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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Lack of Sleep Tied to Obesity in Preteens
Not getting enough shuteye can make kids wake up on the wrong side of the bed, with a day that's long on moodiness...
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Mastery of Early Math and Reading Skills by Kindergarten Linked to Better School Performance Later
Everyone knows letters and numbers are a basic part of any good preschool curriculum. But a new study shows just how...
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder
We all spend time in front of the mirror — dressing, grooming, or checking our appearance. This is especially true...
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Is My Daughter Too Concerned With Her Looks?
My 14-year-old daughter seems to be obsessed about her appearance all of a sudden. She spends hours in the bathroom and...
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Kids and Diabetes: Wendy's Story
Seven years ago, my daughter Madi was a very active, creative, outgoing kindergartner. She was a happy and healthy...
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Toy Recall Update: Mattel Recalls 9 Million Toys
Mattel is voluntarily recalling 9 million of its toys — including Sarge brand cars; Batman action figures; and Barbie,...
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Helping Teens Learn to Drive
Seatbelts are buckled, mirrors are aligned, and the engine is purring. As your car backs slowly down the driveway you...
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Food Companies to Restrict Marketing Aimed at Kids
Whether emblazoned on billboards, blinking off to the side of popular online game sites, or flashing across the screen...
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Your Child's Vision
Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of kids' development. Their eyes should be examined regularly, as many...
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Should I Worry About the Way My Son Walks?
My 15-month-old son walks with his feet turned in. My pediatrician assured me that it’s normal and that he’ll...
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