Learning & Health

• ADHD in Kids & Teens

  ADHD is a common medical condition that can affect kids and teens at school, at home, and in friendships. Learn more.

• Auditory Processing Disorder

  Kids with APD can’t understand what they hear in the same way other kids do. That’s because their ears and brain don’t fully coordinate. But early diagnosis and a variety of strategies can help them.

• Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder in Teens

  Delayed sleep-wake phase affects a teen’s internal clock. This means they go to sleep later and wake up later than they should, which can lead to trouble functioning during the day and at school.

• Going to School With Food Allergies

  With preparation and education, a child with a food allergy can stay safe at school.

• My Child Is Struggling in School. How Can I Help?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• School and Asthma

  Asthma flare-ups are the main reason kids with asthma miss school. But well-managed asthma is far less likely to result in a sick day.

• Sleep and Your Preschooler

  Preschoolers sleep about 10 to 13 hours during each 24-hour period, and it’s important to help them develop good habits for getting to sleep.

• Sleep and Your Teen

  Teens need about 8–10 hours of sleep a night, but many don’t get it. Keeping these tips in mind can help your teen get a good night’s sleep.

• Sports Physicals

  Just as professional sports stars need medical care to keep them playing their best, so do student athletes. That’s why it’s important to make sure that kids and teens get a sports physical.