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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Acne—How to Treat and Control It
Almost all teens get zits at one time or another. It's called acne. Whether your case is mild or severe, there are things you can do to keep it under control. Read on to find out how.
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Activities to Help Your Child or Adolescent Manage Anxiety—Mental Health Toolkit
A certain level of anxiety is typical in some circumstances, such as new situations (and high-stakes testing of adolescents), and naturally protects against real dangers. However, anxiety can sometimes keep young people from activities that are important to their development. It is important to help
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Acute Ear Infections and Your Child
Next to the common cold, an ear infection is the most common childhood illness. In fact, most children have at least one ear infection by the time they are 3 years old. Many ear infections clear up without causing any lasting problems.
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Adoption: How to Talk With Your Child About Being Adopted
Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about how to talk with your child about being adopted.
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Aerobic Training (Care of the Young Athlete)
Aerobic training strengthens the heart and lungs
and improves muscle function. One goal of aerobic training is to enhance sports
performance and to improve training response. The following is information from
the American Academy of Pediatrics
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