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Children's Health

As a parent, you want to keep your children healthy, happy and safe. Follow this expert advice from pediatricians on everything from teething and toddler tantrums to online safety and sports injury prevention.

Be Active Together

Learn ways you and your kids can have fun with sports and exercise while building healthy habits.

Take a Bite Out of Teething

Master the signs and symptoms of teething, how to soothe the pain and how to keep new baby teeth healthy.

Growing Pains Are Real

About 10 to 20 percent of kids get harmless aches related to growing. Here’s how to relieve the pain.

Six Tips to Keep Kids Safe Online

With children using tech earlier than ever before, you need to be proactive about security. Learn how here.

Head Injuries in Kids

Learn the difference between a mild bump on the head and something more serious that requires seeing a doctor.

    Children's Health Topics

    • Checkups and Immunizations
    • Common Health Concerns
    • Exercise and Sports
    • Grade Schoolers
    • Nutrition
    • Prevention and Safety
    • Toddlers

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    Ask an Expert

    Alexander M. Reyzelman

    Alexander M. Reyzelman, DPM

    California Pacific Medical Center

    My 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with flat feet by our regular doctor. She sometimes complains of pain in her legs. Our doctor said that she will probably outgrow it. If not, what are her treatment options? Is there anything I can do for her now?

    The only treatment option for flat feet for a 7-year-old is to consider foot orthotics. Orthotics are a type of a shoe insert that is made from taking an impression cast of the foot. The idea behind using ortho... continue reading  about  My 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with flat feet by our regular doctor. She sometimes complains of pain in her legs. Our doctor said that she will probably outgrow it. If not, what are her treatment options? Is there anything I can do for her now?

    Toni J. Brayer

    Toni J. Brayer, M.D.

    California Pacific Medical Center

    Does a girl have to reach a certain weight before her periods begin?

    Menarche (the start of a girl's menstrual period) is not dependent upon weight alone but the amount of body fat, height and weight all play a role in determining the start of puberty. A woman's genes and the ag... continue reading  about  Does a girl have to reach a certain weight before her periods begin?

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