Childrens Health and Parenting - Baby

A highly contagious childhood illness, chicken pox can make your child uncomfortable for about a week. Here, some ways to ease the itching.

Follow these tips to help protect your children from this degenerative bone disease.

Babies grow and develop faster in the first year of their lives than during any other time. What to expect during those initial 12 months.

Your child has a runny nose and bad cough. You want her to feel better, but is it OK to give her cold medicine?

Do your infant's cries mean she's tired, hungry, sick, or just fussy? Here's how to decipher her needs.

Babies' skin is especially sensitive to the sun's harsh rays. Here are ways you can protect your little one.

Keep these tips in mind to find the right nursery or day-care center for your child.

Your baby's brain development depends on early sensory experiences.

Plan ahead to properly transition your baby from breast milk to formula.

Foster your baby's curiosity now to improve her intelligence and creativity as she grows.

The first weeks after your baby is born can be exhausting. Find out how to take care of your baby and yourself.

Bonding before birth is important for both mom and baby. Here's why.

Babies need to practice crawling, reaching, and grabbing to improve control over their movements.

Follow these steps to help protect your baby and to give you peace of mind.

According to some researchers, a four-legged friend can add years to your life.

What's under that bow? Find out if the gifts you're giving this year are naughty or nice.