Childrens Health and Parenting - Child

The importance of sleep can't be over stated. But in our 24/7 society, many children have trouble drifting off. Melatonin works as a sleep-aid for many adults, so is it a good option for kids, too?

The importance of a nutritious breakfast can't be overstated and that means you might need to get creative.

Experts warn that our national eating habits come at a price. Here, a guide to healthy eating on the go.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated its recommendations for car seats. Here's why and what you need to know to keep your little ones safe in the car.

Twenty-five percent of people with diabetes don't even know they have it and that means they're not getting the treatment they need or taking the important steps necessary to keep the disease in check.

The evidence is overwhelming that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables helps prevent cancer. Cruciferous vegetables, in particular, deliver compounds that help prevent the transformation of normal cells into cancer.

Sample these dozen healthy ideas that will help your family lead a healthier life for the long haul.

When it comes to kids and secondhand smoke, is there a safe level? And what does secondhand smoke affect?

Getting the support and help you need from school can be an overwhelming experience. Here's where to start.

Recall the days of your childhood. Does it involve you drinking a half pint of milk each day at school? If so, it can have a tremendous impact on whether or not you're at risk for colon cancer.

It's never fun when your child has to stay home sick, but here are some interesting findings about when it might be better to build up immunity. And a cheat sheet for when they need to be home.

All-you-can-eat buffets. Unlimited soda refills. Burgers the size of ball fields. When it comes to food, America serves it up. It's no wonder one-third of our children and two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. Here's what you need to know to help your family eat better.

Germs thrive in saliva, mucous, stomach acids, and other body fluids. Regardless of how good you are about personal hygiene when you're sick, chances are you're going to spew a few germs.

Here are 10-plus-one ways to keep your family moving when it's too cold to play outside.

It's nothing to sneeze at. Millions of kids suffer from allergies and asthma. Here are some of the reasons why.

When food replaces personal relationships or when overeating is a response to stress or depression, a potentially life-threatening situation can occur.

ER visits for concussions are on the rise but that's not all, research shows concussion risks, and symptoms, differ for girls and boys.

Adopt these 10 simple healthy habits now and give your family's wellness a boost.

When it comes to mercury exposure from fish, what do you need to know to make the healthiest choices?

Learning what's behind school anxiety is the first step toward correcting the problem.

The main problem may be that parents don't recognize the symptoms of stress in their kids.

Here are tips to help your child identify stress and strategies to cope with it. Try adopting them yourself--they work for adults.

They're not much bigger than your iPod and they can make managing your diabetes much easier than it used to be. So learning all about blood glucose meters and insulin pumps is crucial to good diabetes management.

The disease kills about one in every 10 patients but the results of a new study could change the way they are treated and improve survival rates.

Does he like to arrange toys by size or color or count the same object over and over again? Some children like order and find routines comforting. But when these behaviors start interfering with daily life, there may be reason to worry.

Eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables can feel a bit daunting, especially for busy families on the go. The good news is that it's a lot easier than you might imagine.

While seven out of 10 children are improperly restrained, using child safety seats the right way could reduce fatal injury by 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for toddlers ages 1 through 4.

Parenting certainly has challenges. So when a parent has a mental illness such as bipolar disorder, it adds another whole dimension to the family dynamics.

Growing evidence supports the theory that it is possible to be overweight and healthy, provided the individual is also fit.

This hygienic practice gently flushes the nasal cavity in order to remove excess mucus and debris from the sinuses.