It’s normal for children of any age to get angry or break a rule once in a while. But if your child’s behaviors are causing problems at home, at school, or with friends, they may need extra support.
Read MoreThe 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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Managing Disruptive or Aggressive Behaviors: Tips for Families—Mental Health Toolkit
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Managing Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity: Tips for Families—Mental Health Toolkit
Inattention and impulsivity are normal for young children. But by the time they’re in school, most children can pay attention for a longer time and can think and plan before they act. If your school-aged child behaves more like what you would expect from a younger child, this behavior may be a sign
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Marijuana: What Parents Need to Know
Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about marijuana use in children, including risks and how to prevent marijuana use
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Martial Arts (Care of the Young Athlete)
More than 6 million children in the United States participate in martial arts. Martial arts are known to improve social skills, discipline, and respect in children. Children can also improve their abilities to concentrate and focus on activities,
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Masturbation in Preschoolers - Normal
Information and guidance on normal instance of masturbation in preschoolers.
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Measles Exposure - No Symptoms
Information and guidance on exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed measles when child has no rash or other symptoms of measles.
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Media History
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Media Violence - Protecting Your Child
Information and guidance on how to reduce exposure to media violence.
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Medical Procedures - Comforting Your Child
Information and guidance on helping your child cope with medical procedures.
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Medical Visits - Making Them Easier
Information and guidance on helping your child cope with medical visits.
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Medication - Giving Liquid Medicine to Cooperative Child
Techniques for giving liquid medicines to a child who cooperates
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Medication - Giving Pills to Cooperative Child
Techniques for giving pills or capsules to a child who cooperates
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Medicine and the Media: How to Make Sense of the Messages
Your child is sick or hurt and the first thought on your mind is, “How can I make my child better?” That's natural. No parent wants his or her child to suffer. So how do you decide what medicines to give or treatments to try?
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