Children's Health and Parenting - Original Articles
Expert advice on insect repellants, sun protection, and water.
Contaminated water can turn staying hydrated into a serious health risk.
A guide for parents, coaches, and kids.
A study shows that kids consume more candy when they play food-themed video games.
It may seem like a healthier alternative to cigarettes, but experts remain unconvinced.
You ve probably heard about the recent enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) outbreak. Should you be concerned?
Parents should be aware of this unusual but serious condition.
What parents need to know.
From too much tech time to too little sleep, here s a look at some habits that are having an adverse affect on your child s health and how to nix these tendencies.
Concussions in children and teens are not uncommon, especially among student athletes. Learn how to recognize signs of a concussion, and what to do in case one occurs.
A new study suggests being overweight in early childhood is linked to obesity later in life. Learn more about the findings and how you can keep your kids at a healthy weight.
The average adult gets between two and four colds each year, and upper respiratory infections can take 10 days to get over. Here s four tips to ward off illness.
While many of us give our pups a treat from the table every now and then, these foods should always be off limits.
Ten tried-and-true home remedies for those days when cold and flu symptoms have you feeling miserable.
Why victims of child abuse can find themselves struggling with mental health issues decades later.
The whistling sound someone with asthma makes? It's an indication their airways are restricted. Learn what causes breathing difficulty, how to treat it, and how to prevent flare-ups.
Although they may feel healthy in the present, obese individuals are not exempt from the long-term consequences of carrying extra pounds.
Don't let your child feel like a food allergy is holding them back. Learn how to be the advocate they need with these key strategies.
Scientists have discovered why a protein causes allergic reactions to cat dander. Their research promises to pave a path to prevention for many cat allergy sufferers.
Snowy terrain brings wintertime fun for "kids" of all ages. Preschoolers as well as retirees can partake in skiing, snowboarding, and sledding, which are very safe activities when done correctly. Avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency room by taking these precautions.
Each year hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized from flu-related complications. Why take that chance? Get immunized to protect yourself from this life-threatening illness.
Make sure your cold is just about coughing and sneezing, not wheezing.
Reading, writing, and arithmetic are core subjects in schools. But in some districts, students' weights are being studied as well. Learn more about this heated topic.
Colds happen. But passing them along to someone else doesn't have to.
Veg out with these easy ideas to get more greens (and oranges and yellows) into your family's diet.
What are the symptoms? How is it treated? Read on for the facts about this contagious eye infection.
No Rx needed! Here are great remedies that bring relief fast.
More and more families are choosing to homeschool their kids. Here's what you need to know about this type of education and how to get started, if interested.
Follow this handy guide so you're fully prepared when minor injuries and illnesses strike.
If you're considering having a baby, you'll want to ask your doctor about folic acid and its potential role in preventing autism.