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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Physical Activity: Creating a FITT Plan (Care of the Young Athlete)Category: sports_and_fitness
Physical activity is important for everyone in the family. The following is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics summarizing the FITT method and includes general fitness tips and an activity log.
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Physical Activity: Overcoming Obstacles (Care of the Young Athlete)Category: sports_and_fitness
There are many benefits of regular physical activity; however, people often have many excuses for not being more physically active. The following is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics encouraging families to consider all the benefits of being physically active and how to overcome some
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Picky EaterCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A picky eater refuses certain foods. He won’t try new foods. Vegetables and meats are the most common ones. You are not concerned about how much he eats or his appetite.
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)—Child Care and SchoolsCategory: infectious_diseases
Inflammation (ie, redness, swelling) of the thin tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids
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Pinkeye and Your ChildCategory: infectious_diseases
Pinkeye (acute contagious conjunctivitis) occurs when the thin tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids is red or swollen (inflamed).
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Pinworm SeenCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A tiny, harmless worm that lives in the colon (large bowel). It causes itching of the anus.
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Pinworms—Child Care and SchoolsCategory: infectious_diseases
Small, white, threadlike worms (0.25″–0.5″ long) that live in the large intestine
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Pityriasis AlbaCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Small pale spots on the face. Called Pityriasis Alba (PA)
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