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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Tinea VersicolorCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Skin infection of teens and adults caused by a fungus. Tinea versicolor means "ringworm of many colors"
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Tips for Getting Your Children to Wear Bicycle HelmetsCategory: safety_and_prevention
Have your children wear helmets as soon as they start to ride tricycles and if they are a passenger on the back of an adult's bike. If they learn to wear helmets whenever they ride tricycles and bikes, it becomes a habit for a lifetime. It's never too late, however, to get your children into helmets.
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Tips for Healthy Families: More and LessCategory: nutrition_and_healthy_living
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Americans are not getting enough potassium, dietary fiber, calcium, and vitamin D in their diets and consume too much sugar, sodium (salt), and fat. Here are tips to help you and your family make more healthy choices and less unhealthy choices. Start
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Tips for Parents of AdolescentsCategory: adolescents
Most importantly, let your teen know that he or she can talk with you and his or her doctor about dating and relationships. Offer your guidance throughout this important stage in your teen's life.
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Tips for Parents of Adolescents: Common ConcernsCategory: adolescents
Most importantly, let your teen know that he or she can talk with you and his or her doctor about dating and relationships. Offer your guidance throughout this important stage in your teen's life.
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Tiredness with Illness - Normal
Information and guidance on normal fatigue during an acute illness.
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Toenail - IngrownCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
The corner of the toenail grows into the skin around it. Almost always involves the big toe (great toe)
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