Getting a cut from time to time is part of being a kid. Luckily, most cuts are small and can be cared for at home. But some cuts might need medical care. If you have any doubt about whether stitches ...

Why Is Water Safety Important? Water safety isn't just about keeping kids safe in the pool. Bathroom water safety is also important. Things you might not think about — like catchment ponds, drainage ...

How Does Air Enter the Respiratory System? Air enters the respiratory system through the nose or the mouth. If it goes in the nostrils (also called nares), the air is warmed and humidified. Tiny hairs ...

How Does the Brain Work? And How Does the Nervous System Work? How do you remember the way to your friend's house? Why do your eyes blink without you ever thinking about it? Where do dreams come from?

Girls have lots of questions about the body changes of puberty. When will my breasts grow? What's the "normal" age to get your first period? Watch this video and find out!

What Is an Umbilical Hernia? An umbilical hernia happens when part of a child's intestines bulges through the abdominal wall inside the belly button. It shows up as a bump under the belly button. The ...

Giving kids medicine safely can be tricky. And many parents feel the pressure when their child needs a medicine, knowing that giving too much or too little could cause serious side effects. Here are ...

Newborns and infants can't lift their heads well. So they can get stuck in a position that blocks their breathing, called smothering or suffocation. Young children have better head control, but still ...

What Is the Respiratory System? When we breathe, the respiratory system takes in oxygen and sends out carbon dioxide. The cells in our bodies need fresh oxygen to stay alive. As cells do their jobs, ...

What Does the Brain Do? The brain controls what you think and feel, how you learn and remember, and the way you move and talk. But it also controls things you're less aware of — like the beating of ...

It’s normal for people to masturbate (touch or rub their own genitals because they like the way it feels). Some people do it to relieve stress or tension. It’s nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed ...

You'll see your baby's doctor often during your little one's first year. Here's what to expect right after your baby arrives. Your baby will get a first bath, and the umbilical cord stump will be ...