When you see your kid scratching their head, your gut instinct might be to grab head lice shampoo. But itching can mean tons of things, ranging from the superficial to the serious. So how do you solve the mystery of your kid’s itchy scalp? And the time-honored question: how do you stop scratching when it feels sooooo good?

On this episode of Mayo Clinic Kids, we talk with pediatric dermatologist Dr. Molly Youssef about why your kid might be scratching their head and how to find relief.

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You might not be used to hearing "babies" and "syphilis" in the same sentence. But if you're trying to conceive, expecting, or have a young child, it should be on your radar. Because if a parent has syphilis, they can pass it along to their kid. And the number of cases in kids is on the rise. So why are we still struggling with a curable disease? And how do you know if you or your child is at risk?

On this episode of Mayo Clinic Kids, we talk with OBGYN Dr. Yvonne Butler Tobah about congential syphilis, testing and all those questions you don't want in your Google search history.

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Parents are acutely aware of the importance of a good night’s rest. Kids, on the other hand, sometimes need a little (or a lot of) convincing. So how do you know if your kid is sleeping well? And should you be worried about using screens before bedtime?

On this episode of Mayo Clinic Kids, we talk with Dr. Julie Baughn to learn how to help our kids catch some quality zzz’s.

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