Children's Health and Parenting - Original Articles

It can be hard to determine if your child is attempting to delay lights out during bed time or if she is in serious pain. Read on to see when you should worry about your child's aches and pain.

For years, sleep researchers have tried to figure out exactly why we dream and what our dreams really mean. Theories abound, but none are proven. Dreams are recognized as a form of thinking, however, and at one time or another, most of us have had to deal with some pretty disturbing thoughts.

Sleep disorders are also commonly reported in adults with ADHD. Brain researchers are working hard to find out why.

Here, how each form of education performs when trying to fight teen pregnancy and STDs.

It can be difficult to deal with a child with ADHD. And although stimulants cannot cure ADHD, they can certainly help control behavior. But are these stimulants actually harming your child?

Sudden infant death syndrome. It s every parent s worst nightmare. A seemingly healthy baby dies suddenly without explanation--leaving the family stricken with grief and confusion. See how you can prevent this tragedy.

Bittersweet about your kids going back to school after a long summer? Helping them stay healthy and safe for school will ease the transition.

Babies fall, toddlers trip over whatever is in their way, preschoolers climb where they shouldn't, and older kids fall off bikes. Despite attempts to keep them safe, accidents still happen. Thankfully, most head injuries are minor. Here is how you can assess the injury and keep your little one sound.

Recent findings by the US Environmental Protection Agency found that air inside the home may be more polluted than outdoor air, because of toxins contained in common cleaning solutions.

Does your child panic when he gets a splinter? The good news is that you don't have to have a surgeon's steady hands to remove one. You just need to know what techniques will be the most successful for the situation at hand (or foot).

While the danger of swallowing small objects certainly exists for young kids, food, from hot dogs and candies to certain fruits and raw vegetables, is one of the biggest choking risks for kids.

New Harvard Study shows a potential link between pesticide exposure in children and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) but more research is still needed.

Think that only new moms can get depression after childbirth? New research says it's not that simple.

Learn when to be alarmed about your child's misbehavior and if it can be linked to a mental health illness.

How new moms can rev up an appetite for romance.

Though they look disturbing and make your child uncomfortable, childhood rashes are very common and can be caused by a number of factors. The good news is that many of them are easy to treat and won t put your child in any danger.

Fruits and vegetables are some of the healthiest foods you can eat unless they're contaminated with dirt, pesticides, or harmful bacteria. So before you take your first bite, make sure you follow these six steps.

When your child sings along with her favorite song, she s probably enjoying herself a great deal as she exercises her vocal chords. But did you know that engaging in music can also help make her smarter, calmer, and happier, too?

You may think of diabetes as a disease that mainly affects adults. But did you know that a growing number of children are also being diagnosed with this condition?

You know the saying, "Milk does the body good." But do you know how this fact can best translate into your own child's meals and snacks?

Mononucleosis, also known as the kissing disease, can be easily confused with other common childhood illnesses.

Most of the time, a bloody nose is just a messy nuisance. Occasionally, however it can signal more serious medical conditions.

You know the saying, "Milk does the body good." But do you know just how this fact can best translate into your own child's meals and snacks?

If you've recently learned that your child has autism, you may feel overwhelmed by this diagnosis and wonder if there s any cure. And while this is a controversial topic, some people believe that the answer may be yes, thanks to recent research efforts exploring this very question.

Got a child with a peanut allergy? If so, you know all too well the serious risks that go along with it. While this condition can be life threatening, researchers have recently discovered that it might be successfully treated in some cases. Find out how.

You've probably heard the tragic story: a young and seemingly healthy student athlete suddenly drops dead on the playing field. Every year, close to 100 young lives are lost in this way, and cardiac arrest is usually to blame.

Research suggests that your TV-viewing habit can be a deadly pastime.

In an ideal world, you would have a balanced dinner on the table every night and your child would eat every bite. But despite your best attempts, life often gets in the way, and your child ends up missing some important nutrients. That's when multivitamins may be needed to help fill in the gaps.

You may be surprised to learn that some of your favorite athletes and celebrities have a condition called Tourette Syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations.

Flip through any fashion magazine and you're sure to find an array of beautiful, thin, celebrities gracing the glossy pages. But while they may be pretty to look at, do you worry about what message such idealized images are sending to your child or teen?