Growth and Development Home
The Growing Child
The Growing Child: Newborn
The Growing Child: 1 to 3 Months
The Growing Child: 4 to 6 Months
The Growing Child: 7 to 9 Months
The Growing Child: 10 to 12 Months
The Growing Child: 1-Year-Olds
The Growing Child: 2-Year-Olds
The Growing Child: 3-Year-Olds
The Growing Child: Preschool (4 to 5 Years)
The Growing Child: School-Age (6 to 12 Years)
The Growing Child: Adolescent (13 to 18 Years)
Health Maintenance
Play
Stages of Play
Infant Play
Toddler Play
Preschool Play
Dental Health
Anatomy and Development of the Mouth and Teeth
Prevention of Oral Problems
Dental Health Overview
Brushing and Toothpaste
Flossing
Fluoride
Mouthguards
Common Dental Problems and Concerns
Thumb Sucking
Tooth Decay (Caries or Cavities)
Teething
Dental Procedures
Orthodontics / Braces
Fillings
Sealants
Sleep
Healthy Sleep Habits
Infant Sleep
Nightmares and Night Terrors
Television and Children
Healthy Lifestyles
Exercise
Healthy Diets Overview
Discipline
General Principles of Discipline
Time-Out
Temper Tantrums
Lying and Stealing
Immunizations
Overview of Immunizations
Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP)
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
Polio (IPV)
Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib)
Hepatitis B (HBV)
Varicella (Chickenpox)
Pneumococcus
Nutrition
Infant Nutrition
Feeding Guide for the First Year
Failure to Thrive
Toddler Nutrition
Preschooler Nutrition
School-Aged Child Nutrition
Adolescent Nutrition
Hearing, Speech, and Language
Age-Appropriate Hearing Milestones
Signs of Problems in Speech, Language, and Hearing Development
Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss in Babies
Types of Hearing Tests for Infants and Children
Language Disorders in Children
Fluency Disorders
Voice Disorders
Speech Sound Disorders in Children
Vision
Types of Visual Screening Tests for Infants and Children
Problems With Vision
Health Promotion and Common Problems
Infant
Crying
Diapers / Diaper Rash
Fever in a Newborn
Measuring a Baby's Temperature
Gastrointestinal Problems
Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cradle Cap)
Toddler
Constipation
Diarrhea
Separation Anxiety
Toilet-Training
Preschool (4 to 5 Years)
Biting
Encopresis (Holding Bowel Movements)
Stuttering
School-Age (6 to 12 Years)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autistic Disorder
Learning Disorders
School Refusal
Urinary Incontinence (Enuresis)
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Adolescent (13 to 18 Years)
Female Growth and Development
Puberty: Adolescent Female
Breast Health
Anatomy of the Breasts
Normal Breast Development
Breast Conditions
Breast Self-Examination
Gynecological Health
Menstrual Cycle: An Overview
Menstrual Disorders
Amenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Gynecological Infections
Recognizing Urologic or Gynecologic Problems
Pap Test
Vaginitis
Vulvitis
Male Growth and Development
Puberty: Adolescent Male
Overview of the Male Anatomy
Physical Examination: Adolescent Male
Care of the Uncircumcised Penis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Safer Sex Guidelines
Acne in Children
Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Mood Disorders
Overview of Mood Disorders
Dysthymia