Children's & Teens Health Articles

Most toddlers love television so much they could easily get used to spending all day watching stuff on there. But should toddlers really watch television? Going television-free may seem like...

Cutting out gluten and casein may help some autistic children improve their behavior, researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine say. Earlier studies had already shown a link between...

Babies who are born in a hospital will undergo quite a few medical examinations, and the first of those are APGAR tests. What do the APGAR scores mean for your...

When can a child stay at home alone, even if it's only very briefly? Most parents find this decision very hard and those with young children may be grateful that...

Teething is a hard period for babies and parents alike the pain can cause frequent waking, long crying sessions, and fussy nursing. There are many products on the market that...

What is "tummy time" for babies? If you're pregnant or have a newborn, you may wonder what this is all about, and if you should do it. The phrase "tummy...

Moms should breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first six months, after which they can gradually start introducing solid foods, according to the updated guidelines issued by the American Academy...

All kids catch a flu or mystery virus that makes them feel under the weather sometimes. Is your child having a day where he's not feeling well enough for school...

What little girl doesn't walk around in her mom's heels and applies lipstick all over her face every once in a while? We all think it's funny and harmless to...

Drug addiction is one of the worst fears of many parents, and with reason. There is no doubt that illegal drugs are found in all layers of society, and that...