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Kids and germs seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly. But, there are ways that parents can help protect their kids from the usual barrage of back-to-school illnesses, a health expert says.
James Gathany / CDC / Judy SchmidtInfant vaccinations are no fun. But anesthetic cream can take away some of the sting, new research suggests.
While quality time spent with kids is always important, new research suggests it's a man's attitude that's key to raising happy children.
For parents who are unsure when and how to introduce their babies to food containing peanuts, new guidelines are on the way.
It's not a lack of sleep that makes many teens cranky, ill-mannered and muddled during the day, a new study contends.
Children and teenagers are immersed in an environment saturated with electronic media, ranging from the TV on the wall to the tablet or smartphone in their hands.
The number of U.S. couples expecting twins or even triplets is on the rise, and these parents will have their hands full.
Young kids don't necessarily know they shouldn't approach a scared dog, which could put them in danger of being bitten, a new British study shows.
A strong and loving bond with parents may help protect kids' health for decades, a new study suggests.
It seems as if every kid in America is caught up in the Pokemon Go craze. But in the quest to "catch 'em all," don't leave common sense and safety behind, the American Academy of Pediatrics urges.
Encouraging your kids to eat right, exercise and limit screen time may not be enough to instill healthy habits. You also need to lead by example, researchers suggest.
It's time to start getting children and teens into their school-year sleep routine, an expert says.
As new college students prepare to leave home, it can be a difficult time for parents.
Despite decades of warnings from the "Back to Sleep" campaign, many parents are still putting their babies to sleep in ways that raise the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), a new study finds.
When dads are stressed out about parenting, it may take a toll on their toddlers' development, a new study suggests.
Kids love the unstructured days of summer, but parents need to be sure children get moving during their summer holidays, a physical education expert says.
Women who give birth to their first child even a couple of weeks early are up to three times more likely to deliver their next baby prematurely, new research suggests.
Children with "intrusive" parents who push too hard for good grades may be more prone to become highly self-critical or anxious and depressed, a new study suggests.
Having a stable family and a good relationship with mom and dad makes young people more likely to develop healthy habits that may protect them against obesity, a new study suggests.
Babies who learn to stand up relatively early may also do a bit better with attention, memory and learning by the time they are preschoolers, a new study suggests.
This Father’s Day, teach kids money savvy by setting a great example.
Growth spurts can affect teen boys' coordination and knock the swagger right out of their stride, a new study reveals.
Two studies highlight the complex relationship between parents' perceptions and their children's weights.
Late suppers may not be a recipe for childhood obesity, a new study shows.
Common techniques for helping babies -- and parents -- sleep at night seem to carry no long-term harms, a small trial finds.
Every working mom knows how hard it can be to juggle the demands of her job with the needs of her new baby, particularly when it comes to breast-feeding.
As any parent of a preschooler knows, media management can be a minefield of do's, don'ts -- and tantrums.
A growing number of small children are getting their hands and mouths on colorful detergent pods, with serious and sometimes fatal consequences, a new study finds.
When parents believe their children are overweight -- regardless of whether they are or not -- those kids are likely to gain weight, a new study suggests.
How a produce-loving parent confronts her kid's vegetables anxieties head-on
More women in the United States are choosing to deliver their babies at home or in birth centers, a new study indicates.
When children have sleep troubles due to breathing problems -- such as sleep apnea -- they may struggle in school, new research suggests. More>>
Young Americans increasingly favor adoption rights for gays and lesbians, with three-quarters of females and two-thirds of males now voicing support, according to a new government report.
Some parents use mobile phones and tablets to calm young children with behavioral problems, a new study finds.
Rates of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have risen globally, and adults' unreasonable expectations of young children could be one reason why, researchers suggest.
Constant criticism from parents reduces the likelihood that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will have fewer symptoms by the time they reach their teens, a new study suggests.
All U.S. adults, including pregnant and postpartum women, should be screened for depression by their family doctor, the nation's leading preventive medicine panel recommends.
The type of debt parents accrue might affect their child's behavior -- for better or worse, new research suggests.
The average age that American women have their first baby continues to rise, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
Health warning labels on sugary beverages -- similar to those on cigarette packs -- might make parents less likely to buy such beverages for their kids, according to new research.
Single parents -- moms in particular -- operate on fewer hours of sleep and have poorer sleep quality than adults in other types of families.
Changes in routine can shortchange children's sleep during the holidays, so a sleep medicine expert offers some advice for parents.
Couples having trouble getting pregnant may have a better chance if they have more than the usual three-to-four cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new British study suggests.
Some babies born at home seem to fare as well as similar babies born in a hospital, a new Canadian study finds.
A new study provides more evidence that a good breakfast helps kids do better in school.
Children who develop certain signs of puberty at an early age are commonly referred to specialists for an evaluation. But most of the time it's nothing to worry about, says a new report from a leading group of U.S....
7 steps for parents and guardians to safeguard minors from identity theft. More>>
7 ways to avoid going into debt as offspring age -- and teach financial lessons at the same time. More>>
According to a new Pew Research Center study entitled "Teens, Technology, and Friendships," today's adolescents actually prefer to make friends online, and keep their relationship to the confines of the Internet. More>>
What single mothers and fathers need to know to plan their family's financial freedom.
