You may decide how to get your face painted at a party, but your parents usually get to decide when you’re old enough to wear makeup. Most kids aren’t interested in wearing things like lipstick, ...

Kids who are starting to go through puberty may notice new hair on their legs or in their armpits, especially if it's thick or dark in color. Some may want to shave it and others may not be bothered ...

You can start using those things right now, as long as your parents say it’s OK. Is It OK to Use Products for Older People? Some kids also want to try fancy skin care products they don’t need, ...

It depends on the game! Video games have ratings the same way movies do. That means some are made for young kids, some are for teens older than 13, and others may not be right for people younger than ...

Your parents will decide when you can go to sleepaway camp. Some kids are ready for sleepaway camp around age 7 or 8, but others may not be ready until much later. It all depends on what you and you ...

Many teens use some form of social media and have a profile on a social networking site. There are some good things about social media, but many risks can make it unsafe for kids. That’s why most ...

It’s normal for people to masturbate (touch or rub their own genitals because they like the way it feels). Some people do it to relieve stress or tension. It’s nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed ...

Herd immunity is the idea that when many people are immune to (protected from) a contagious infection, it's harder for that infection to spread in a community. Antibody shots against specific germs ...

What Is a Breath-Holding Spell? A breath holding spell is when a child holds their breath, usually after being angry, frustrated, startled, or in pain. Sometimes the breath holding leads to the child ...

Flat feet are feet that do not have an arch. The middle of the foot touches the ground. Feet with no arches is the main sign of flat feet. Sometimes, flat feet can cause foot, ankle, or knee pain.

We see and hear about hearts everywhere. A long time ago, people even thought that their emotions came from their hearts, maybe because the heart beats faster when a person is scared or excited. Now ...

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