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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.

  • Decorative Contact Lenses: What Teens and Parents Need to Know

    Decorative contact lenses are considered medical devices. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees their safety and effectiveness, just like regular contact lenses. But changing the look of your eyes with decorative contact lenses could cause a lot of damage to your eyesight. Read more from

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  • Depression in Children and Adolescents: Treatment

    Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about how depression is treated in children and adolescents.

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  • Depression in Children and Adolescents: Types and Signs

    Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about depression and what to do if your child seems depressed.

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  • Developmental Stimulation - Infants and Toddlers

    Information and guidance on developmental stimulation for infants and toddlers.

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  • Discipline and Your Child

    As a parent, one of your jobs is to teach your child how to behave. While this can take time, try not to get frustrated when your child does not behave. Instead, learn effective ways to discipline your child. The following is guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics on how to discipline your

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  • Discussing the Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder With Your Child—Autism Toolkit

    As your child gets older, she may read reports or hear the word autism in reference to her. Some children are aware of their diagnosis, but some are not aware, and the parents may worry that their children will become upset when they find out they have autism. This is a valid concern, and it is better

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  • Diving (Care of the Young Athlete)

    Competitive springboard and platform divers start training and competing at an early age. Many Olympic and world champions are 18 years of age and younger.

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  • Divorce and Children

    Whether married, living together, or living apart, most parents hope to remain together when they have a child. Despite those intentions, parental separation and divorce affect nearly half of American families. For many children, separation and divorce can be as difficult as the death of a parent. Children

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