The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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Talking With Your Teen: Tips for ParentsCategory: adolescents
Talking with your teen is one of the most important things you can do to help keep your child safe.
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Talking With Your Young Child About SexCategory: safety_and_prevention
Some parents may not be comfortable talking with their children about sex and sexuality. However, if children aren’t getting the facts about sex and sexuality from their parents, they could be getting incorrect information from their friends or the media. Here is information from the American Academy
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Talking to Children About Racial Bias
Strategies that parents can use to help their children deal with racial bias.
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Tattooing and Body PiercingCategory: safety_and_prevention
Teens get tattoos or body parts pierced for different reasons. Most teens get a tattoo or body piercing because they like the way it looks or to express themselves. Some get a tattoo or piercing to feel like part of a group. In some states and cities, you need to be 18 or have a parent's permission to
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Teaching Social Skills—Autism ToolkitCategory: autism_spectrum_disorder
Having a hard time socializing is one of the key features in children witdh autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children with ASD can have difficulty with many social skills.
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Tear Duct - BlockedCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
The tear duct is blocked in 10% of newborns. The tear duct is the tube that carries tears from the eye to the nose
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Teen Suicide, Mood Disorder, and DepressionCategory: adolescents
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10- to 24-year-olds. Parents can help protect their children by being aware of risk factors and warning signs and talking with their child.
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