A bacterial infection of the throat caused by Strep

Thrush is a yeast infection of the mouth in young babies. White patches in the front of the mouth are the hallmark

A yeast infection predominately produced by Candida albicans organisms causing mouth infections in young infants

Information and guidance on thumb sucking habit.

The good news is that most children stop their sucking habits before they get very far in school. This is because of peer pressure. While your child might still use sucking as a way of going to sleep or calming down when upset, this is usually

A tick (small brown bug) is attached to the skin. A tick was removed from the skin.

Time-out means putting a child in a boring place for a few minutes to correct a misbehavior. It’s the most effective consequence (discipline technique) for misbehavior in 2- to 5-year-old children. Every parent needs to know how to give a time-out.

Skin infection of teens and adults caused by a fungus. Tinea versicolor means "ringworm of many colors"

Have your children wear helmets as soon as they start to ride tricycles and if they are a passenger on the back of an adult's bike. If they learn to wear helmets whenever they ride tricycles and bikes, it becomes a habit for a lifetime. It's never too late, however, to get your children into helmets.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Americans are not getting enough potassium, dietary fiber, calcium, and vitamin D in their diets and consume too much sugar, sodium (salt), and fat. Here are tips to help you and your family make more healthy choices and less unhealthy choices. Start

Most importantly, let your teen know that he or she can talk with you and his or her doctor about dating and relationships. Offer your guidance throughout this important stage in your teen's life.

Most importantly, let your teen know that he or she can talk with you and his or her doctor about dating and relationships. Offer your guidance throughout this important stage in your teen's life.

Information and guidance on normal fatigue during an acute illness.

Injuries to toes.