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Best road trips, coast to coast
Best road trips, coast to coast
Pack up and take your pick of these primo family-friendly routes.More >>
Pack up and take your pick of these primo family-friendly routes.
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Prevent home heating from becoming a safety hazard
Prevent home heating from becoming a safety hazard
Following home-heating safety measures will help keep you and your family safe this winter, experts say.More >>
Following home-heating safety measures will help keep you and your family safe this winter, experts say.More >>
How worried are parents about kids' online safety?
How worried are parents about kids' online safety?
Parents' concern about their children's online safety might vary according to their race, ethnicity and other factors, a new study suggests.More >>
Parents' concern about their children's online safety might vary according to their race, ethnicity and other factors, a new study suggests.More >>
Ecstasy use on rise again among U.S. teens
Ecstasy use on rise again among U.S. teens
The number of U.S. teens who wind up in the emergency room after taking the club drug Ecstasy has more than doubled in recent years, raising concerns that the hallucinogen is back in vogue, federal officials report.More >>
The number of U.S. teens who wind up in the emergency room after taking the club drug Ecstasy has more than doubled in recent years, raising concerns that the hallucinogen is back in vogue, federal officials report.More >>
Brain connections strengthen as kids sleep
Brain connections strengthen as kids sleep
As young children sleep, the connections between the right and left sides of their brains strengthen, according to a small new study.More >>
As young children sleep, the connections between the right and left sides of their brains strengthen, according to a small new study.More >>
Preemies show subtle differences in brain development
Preemies show subtle differences in brain development
Premature infants with no obvious problems in the structure of their brains may still have subtle chemical differences compared with full-term babies, a new study finds.More >>
Premature infants with no obvious problems in the structure of their brains may still have subtle chemical differences compared with full-term babies, a new study finds.More >>
Smaller classes may be key to high school friendships
Smaller classes may be key to high school friendships
When it comes to making friends in high school, the classes a student chooses seems to set the course, a new study finds.More >>
When it comes to making friends in high school, the classes a student chooses seems to set the course, a new study finds.More >>
DNA can predict unusually tall height
DNA can predict unusually tall height
DNA can be used to predict taller-than-average height, a new study finds.More >>
DNA can be used to predict taller-than-average height, a new study finds.More >>
Could good manners help spur holiday weight gain?
Could good manners help spur holiday weight gain?
Politeness and consideration for fellow diners could play a role in holiday weight gain, a new study suggests.More >>
Politeness and consideration for fellow diners could play a role in holiday weight gain, a new study suggests.More >>
Keeping holidays happy when a loved one has Alzheimer's
Keeping holidays happy when a loved one has Alzheimer's
The holidays can be a difficult time when a loved one has Alzheimer's disease, but there are ways to keep the season happy and memorable, an expert says.More >>
The holidays can be a difficult time when a loved one has Alzheimer's disease, but there are ways to keep the season happy and memorable, an expert says.More >>
Thanksgiving craft ideas for keeping kids busy
Thanksgiving craft ideas for keeping kids busy
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.More >>
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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New study paints grim health picture for obese teens
New study paints grim health picture for obese teens
Severely obese teens are at increased risk for a host of serious health problems as adults, including asthma, kidney disease and sleep disorders, according to a new study.More >>
Severely obese teens are at increased risk for a host of serious health problems as adults, including asthma, kidney disease and sleep disorders, according to a new study.More >>
Drinking milk as teens might not protect men's bones
Drinking milk as teens might not protect men's bones
Boys who drink more milk during their teenage years might not see any drop in their risk for hip fractures as adults, new research suggests. Just the opposite: Their risk actually might rise.More >>
Boys who drink more milk during their teenage years might not see any drop in their risk for hip fractures as adults, new research suggests. Just the opposite: Their risk actually might rise.More >>
Working moms spend more time parenting than dads
Working moms spend more time parenting than dads
Although today's fathers pitch in with routine child care more than dads did a few decades ago, a new study finds that mothers are still doing more. Even when both parents work outside the home.More >>
Although today's fathers pitch in with routine child care more than dads did a few decades ago, a new study finds that mothers are still doing more. Even when both parents work outside the home.More >>
Exercise in pregnancy may boost baby's brain
Exercise in pregnancy may boost baby's brain
Moderate exercise during pregnancy may boost your baby's brain development, according to new research.More >>
Moderate exercise during pregnancy may boost your baby's brain development, according to new research.More >>
With flu season here, docs offer tips to stay healthy
With flu season here, docs offer tips to stay healthy
With another flu season fast approaching, those in the know offer ways to guard against infection or deal with the flu if your efforts fail.More >>
With another flu season fast approaching, those in the know offer ways to guard against infection or deal with the flu if your efforts fail.More >>
Weight-loss surgery safe for very obese teens
