Children's Health and Parenting - Original Articles

If your little one has a canker sore, seeing him in pain may be frustrating. But the good news is that there are steps you can take to help it heal faster.

Being a parent is the most important job a man can have, but the job of a father is never done.

The three leading causes of death in young people are accidents, homicides, and suicide. Find out about the underlying health causes and how these deaths can be prevented.

How one's parents can have a direct effect on a child's behavior including his outlook on the world around him.

Got kids? Then you've also got a house full of germs. With the current concern that exists about the seasonal and H1N1 flu, you may be eager for things you can do to keep your family illness-free.

The thought of talking to your teenager about sex might make you both uncomfortable, but this talk could very well prevent your child from taking dangerous risks.

If you're worried about your child's weight, you may already know that a few extra pounds of baby fat on your toddler can increase over the next few years to become a full-blown weight problem. Since overweight kids often grow up to become overweight adults, the sooner you make some changes at home, the less likely your child is to suffer this fate.

Postpartum depression is a common, and troublesome, occurrence. Psychologist Debra Warner explores the issue in her weekly column.

The risk of suicide increases directly with the number of times a child or adolescent moves, says a recent study.

Autistic Disorder (Autism) and Asperger's Disorder (Asperger's) are both part of the subgroup known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders. But critical differences exist.

With child food allergy rates higher than ever before, it's essential that school personnel know how to protect your child from exposure to anything that could cause him harm.

Is your child hypersensitive to tastes, sounds, smells and textures? If so, he could have a condition called Sensory Processing Disorder—a common problem affecting many young people today.

How much of a cause for concern is it when children lie?

While pretend playmates used to be viewed as a sign of a troubled child, experts now believe that the occurrence isn't only common; but it's quite healthy, too.

A diagnosis of diabetes is tough on the whole family. Here, effective strategies for learning to cope.

Almost five percent of all American children are diagnosed with this disruptive disorder.

Advice from the medical experts: Ready, set, play!

Most toddlers are naturally on the move. Use these exercises to get the most out of their desire to run, climb, and balance.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) youth face distinct challenges both in school and out. It is important for parents and educators to understand the high levels of stress that LGBT youth feel and to be able to recognize warning signs associated with that stress.

Think that your children will only eat what isn't good for them? With a little extra planning, your kids can get the nutrients they need--and the yummy taste they crave.

If your child is allergic to peanuts or tree nuts, even the slightest exposure can put him at risk for a potentially life-threatening reaction—making the safety of his environment critical.

Are you worried that your young child's speech and language may not be clear enough for others to understand him? Fear not. It's actually not unusual for toddlers and elementary school children to need a little extra help with their language and articulation.

If your child is sick, knowing how to take his temperature properly is the first step to getting him well.

Have you or a loved one survived a life-threatening disease? Are you currently struggling with depression, chronic pain, heart disease, or other health-related condition? Have you gone to extraordinary lengths to help someone in a health crisis? If so, we want to hear from you!

You might not have known it when you were young, but according to health experts, Mom was right all along.

If your kids often opt for television over playing outside, the consequences could be more severe than you imagine.

Do your children get outside to play for at least an hour a day? If not, they may be missing some important benefits that go along being active, including maintaining a healthy weight.

Could burning calories boost your IQ? While the stereotype of a low-IQ'd "muscle-head" may be true in some cases, studies tend to show the opposite.

Whether you're a parent to a baby, toddler, tween, or all three, knowing how much they should be sleeping can be challenging.

Follow our guide to help your child develop healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime.