Changing Too Soon?
My son is 10 and I think his voice is already starting to change. I'm worried — and he's self-conscious — because...
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