Weight-loss surgery safe for very obese teens
Researchers say they have some good news for severely obese teens who decide to undergo weight-loss surgery: These patients are at low risk for major surgical complications.More >>
Researchers say they have some good news for severely obese teens who decide to undergo weight-loss surgery: These patients are at low risk for major surgical complications.More >>
Parents favor email medical consults for kids' minor illnesses
Parents favor email medical consults for kids' minor illnesses
Most American parents would prefer email consultations with doctors instead of office visits when their kids have minor illnesses, a new poll finds.More >>
Most American parents would prefer email consultations with doctors instead of office visits when their kids have minor illnesses, a new poll finds.More >>
Kids who exercise more may get better grades
Kids who exercise more may get better grades
Getting regular daily exercise of moderate to vigorous intensity may also boost students' academic performance, according to a new U.K. study.More >>
Getting regular daily exercise of moderate to vigorous intensity may also boost students' academic performance, according to a new U.K. study.More >>
Family-friendly historical trips
Family-friendly historical trips
Looking to plan a family vacation that is both entertaining and educational? Go historical.More >>
Looking to plan a family vacation that is both entertaining and educational? Go historical.
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Women in labor may be fine taking in nourishment
Women in labor may be fine taking in nourishment
There may be good news for moms-to-be: A new study finds that women in labor and delivery may not have to forgo all nutrition or rely solely on ice chips to rehydrate, as is typically the case now.More >>
There may be good news for moms-to-be: A new study finds that women in labor and delivery may not have to forgo all nutrition or rely solely on ice chips to rehydrate, as is typically the case now.More >>
Lower smog levels tied to lower birth weights
Lower smog levels tied to lower birth weights
Pregnant women exposed to even low levels of air pollution are more likely to have low-birth-weight babies, a new study suggests.More >>
Pregnant women exposed to even low levels of air pollution are more likely to have low-birth-weight babies, a new study suggests.More >>
Irregular bedtimes lead to behavior problems in kids
Irregular bedtimes lead to behavior problems in kids
A regular bedtime might guarantee more than a good night's sleep for both kids and their parents -- it turns out that a regular bedtime can make for a better-behaved child, new research suggests.More >>
A regular bedtime might guarantee more than a good night's sleep for both kids and their parents -- it turns out that a regular bedtime can make for a better-behaved child, new research suggests.More >>
Bullet wounds kill 8 percent of US kids treated in hospitals
Bullet wounds kill 8 percent of US kids treated in hospitals
A new study confirms the high danger posed by gunshot wounds in kids: Hospital statistics from several U.S. urban areas reveal that at least 8 percent of children who were shot died.More >>
A new study confirms the high danger posed by gunshot wounds in kids: Hospital statistics from several U.S. urban areas reveal that at least 8 percent of children who were shot died.More >>
Surviving a power outage with kids
Surviving a power outage with kids
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.More >>
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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BeLuvv Guardian is a LoJack-like system for tracking small kids
BeLuvv Guardian is a LoJack-like system for tracking small kids
The Guardian is a small, tracking device that's designed to be worn by a child as a bracelet or necklace.
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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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Parents' feeding choices may raise baby's risk for celiac disease
Parents' feeding choices may raise baby's risk for celiac disease
Delayed introduction of gluten to a baby's diet and breast-feeding longer than one year appear to increase the risk of celiac disease, researchers report.More >>
Delayed introduction of gluten to a baby's diet and breast-feeding longer than one year appear to increase the risk of celiac disease, researchers report.More >>
How to raise cultured kids
How to raise cultured kids
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.More >>
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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Whooping cough outbreaks tied to parents shunning vaccines
Whooping cough outbreaks tied to parents shunning vaccines
New research confirms what experts have suspected: The decision not to vaccinate children for nonmedical reasons can have far-reaching effects, including raising the risk of infections for other children.More >>
New research confirms what experts have suspected: The decision not to vaccinate children for nonmedical reasons can have far-reaching effects, including raising the risk of infections for other children and their families.More >>
The smart mom's kitchen
The smart mom's kitchen
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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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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Child's chronic illness can affect the whole family
Child's chronic illness can affect the whole family
Parenting a chronically ill child can cause stress that affects the whole family.More >>
Parenting a chronically ill child can cause stress that affects the whole family.More >>
5 digital ways to stay close to grandparents
5 digital ways to stay close to grandparents
These days, extended families are more likely to be spread out. The good news is, today's grandparents are more tech-savvy than they were even five years ago.More >>
These days, extended families are more likely to be spread out. The good news is, today's grandparents are more tech-savvy than they were even five years ago.
