ADHD — attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder — is everywhere. Statistically, every classroom is likely to have a child with ADHD. So whether your kid has ADHD or not, it’s probably part of your kid’s life. So how do you tell the difference between everyday distraction and ADHD?

On this episode of Mayo Clinic Kids, we talk with pediatric psychiatrist Dr. Eric Pease about attention and what an ADHD diagnosis might mean for your kid.

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Teeth are so easy to take for granted. And they're the only part of your body that doesn’t fix itself! That's why dental care is so important — we only get two sets, and it’s our job to make sure they last a lifetime. And that work starts when you’re a kid. So how do we teach kids good dental habits from the start? What if they hate brushing?

On this episode of Mayo Clinic Kids, we talk with Dr. Elise Sarvas about baby teeth, cavities, fluoride — and sharks.

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Mental health is not “all in your head.” It's intertwined with physical health. And in 2021, nearly 1 in 3 students experienced poor mental health. So in this big, complicated world where everything’s stressful all the time, how can we be supportive adults? And what other kinds of help are out there?

On this episode of Kids Health Matters, we talk with John MacPhee and Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth from The Jed Foundation about how to get your teen the help they need, when they need it.

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