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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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When Should My Daughter First Go to the Gynecologist?
My daughter is 13, and I'm not sure when she should start seeing a gynecologist. What is the right age to take this...
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How Can I Get My Child to Eat Vegetables?
My daughter refuses to eat any veggies. How can I make sure she gets enough nutrients each day? – Ellie Start by...
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Can I Prevent Ear Infections When My Child Swims?
My daughter swims year round and has recently been getting swimmer's ear. Can these infections be prevented? –...
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Should I Be Worried About My Child's Nightmares?
My daughter has nightmares that sometimes wake her up. Should I be worried? – Amy Nightmares are pretty common in...
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My Teen Is Breaking Rules - What Can I Do?
We recently moved, and my 16-year-old daughter started at a new school. Lately, she's been ignoring her curfew, and last...
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How Can I Stop My Child From Sucking Her Thumb?
My youngest daughter sucks her thumb constantly. Should I be worried? How can I get her to stop? – Craig Childhood...
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When Can Young Kids Start Exercising?
I have a 5-year-old son. Is he too young to start exercising? – Emily Encouraging kids to be physically active is...
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How Can We Tell if Our Home's Paint Contains Lead?
My family recently moved into a very old home, and we're afraid that the walls may have been painted with lead paint....
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How Can I Find a New Doctor for My Child?
We just moved, and I'm looking for a doctor for my child. Where should I begin? – Julia Finding a new doctor isn't...
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When Should Kids Start Receiving an Allowance?
I want to reward my 7-year-old daughter for cleaning her room and putting her toys away at night. Is it too early to...
Topics: Allowance
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