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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
Is It Normal for a 5-Year-Old to Have Discharge?
How Long Can a Kid Go Without Eating?
Is Sleeping a Lot a Sign of a Growth Spurt?
Where to Check a Child’s Pulse and What Is Normal
How to Give NAC to a Child: A Parent’s Overview
Is It Normal for a 9-Year-Old to Have a Lump in Her Breast?
My Child Tested Positive for COVID: How Long Do I Quarantine?
Why Would a 7-Year-Old Poop His Pants? Causes & Help
How to Stop a Child From Picking Skin on Fingers
What Is a Normal Blood Pressure for Kids by Age?
Vitamin D for Teenagers: What Is the Correct Dosage?
Why Is My Child Gaining Weight So Fast?
Why Is My 10-Year-Old Son So Emotional: Causes & Tips
Why Do My 8-Year-Old’s Armpits Smell?
My 3 Year Old Is Coughing Non Stop: What Should I Do?
My Obese 5-Year-Old: What Parents Need to Know
How to Get Rid of Phlegm in Kids at Home
Can a Child Have SIBO? Signs, Causes, and Treatment
Can Kids Have Abs? The Truth About Core Strength
Why Does My Child Feel Nauseous All the Time?
Is It Normal for a 10-Year-Old to Have Pubic Hair?
Is It Normal for a 9 Year Old to Have Pubic Hair?
Is It Normal for a 6-Year-Old to Touch Herself?
4-Year-Old Pooping His Pants: Causes and Fixes
Why Does My Child Have a Lot of Mucus?
My 7 Year Old Won’t Eat and Is Losing Weight. What Should I Do?
How to Treat a Yeast Infection in a Toddler
What Can a 10 Year Old Take for Menstrual Cramps?
Why Does My 9-Year-Old’s Breast Hurt?