The corner of the toenail grows into the skin around it. Almost always involves the big toe (great toe)

Readiness training means preparing your child for later potty training. It increases his or her chances of success.

Teaching your child how to use the toilet takes time and patience. Each child learns to use the toilet in his or her own time. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help guide you and your child through the process.

Your goal is to toilet train your child. Your child will be toilet trained when without reminders he can: Walk to the potty. Pull down his pants.

A child who refuses to be toilet trained and passes stools into his underwear. The medical term is encopresis.

A child who refuses to be toilet trained. He passes stools into his underwear or pull-up. The medical term for this is encopresis.

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have slowed development, may be stuck on their own routines, or may be nervous about learning a new skill. They may not understand how to copy the steps using the toilet, or they may not understand the words parents are using. Many children with ASD

Map-like red patches on the tongue. Cause not known

Information and guidance on what to do when the color of the tongue's surface has changed.

A bacterial infection of the tonsils caused by Strep. Also called Strep tonsillitis

A viral infection of the tonsils. Also called viral tonsillitis

Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about the tonsils and adenoid, tonsillitis, signs of an enlarged adenoid and tonsils, when surgery is recommended, and what if surgery is recommended.

Information and guidance on preventing tooth decay in children.

Injury to a tooth