Kids have an insatiable appetite for all things gooey, sticky and fun to eat. The problem with these foods is that they are no treat for the teeth because plaque can quickly rear its ugly head. Plaque is formed by bacteria in the mouth and, when sugar is present, the plaque becomes glue-like and bonds to the teeth.

The skin is the largest and most easily visible organ of the body, so many people notice problems with their skin, such as rashes. Because rashes are often diagnosed visually, based on their appearance and pattern, some may get misdiagnosed.

About one-third of American children and teenagers are overweight or obese, making childhood obesity the leading health concern for parents in the United States.

If your child needs to lose weight, experts recommend taking a family approach. This means encouraging everyone -- not just the overweight child -- to make better food choices and become more physically active. Fad diets are not appropriate for children or adults.

Whether using glue for a craft, woodworking project or other pursuit, it is possible to experience an allergic reaction to the chemicals contained within glue. Some industrial glues, such as epoxy resins, contain strong chemicals that can potentially be irritating to your skin and eyes.

Parenting offers very few certainties. However, one thing you can count on is that your child will at some point experience pain in the buttocks. The causes may range from diaper rash in infants to skateboarding accidents in adolescents.

Whether your child should swim with a fever depends on several factors, including your child's age, other symptoms and how high the fever is.

If your little one is fussing or complaining of ear pain, you might assume he has an ear infection. Then, after taking a closer look, you see a rash on his outer ear that's causing the pain.

Some children gag and vomit. If your child has a similar response to some foods, talk to her doctor. She may have a sensitive gag reflex, which the doctor can discuss with you. As you introduce new foods to your child, you will have to be careful about introducing combination baby foods with meat and vegetable bits.

Abscesses in the teeth are infections deep in the gums and surrounding tissue. Left untreated, infection can spread to other areas of the body. In extreme cases, this may be life-threatening. A child's untreated cavity or broken tooth may cause an abscess, which can be excruciatingly painful.

The normal urinary frequency in children varies widely. Your child’s diet, activity level, environment and age affect urinary frequency. Daily urinary frequency typically decreases with age as a child's bladder grows.

Most babies start teething between 4 and 7 months and have all 20 baby teeth by age 3, but teething patterns vary for each child, and late teething probably is nothing to worry about. What you attribute to teething might be due to early eruption of new permanent teeth.