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.
Parents (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBThere are ways to help yourself through stressful moments. If you feel depressed or alone, talking to a parent is a good place to start. Nemours KidsHealth partnered with the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health to bring parents practical ideas for feeding their families.
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).
Adenovirus (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBAdenoviruses are a group of viruses that can cause infections. Adenovirus (add-eh-noe-VY-rus) infections can happen in kids of any age, but are more common in babies and young children. Most kids have had at least one adenovirus infection before age 10. There are many different types of adenoviruses, so people can get infected more than once.
Roseola (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBRoseola is contagious. The infection spreads when a child with roseola talks, sneezes, or coughs, sending tiny droplets into the air that others can breathe in. The droplets also can land on surfaces; if other children touch those surfaces and then their nose or mouth, they can become infected. Roseola is most contagious during the fever phase.
How the Body Works (Topic Center) (for Kids) - KidsHealth
WEBThe four major types of germs are bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. What’s a booger? When mucus (or snot) in your nose, dirt, and other debris get dry and clump together, it’s called a booger. What’s pee? The body makes pee as a way to get rid of waste and extra water that it doesn't need. The human body is an amazing machine.
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.
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.
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.