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The corner of the toenail grows into the skin around it. Almost always involves the big toe (great toe)

Readiness training means preparing your child for later potty training. It increases his or her chances of success.

Teaching your child how to use the toilet takes time and patience. Each child learns to use the toilet in his or her own time. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help guide you and your child through the process.

Your goal is to toilet train your child. Your child will be toilet trained when without reminders he can: Walk to the potty. Pull down his pants.

A child who refuses to be toilet trained and passes stools into his underwear. The medical term is encopresis.

A child who refuses to be toilet trained. He passes stools into his underwear or pull-up. The medical term for this is encopresis.

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have slowed development, may be stuck on their own routines, or may be nervous about learning a new skill. They may not understand how to copy the steps using the toilet, or they may not understand the words parents are using. Many children with ASD

Map-like red patches on the tongue. Cause not known

Information and guidance on what to do when the color of the tongue's surface has changed.

A bacterial infection of the tonsils caused by Strep. Also called Strep tonsillitis

A viral infection of the tonsils. Also called viral tonsillitis

Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about the tonsils and adenoid, tonsillitis, signs of an enlarged adenoid and tonsils, when surgery is recommended, and what if surgery is recommended.

Information and guidance on preventing tooth decay in children.

Injury to a tooth

Pain or discomfort in a tooth

If you choose to have a home trampoline, the AAP recommends the following safety precautions: adult supervision at all times, only one jumper on the trampoline at a time, and no somersaults should be performed. Also, trampolines should have adequate protective padding that is in good condition and appropriately

Information and guidance on transient synovitis (irritation of the hip joint) in children.

During certain medical procedures, your child may experience pain. These procedures can include having blood drawn, having breathing or feeding tubes put in, or lumbar punctures (spinal taps). Luckily, pain from these activities does not last long. Read on to find out how your child's pain from medical

Often after children have surgery, they have problems with pain. Luckily, there are ways to help ease this type of pain. Read on to find out how your child's pain from surgery can be managed.

Fortunately, there are a variety of proven treatments for overweight and obesity in children and teens.

There is often more than one way to effectively treat an injury. Treatment programs are always adjusted to meet the individual needs of the athlete and the unique requirements of the athlete's sport or activity.

A disease caused by an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that usually involves the lungs but could affect other parts of the body

Children with type 2 diabetes can live a healthy life. If your child has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, your child's doctor will talk with you about the importance of lifestyle and medication in keeping your child's blood glucose (blood sugar) levels under control.

Bleeding occurs from cord’s point of separation. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus

Questions about how to care for the normal umbilical cord or navel in newborns. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus.

Cord is still attached after 3 weeks. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus

Umbilicus (navel) has a cloudy discharge or even some dried pus on the surface. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus.

Questions about how to care for the navel in newborns. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus.

A small red growth found in the navel after the cord falls off. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus.

A bulge or swelling in the area of the umbilicus (navel or belly button).

The term upper respiratory infection usually refers to a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract (ie, nose, throat, ears, and eyes). Upper respiratory infections are common among infants in child care (10–12 per year) but become less common as children mature. Older children and adults have

Information and guidance on urethritis from soap in young boys.

Information and guidance on urethritis from soap in young girls.

A bacterial infection of the bladder. Also called cystitis

A bacterial infection of the bladder. Also called cystitis