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You or your children may look healthy and still have high levels of lead in your blood. To be sure, have a blood test done by a healthcare provider. You can also have your home, soil, and water tested.

One of the best ways to help your child is by learning about ADHD.

Medicine is often part of a child's ADHD treatment plan. These medicines give a steady supply of the chemicals needed to send and receive messages within the brain.

A child with ADHD often acts up and tunes out. But you can show your child new ways to react to the world. This process takes time and practice.

Depression is a serious problem in both children and teens. But treatment can help.

Watch for these signs of substance abuse. If your child has a problem with alcohol or drugs, take action. Your doctor can help.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of disorders in which a child's brain doesn't develop normally. Autism or autistic disorder is the most severe form of ASD. Symptoms often appear before age 3 and persist throughout the child's lifetime. These symptoms can vary widely and may be mild or severe.

An injury or infection can cause your eardrum to tear (rupture). This creates a hole (perforation) that may affect your hearing.

When sodium intake is too high, it can increase thirst and cause the body to retain fluid. To avoid these side effects, people with chronic kidney disease are often told to eat less sodium. The tips on this sheet can show you how.