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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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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Temper TantrumsCategory: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
It's hard for a young child to hold strong feelings inside. Young children often cry, scream, or stomp up and down when they are upset. As a parent, you may feel angry, helpless, or ashamed.
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Temper TantrumsCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Tantrums are normal in toddlers. Tantrums may include whining, crying, screaming or yelling. It may also include pounding the floor, slamming a door, or breath-holding. Also called meltdowns or emotional outbursts.
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Temper TantrumsCategory: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
It's hard for young children to hold strong feelings inside. When they feel frustrated or angry, they often cry, scream, or stomp up and down. This is a temper tantrum. Temper tantrums are a normal part of your child's development. They usually begin around age 12 to 18 months, get worse between 2 and
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The Child as a Passenger on an Adult's BicycleCategory: safety_and_prevention
A young passenger on an adult's bike makes the bike unstable and increases the braking time.
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