Eating disorders can be tricky because they affect both physical and mental health. On top of that, the symptoms aren't always obvious. But diagnosing and treating them is really, really important. Getting a kid treatment is not only essential to their well-being, but sometimes even their survival.

On this episode of Mayo Clinic Kids, we talk with Dr. Jocelyn Lebow, a clinical psychologist and expert in childhood eating disorders, about diagnosing eating disorders and how to help kids heal their relationships with food, their bodies, and the people around them.

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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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