February 05, 2012: Safe Social Networking Tips for Teens
Parents can support a positive experience for their kids, experts say

February 03, 2012: Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior
Suggestions for disciplining your little one

February 03, 2012: Health Tip: Prepare for Breast-feeding
Suggestions for getting ready

February 02, 2012: Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Dangers, CDC Warns
Tougher laws needed to protect children from infection, report says

February 02, 2012: Health Tip: Talk to Teens About Distracted Driving
Help keep them safe behind the wheel

February 01, 2012: Child Abuse, Neglect a Major Public Health Problem: CDC
Report found it costs U.S. $124 billion a year; overall price tag similar to diabetes, stroke

January 31, 2012: Pediatricians' Group Urges More Input From Parents
New policy statement calls for strong family presence, greater decision-making role

January 31, 2012: Health Tip: Most Teens Don't Get Enough Sleep
Experts point to potential health consequences

January 30, 2012: Nurturing Moms May Help Their Child's Brain Develop
Study found toddlers with loving mothers had more growth in key brain area

January 30, 2012: Health Tip: How to Protect Toddlers From Burns
Precautions include keeping child out of kitchen while you're cooking

January 26, 2012: Testosterone Exposure May Explain Boys' Language Delay
Male hormone levels before birth appear linked to speech differences, study contends

January 25, 2012: Less Salt, More Veggies in School Lunches: USDA
New rules call for healthier foods but some say changes don't go far enough

January 25, 2012: Kids' Snacks Can Be Healthy <i>and</i> Inexpensive
New study at YMCAs finds food combinations that satisfy budgets, nutrition guidelines

January 24, 2012: Common Household Chemicals Might Harm Kids' Immunity
Study found lower response to vaccines in those with higher levels of PFCs in their blood

January 24, 2012: How Did Generation X Respond to the H1N1 'Swine' Flu Epidemic?
Young adults did 'reasonably well,' report concludes, although most avoided flu shot

January 23, 2012: Parents May Hold Key to Treating Kids' Obesity
Heart association identifies successful strategies for helping children to achieve weight loss

January 23, 2012: Dyslexia's Brain Changes May Occur Before Kids Learn to Read
Study findings might help identify at-risk children at younger age

January 23, 2012: Only 1 in 4 Young Teens Uses Sunscreen Regularly, Study Finds
Sunburn in childhood a major risk factor for skin cancer, experts note

January 23, 2012: 'Co-Occurring' Disorders May Explain Change in Autism Diagnosis
As symptoms of other conditions become more apparent, labels may vary, study suggests

January 20, 2012: Asthma Meds Likely Safe During Pregnancy: Study
Slight increase in rare birth defects, but cause not clear

January 20, 2012: Experts Weigh Changes to Definition of Autism
The goal: to create a clearer diagnosis of what constitutes the disorder; many could be affected

January 20, 2012: Rapid Infant Growth Linked to Asthma in Study
First three months might be critical window, researchers say

January 17, 2012: Drinking Late in First Trimester May Be Most Hazardous
But no alcohol use is safe during pregnancy, study finds

January 17, 2012: Health Tip: Stop Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit
The practice can be harmful to teeth

January 16, 2012: Is Continued Lip-Reading an Early Sign of Autism?
Researchers say that typically developing infants focus on a speaker's eyes after age 1

January 16, 2012: Teens of Lesbian Parents Appear Well-Adjusted
Teasing, stereotypes did not affect their quality of life, small study found

January 16, 2012: Pediatricians Split on Heart Tests Before Kids' ADHD Meds
About 15 percent order EKGs; recent studies say drugs don't pose heart risk

January 16, 2012: Children's Drowning Injuries, Deaths Decline: Study
Youngest children at risk in bathtubs, older boys at most risk from swimming

January 14, 2012: Healthy Children, Safe Homes a Winning Combination
From checking for radon to selecting seafood, you can lower chemical exposure

January 13, 2012: Recent Rotavirus Vaccines Safe, Study Says
Gastrointestinal complications not associated with updated formulations

January 13, 2012: Health Tip: Buy Safe Toys
Suggestions to help protect youngsters

January 12, 2012: Children Exposed to HIV Before Birth at Risk for Language Delay
Researchers recommend routine screening for communication problems

January 11, 2012: Health Tip: When Your Child Cries at Night
Suggestions for what to do

January 09, 2012: Most Parents Tell Kids About Test Results for Breast Cancer Genes
Children can handle the information, study suggests, except very youngest

January 05, 2012: Blood Test May Reveal Child's Sex Soon After Conception
More work is needed, but blood draw could reduce invasive procedures, researchers say

January 05, 2012: Experts Endorse Lower Lead-Poisoning Threshold
Cutting the safe blood level of lead in children is long overdue, advocates say

January 05, 2012: Health Tip: When Aggressive Behavior Signals a Problem
Requiring a call to the pediatrician

January 05, 2012: Health Tip: Is it Time to Potty Train?
Signs your little one is ready

January 04, 2012: Family Tips for Getting Fit
Look for ways to stay active together, experts say

January 04, 2012: 'Safety-First' Playgrounds Linked to Bored, Inactive Kids: Study
Review of daycares suggests many preschoolers play less now, but safety experts support newer equipment

January 04, 2012: Health Tip: Practice Sledding Safety
Suggestions to help prevent injury

January 03, 2012: Fun Ways to Include Kids in Fitness Resolutions
Expert tips for making fitness a family matter in 2012

January 03, 2012: Health Tip: When It's Time to Call the Doctor About Bedwetting
Signs there could be a medical problem

January 02, 2012: Health Tip: Minimize Nightmares
Help foster sweet dreams

December 30, 2011: Health Tip: What is a Night Terror?
And what causes it?

December 27, 2011: Health Tip: Discuss Weight With Your Child
Teach good habits and a healthy approach

December 26, 2011: Mother-Toddler Bond May Influence Teen Obesity
Prevention strategies should go beyond eating, exercise, study suggests

December 26, 2011: Health Tip: When Children Break the Rules
Suggestions to encourage better behavior

December 23, 2011: Keeping Kids Warm, Dry and Safe in Cold Weather
Expert offers tips to prevent frostbite, exposure this winter

December 23, 2011: Overweight 7-Year-Olds Face Higher Risk of Asthma
Slimming down before that age can help prevent onset of the disease, study suggests