Understanding Puberty (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBFor a male, the physical changes of puberty usually start with the testicles getting bigger. Dark, coarse, curly hair will sprout just above the penis and on the scrotum. The penis and testes will get larger, and erections happen more often. Ejaculation — the release of sperm-containing semen —also happens.
Teens (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBA person who has or “carries” a genetic difference in one copy of a gene but doesn’t have the disease is called a “carrier.”. Food portions: How much should I eat? There's a lot you can do to keep portions under control. This site offers support and advice on health, emotions, and life — created for people 13–18 and approved by ...
Parents (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBMost breaks heal well. Within a few months, kids usually are back to all the activities they enjoyed before the broken bone. The KidsHealth parents site offers advice on children's health, behavior, and growth —from before birth through the teen years.
How the Body Works (Topic Center) (for Kids) - KidsHealth
WEBHeart & Circulatory System. The heart is one strong muscle. Take a look at how it pumps blood around your body. How the Digestive System Works from KidsHealth Videos on Vimeo.
Puberty Basics (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBFor most females, the first physical change of puberty is breast development. It starts with small, firm, tender lumps (called buds) under one or both nipples. The breasts will get larger over the next year or two. Dark, coarse, curly hair will appear on the labia (the folds of skin surrounding the vagina).
Fever Symptoms & Treatment (for Parents) (for Parents) - KidsHealth
WEBblue lips, tongue, or nails. in an infant, the soft spot on the head seems to be bulging out or sunken in. stiff neck. severe headache. limpness or refusal to move. trouble breathing that doesn't get better when the nose is cleared. leaning forward and drooling. seizure.
Is My Penis Normal? (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBThe penis grows the most during puberty. Some boys start puberty around 9 and others don't start until they are 15. Usually by the end of puberty, a guy's penis has reached its expected size. Puberty usually ends about 4 years after it starts, so this is usually around age 13–19. In addition to size, guys also wonder about how their penis looks.
Croup (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBKids often make a high-pitched or squeaking noise while breathing in — this is called stridor. They also might breathe very fast or have retractions (when the skin between the ribs pulls in during breathing). In the most serious cases, a child may appear pale or have a bluish color around the mouth due to a lack of oxygen. Symptoms of croup ...
Pica (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBPica is often seen in kids living in poverty, or in those who've been abused or neglected. Most cases of pica happen in young children and pregnant women. It's normal for kids up to 2 years old to put things in their mouth. So the behavior isn't usually considered a disorder unless a child is older than 2. Pica usually improves as kids get older.
All About Puberty (for Kids) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBPuberty (say: PYOO-ber-tee) is the name for the time when your body begins to develop and change as you move from kid to adult. We're talking about stuff like girls developing breasts and boys starting to look more like men. It helps to know about the changes that puberty causes before they happen. That way, you know what to expect.