Kids who get along with their teachers not only learn more, but they're more comfortable asking questions and getting extra help.

Physical therapy uses exercises and other special treatments to help people move their bodies. Find out more in this article for kids.

You might visit a speech therapist if you're having trouble speaking or understanding others. Find out more in this article for kids.

What's it like to go to a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other mental health therapist? Find out in this article for kids.

Occupational therapy helps children overcome obstacles to be as independent as possible. Learn more about OT.

When a kid has trouble hearing, an audiologist can help. That's a person specially trained to understand how hearing works and to help kids who don't hear normally.

What happens when you go to the dentist? Find out in this article for kids.

When you go to the doctor for a checkup, it's because your parents and your doctor want to see that you're growing just the way you should. Read all about what happens at the doctor's office.

School counselors know how to listen and can help kids with life's challenges.

A pediatrician is a doctor who takes care of babies, kids, and teens.

Orthopedic surgeons treat injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, which includes your muscles, bones, and joints.

It may seem scary to go to a hospital, but doctors and nurses are there to help people who are sick or hurt feel better. Read our article for kids to find out what happens inside a hospital.

Surgeries and operations happen in the operating room, sometimes called the OR. Find out more in this article for kids.

You've probably had most of your shots. But even bigger kids may need a shot once in a while. Find out more about them in this article for kids.

Being mindful means having your mind on what you are doing. It's the opposite of rushing or doing too many things at once. When you feel calm, take your time, and have your mind on what you’re doing, it’s easier to get things done and do your best.

Braces are a fact of life for many kids. Find out how they work and how to take care of them.

Some injuries will heal best if a cast is used. Find out how they work and how to take care of them in this article for kids.

A blood test might sound scary, but it usually takes less than a minute. Watch what happens in this video for kids.

A CAT scan or CT scan is a painless procedure that takes detailed pictures of the inside of your body. Watch how an abdominal CAT scan is done in this video for kids.

A spirometry test is as easy as blowing out birthday candles. Watch how the test is done in this video for kids.

The test for strep throat doesn't hurt, but it might make you gag a little. Watch how it's done in this video for kids.

If your doctor wants a urine sample, he or she means pee. It's easy to give a sample. Watch how this test is done in this video for kids.

Getting an EKG doesn't hurt and it gives doctors important info about how your heart is beating. Watch what happens in this video for kids.

Getting an IV means getting medicine through a vein. Watch how it's done in this video for kids.

An upper GI is a test that shows doctors how food is moving through your digestive system. Watch how the test is done in this video for kids.

You'll get an X-ray if your doctor thinks you might have a broken bone. Find out how X-rays are done in this video for kids.

Sometimes the different parts of the eye don't work together the way they should. When this happens, people wear glasses or contact lenses. Find out more in this article for kids.

Sometimes tonsils need to be removed, but how is it done? Find out in this article for kids.

Sometimes you need a medical test to give your doctor more information about your health. Find out how 10 common tests are done in these videos for kids.

Being mindful helps people do better in just about every part of life. These exercises are for kids who want to practice and build good mindfulness skills.

Many kids need stitches at one time or another to help a cut heal properly. Learn all about stitches and what they do.

Retainers are really common. In fact, most kids have to wear a retainer for at least a little while after getting their braces taken off. Find out more.

You've taken medicine before. But what is it?

Wheelchairs are a way for some people to be independent, despite illnesses or injuries. Find out more in this article for kids.