Information and guidance when stool has blood.

The stool color is strange or different. Normal stool colors are any shade of brown, tan, yellow or green. Colors that may be caused by a disease are red, black and white. Dark green may look like black, but dark green is a normal color.

Grunting, straining and pushing to pass a stool. This is normal during the first 3 months. Babies are learning how to get the poop out. Doctors call this the grunting baby syndrome

Strength training (or resistance training) uses a resistance to increase an individual's ability to exert force. It involves the use of weight machines, free weights, bands or tubing, or the individual's own body weight. This is not the same

Guidance on possible strep exposure.

A disease caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria

Stress fracture (also called a fatigue fracture) is a weakening or thin crack in a bone caused by repetitive stress on the bone. A stress fracture is an overuse injury. It is different from a fracture that occurs after a traumatic event, such

Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics to aid parents in helping their children manage stress.

Even though stress makes us feel uncomfortable, it's not always a bad thing. Sometimes stress can really help us deal with tough situations. A lot of stress changes our bodies quickly and helps us react to an emergency. A little stress keeps us alert and helps us work harder.

Your child says No to many normal requests. Your child disagrees with many of your normal suggestions. Your child constantly tests your rules

School is more than a place to gain knowledge and skills. It also is a place where children meet new friends and learn about themselves and other important life lessons. Because children spend many hours in school, it is important that it be a safe and supportive environment for all children.

A sty is a red lump or pimple on the edge of an eyelid.

A mild infection in the eyelid at the base of the eyelashes or near the edge of the eyelid

f your child is feeling depressed and having suicidal thoughts, help your child create a safety plan.