Children's Health and Parenting - Original Articles
It s hard to know if your little one is having vision problems. Here, we share some telltale signs.
Typically, medication and therapy have been the go-treatments for ADHD. Now researchers are saying that exercise may provide some benefits as well.
New rules provided by the American Association of Pediatrics may make managing diabetes easier on your child.
Can children be too clean? Some researchers say yes, and believe that an overemphasis on hygiene could be to blame for the rise in allergies among kids today.
Did you know some of the best fixes for flu-related symptoms can be found right in your home?
Your teen's "high" may be as close as your medicine cabinet.
If meningitis strikes in your community or at your child's school, you'll want to know these tips by heart.
Emotional support and opportunities for achievement are important for children with this learning disorder. Here's how you can help.
Two dietitians offer advice to help you steer your kids toward healthy food choices.
You're good to the environment. You recycle, you reduce, you reuse. What else can you do? These six small ideas can make a big impact.
If you're pregnant, you may be wondering if it makes sense to store your baby's cord blood. Here are the pros and cons.
Dentists are urging parents to say "so long" to sippy cups for their children.
Abby Braithwaite speaks about the joys and challenges of raising a child with Down syndrome and helps to dispel the stigmas.
If you've ever woken in a state of alarm and felt your heart pounding in your chest, you know how frightening a nighttime panic attack can be. Here's how to zero in on the cause so you can sleep more soundly.
Communities are required by law to deliver safe water to residents. Yet, illnesses caused by water contamination are still fairly commonplace. What can you do to protect yourself and your family?
When you decide to breastfeed, everyone has an opinion. But you can manage intrusions and unsolicited advice without losing your cool.
From installing carpets to ensuring doors open outward, learn how to reduce the risk of injury.
How much activity should your overweight pet engage in? What does a diet look like for a dog or a cat? Veterinarian Rich Goldstein answers these questions and more.
It's fine for chicken to thaw on the counter. Every last morsel of a meal should be finished. We debunk these myths and more so that you can teach the truth to your family.
Promising treatments on the horizon may help improve the cognitive abilities of those with Down syndrome.
Arthritis doesn t just affect adults. Many children have this chronic condition, too.
While most individuals with Down syndrome enjoy happy, fulfilling lives, much misinformation surrounds this genetic condition.
When choosing a new physician, consider credentials, bedside manner, and whether or not she participates in your insurance plan.
If your child has a food allergy, her risk of suffering a reaction may increase as she gets older. Here's why.
Expecting a new addition to the family? These tips will help ensure your newest bundle of joy doesn t send your firstborn into a tailspin.
There are steps you can take to avoid contracting this serious illness. Here's what you need to know.
This approach may help improve language comprehension, social behaviors, and motor skills in children with autism.
Oral health is key. Make sure your brushing is bringing the best results.
Hormone-free meat from humanely-raised animals has surprising benefits.
From a lazy eye to a speech disorder, it's not too late to address that issue that's been with you since you were a kid. Learn how.
