Conditions
Short stature, early and late puberty, type 1 diabetes, thyroid conditions and childhood obesity, each explained in plain words.
Short stature and growth problems
Many short children are healthy: they take after their parents or simply grow later. What matters is the path on the growth chart: when checks are needed, what bone age shows, and who growth hormone helps.
Read moreEarly and late puberty
Signs of puberty before age 8 in girls or 9 in boys, or no signs in the teenage years. What is normal and what needs checking.
Read moreType 1 diabetes in children
Thirst, passing a lot of urine and weight loss are the main signs. What diabetes is, why insulin is needed and how a family lives with it.
Read moreThyroid conditions in children
From newborn screening and congenital hypothyroidism to underactive and overactive thyroid in childhood, and the result that is only slightly high.
Read moreChildhood obesity and metabolism
Weight in children, without blame or strict diets. When sugar, fats and the liver should be checked, and where a family can start.
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Full family guide
What to bring to the first visit, how to measure height at home, getting ready for tests, diabetes at school, sick days, and when to act urgently.