Since its inception nearly eight years ago, Apple's iPhone has received rave reviews from adults and children alike. More>>
These days, it takes more than simply ringing the steel triangle on your deck to round up the kids for supper. More>>
Many teenagers can withstand 10 missed calls from mom without batting an eyelash, but when you take away Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and everything else, most won't last five minutes without calling dear old mom and dad to beg for their freedom back. More>>
This Father's Day, take a minute to think about the kind of dad you want be. More>>
Car seats are heavier than ever--and some parents aren't including that weight when they fit their kids and car seats to LATCH systems. More>>
These days, having a crammed work, kids and activities schedule has almost become a status symbol. But being super-busy isn’t always a sign of a fulfilling life More>>
Your kids may come home from school this winter with something more worrisome than homework -- sniffles, tummy bugs and even (ick!) lice. More>>
Is your dinner table a battlefield? You aren't alone. But your child isn't doomed to a diet of white bread and chicken nuggets -- there's hope. Kids are more likely to try foods that they had a hand in cooking.
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Here are seven holiday activities to slow down and make the morning more magical and memorable for both you and your children.
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Sure, some tots will play a board game quietly in the corner, but if you’ve got a crew with a bit more energy, read on for Thanksgiving craft ideas to keep them occupied this holiday season.
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Looking to plan a family vacation that is both entertaining and educational? Go historical.
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Tech-loving kids can make a blackout feel like an eternity -- if you don’t have a plan in place. Turn this surprise into a period of family bonding and fun with the following ideas.
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The Guardian is a small, tracking device to be worn by a child as a bracelet or necklace. When combined with a mobile application, the radio chip communicates with the parent's mobile device and can send an alert when the child has traveled too far away.
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Do you long for your child to choose the symphony over SpongeBob and couscous over mac ’n’ cheese? Raising a cultured kid can be easier than you think.
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Cooking at home is more cost-effective than ordering in, better for your family’s health, and if you do it right, quicker, too. Check out this list of items you should always have in stock for delicious, kid-friendly 30-minute meals.
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With the kids back at school and parents' schedules more hectic, mid-September is a good time for a reminder of proper car-seat safety. Sept. 15 to Sept. 21 is also Child Passenger Safety Week. More>>
Will the amount of time your child spends tweeting and sharing online affect their grades?
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A new school year may be fast approaching, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end just yet.
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When you think about it, a family vacation by train is a no-brainer. The price is right, the scenery terrific, and everyone’s in a good mood.
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This summer make your own kid snacks rather than purchasing premade snacks. You'll have a better idea of what your kids are eating and you'll probably save money at the grocery store.
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Less than half of all American teenagers get their first driver's license within a year of becoming eligible to drive, a new study from AAA says.
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More >>Kids and germs seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly. But, there are ways that parents can help protect their kids from the usual barrage of back-to-school illnesses, a health expert says.
More >>Kids and germs seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly. But, there are ways that parents can help protect their kids from the usual barrage of back-to-school illnesses, a health expert says.
More >>Child abuse within U.S. Army families may be significantly under-reported, a new study suggests.
More >>Child abuse within U.S. Army families may be significantly under-reported, a new study suggests.
More >>Vegetarian diets are healthy for people of all ages, as well as the environment, according to a new update of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' (AND) position on vegetarian diets.
More >>Vegetarian diets are healthy for people of all ages, as well as the environment, according to a new update of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' (AND) position on vegetarian diets.
More >>While quality time spent with kids is always important, new research suggests it's a man's attitude that's key to raising happy children.
More >>While quality time spent with kids is always important, new research suggests it's a man's attitude that's key to raising happy children.
More >>“Rent, don’t buy,” may be the new mantra among higher-income Americans.
More >>“Rent, don’t buy,” may be the new mantra among higher-income Americans.
More >>For parents who are unsure when and how to introduce their babies to food containing peanuts, new guidelines are on the way.
More >>For parents who are unsure when and how to introduce their babies to food containing peanuts, new guidelines are on the way.
More >>It's not a lack of sleep that makes many teens cranky, ill-mannered and muddled during the day, a new study contends.
More >>It's not a lack of sleep that makes many teens cranky, ill-mannered and muddled during the day, a new study contends.
More >>Lavender, lemon or lilac: Whatever the artificial aroma, more Americans are avoiding scented spaces and products, a new survey shows.
More >>Lavender, lemon or lilac: Whatever the artificial aroma, more Americans are avoiding scented spaces and products, a new survey shows.
More >>When I moved out of my shared two-bedroom apartment to embrace life sans roommates, I called it adulthood. What I didn’t anticipate was also calling it claustrophobia.
More >>When I moved out of my shared two-bedroom apartment to embrace life sans roommates, I called it adulthood. What I didn’t anticipate was also calling it claustrophobia.
More >>Children and teenagers are immersed in an environment saturated with electronic media, ranging from the TV on the wall to the tablet or smartphone in their hands.
More >>Children and teenagers are immersed in an environment saturated with electronic media, ranging from the TV on the wall to the tablet or smartphone in their hands.
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