Little Kids With Insulin Dependent Diabetes (L’KIDDS) is a parent-led support group for parents of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and elementary school–age kids with diabetes. Join us (PDF) as we ...

Injuries to the lips and mouth Includes inner cheeks and the roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate) Front of the mouth includes the tongue. Also, includes the flap under the upper lip (frenulum).

Cracked skin or dry, rough skin Cracked skin on hands, feet and lips Dry, rough skin of entire body surface Cracks heal faster if protected from air exposure and drying. Keep the cracks constantly ...

Any cut that is split open or gaping needs sutures. Cuts longer than ½ inch (12 mm) usually need sutures. On the face, cuts longer than ¼ inch (6 mm) usually need to be seen. They usually need closure ...

In 2024, U.S. News & World Report again named Seattle Children’s among the top 10 best children’s hospitals in the U.S. and the best in the Pacific Northwest. U.S. News & World Report has recognized ...

Parents often wonder what a good age is to have ear piercing done. It is best to wait until a child can play an active role. Most often, this is past age 8. Children under 4 years may touch the ...

What is gender-affirming surgery? Surgery that supports a person’s gender identity is called gender-affirming surgery. This term covers a wide range of procedures for people of all genders. Often, it ...

Average body temperature is around 98.6° F (37.0° C) A fever is an elevated body temperature with these readings: Rectal, Forehead or Ear temperature: 100.4° F (38.0° C) or higher Under the arm ...

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Heather Jaspan, MD, PhD is an investigator in the Center for Global Infectious Disease Research and an assistant professor of pediatric infectious diseases at the University of Washington. At this ...

Mental health includes how well a child or teen thinks, copes with feelings and behaves. Learn ways to support your child or teen’s mental wellness. (Spanish (PDF)) Learn about mental health check-ins ...