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Wheat Allergy Diet for Children

Detailed information on wheat allergy, a type of food allergy, including how to read a label for a wheat-free diet.

When a Baby Has Difficulty After Birth

Some babies may have difficulty at birth. These include babies who are born prematurely, have a difficult delivery, or have birth defects. Here's what you need to know.

When to Call Your Child's Healthcare Provider

Detailed information on when to call your baby's physician

When to Get Emergency Care for Your Child

In general, take your child to an emergency room after an injury any time you think the problem may need urgent care.

When to Seek Genetic Counseling

Genetic counseling gives you information about health concerns that run in your family.

When Your Baby Needs a Test, Procedure, or Surgery

Talk with your baby's healthcare provider about being present as much as possible for the test or procedure. Child development experts say it's best to keep to a minimum the amount of time your child is separated from you at this age.

When Your Child Has Cancer: Questions to Ask the Doctor

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, parents are entitled to a clear explanation about anything related to the condition. Here are some important questions you may consider asking your child's doctor.

When Your School-Age Child Needs a Test, Procedure, or Surgery

By age 7 or 8, school-age children are starting to develop coping skills as they think more logically and begin to understand cause and effect - if this happens, then that may happen. This way of thinking helps them find ways to cope with scary or stressful experiences.

When Your Teen Needs a Test, Procedure, or Surgery

During the teen years, abstract thinking begins and teens can fully understand how parts of the body function, the medical problem they have, and the reason for the test, procedure, or surgery.

When Your Toddler or Preschooler Needs a Test, Procedure, or Surgery

Helpful tips on how to prepare your toddler or preschooler child for a surgery, test, or procedure.

Whooping Cough (Pertussis) in Children

Whooping cough (pertussis) is a contagious illness. It causes intense fits (paroxysms) of coughing. It mainly affects babies and young children.

Why Children Bite

A young child may bite out of frustration or when under stress. Biting may also be an attempt to gain power, or just a way of exploring the world. Read on to learn how to respond if your child bites, no matter what the cause.