Childrens Health and Parenting - Toddler

Here are the essentials to consider when deciding if your little one should be vaccinated.

Mornings are hectic. This checklist has quick and easy ideas you can start incorporating into your routine to day.

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day for your family, but lunch is important too, not to mention snacks. Here are essential nutrition tips from a top expert.

While some flu treatments may help your little one feel better, others could be downright dangerous. Here’s important advice from a pediatrics expert.

While some disobedience is a normal part of a child's development, overly troubling behavior is not. Watch out for these signs.

Almond butter. Sweet potatoes. Avocados. Jicama. Keeping foods like these on hand will help your child look at healthy eating as less of a chore and more of a choice.

Recent tests of arsenic levels in some popular apple juice brands have many parents restricting their kids' consumption or even banning this staple entirely from their homes. Overreaction or justified behavior?

Sharing doesn't come easy to kids but some simple tactics can help make it bearable, and even fun, for your little one.

Here are recommendations that will keep your child's brown bag from spoiling, and possibly making her sick.

Too little iron in the body can affect many body functions, but most physical signs and symptoms don't show up until iron deficiency anemia occurs.

You've heard they do. You've heard they don't. So, what are the experts saying about the real risk?

Summer is here and the living is easy, unless you're the parent of a toddler, that is. Since little ones love exploring with their hands and their mouths, there are some extra safety hazards you should be aware of before releasing your child into the wild.

Keeping safe from toxic chemicals is no easy task these days. Here are practical steps you can take to minimize exposure.

Giving a little bit of your self can make an enormous difference in the life of a sick child. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. So, when fresh air and sunshine beckons your family outside to play, be sure to pack sunscreen along with your diapers, snacks, and other essentials. Here's all you need to know.

When a parent makes her own child ill in order to receive sympathy and attention from health-care professionals, it is one of the most harmful forms of child abuse.

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.

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.

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?

What to expect when you're expecting your little one to get out of diapers and onto the potty.

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.

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

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?

When it comes to treating your child's persistent cough, one effective treatment option might already be in your kitchen cabinet.

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.