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Marcela Ayala

A school nurse serving three public elementary and middle schools, Marcela Ayala, RN, oversees student care ranging from acute illnesses to annual growth screenings. She worked in inpatient pediatric hospital units after receiving her BSN. Ayala now supports younger students through common childhood sicknesses, puberty, and physical development.

Predicting Adult Height Based on Puberty Stage Kids
Is It Normal for a 5-Year-Old to Have Discharge?Kids
Why Does My Child’s Hair Smell Even After Washing?Skin & Hair
How Long Can a Kid Go Without Eating?Kids
Is Sleeping a Lot a Sign of a Growth Spurt?Kids
Where to Check a Child’s Pulse and What Is Normal Kids
Why Have I Stopped Growing at 14 as a Boy?Hormones
Can Puberty Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes?Immunity
Is St. John’s Wort Safe for Children?Supplements
How to Give NAC to a Child: A Parent’s Overview Kids
Is It Normal for a 9-Year-Old to Have a Lump in Her Breast?Kids
My Child Tested Positive for COVID: How Long Do I Quarantine?Kids
Why Would a 7-Year-Old Poop His Pants? Causes & Help Kids
How to Stop a Child From Picking Skin on Fingers Kids
What Is a Normal Blood Pressure for Kids by Age?Kids
Vitamin D for Teenagers: What Is the Correct Dosage?Kids
Why Is My Child Gaining Weight So Fast?Kids
Why Is My 10-Year-Old Son So Emotional: Causes & Tips Kids
Why Do My 8-Year-Old’s Armpits Smell?Kids
My 3 Year Old Is Coughing Non Stop: What Should I Do?Kids
My Obese 5-Year-Old: What Parents Need to Know Kids
How to Get Rid of Phlegm in Kids at Home Kids
Can a Child Have SIBO? Signs, Causes, and Treatment Kids
Can Kids Have Abs? The Truth About Core Strength Kids
Why Does My Child Feel Nauseous All the Time?Kids
Is It Normal for a 10-Year-Old to Have Pubic Hair?Kids
Is It Normal for a 9 Year Old to Have Pubic Hair?Kids
Is Lower Back Pain a Sign of Growing?Bones & Muscles
Is It Normal for a 6-Year-Old to Touch Herself?Kids
4-Year-Old Pooping His Pants: Causes and Fixes Kids