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The biggest car seat mistakes parents make
The biggest car seat mistakes parents make
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.
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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 >>
Asthma care critical during pregnancy
Asthma care critical during pregnancy
Asthma control during pregnancy is vital because uncontrolled asthma can cause harm to mothers and their babies, according to a new review.More >>
Asthma control during pregnancy is vital because uncontrolled asthma can cause harm to mothers and their babies, according to a new review.More >>
Some painkillers tied to certain birth defects in study
Some painkillers tied to certain birth defects in study
Women taking prescription painkillers such as Oxycontin, Vicodin and Percocet early in pregnancy are twice as likely to give birth to babies with devastating neural tube defects such as spina bifida.More >>
Women taking prescription painkillers such as Oxycontin, Vicodin and Percocet early in pregnancy are twice as likely to give birth to babies with devastating neural tube defects such as spina bifida, a new study suggests.More >>
Changes in household routines help reduce kids' obesity
Changes in household routines help reduce kids' obesity
Small changes in household routines, such as limiting TV time and increasing sleep time, can help minimize excess weight gain in young children at high risk of obesity, according to new research.More >>
Small changes in household routines, such as limiting TV time and increasing sleep time, can help minimize excess weight gain in young children at high risk of obesity, according to new research.More >>
Commercial baby foods fall short for nutrition
Commercial baby foods fall short for nutrition
Commercial baby foods don't meet infants' dietary needs when they are weaning, according to a new study.More >>
Commercial baby foods don't meet infants' dietary needs when they are weaning, according to a new study.More >>
Is social media making your kids less smart?
Is social media making your kids less smart?
Will the amount of time your child spends tweeting and sharing online affect their grades?More >>
Will the amount of time your child spends tweeting and sharing online affect their grades?
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Back-to-school tips may help ease sensory overload in kids
Back-to-school tips may help ease sensory overload in kids
Transitioning from summer to a new school year is hard for any kid, but it is particularly difficult for children who have trouble processing new sensations.More >>
Transitioning from summer to a new school year is hard for any kid, but it is particularly difficult for children who have trouble processing new sensations.More >>
For teens, favorite tunes may impair driving
For teens, favorite tunes may impair driving
Music may soothe the savage beast, but a new study argues that novice teenage drivers who rock out to a playlist of favorite tunes may end up with impaired motor skills.More >>
Music may soothe the savage beast, but a new study argues that novice teenage drivers who rock out to a playlist of favorite tunes may end up with impaired motor skills.More >>
Take kids to get their flu shots early
Take kids to get their flu shots early
As soon as the updated seasonal flu vaccine becomes available, parents should bring children aged six months and older to get vaccinated, according to an updated policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics.More >>
As soon as the updated seasonal flu vaccine becomes available, parents should bring children aged six months and older to get vaccinated, according to an updated policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).More >>
Parents' goals guide ADHD treatment choice
Parents' goals guide ADHD treatment choice
Parents' goals for treating their child's attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to steer the treatment in a distinct direction, new research shows.More >>
Parents' goals for treating their child's attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to steer the treatment in a distinct direction, new research shows.More >>
Boys have higher death rates from many causes
Boys have higher death rates from many causes
Males may be the more vulnerable sex when it comes dying young -- not just from accidents, but from a range of causes, a new study finds.More >>
Males may be the more vulnerable sex when it comes dying young -- not just from accidents, but from a range of causes, a new study finds.More >>
What is 'play' to a child with autism?
What is 'play' to a child with autism?
When free to choose, kids with autism pick games that engage their senses and avoid games that ask them to pretend, a new study finds.More >>
When free to choose, kids with autism pick games that engage their senses and avoid games that ask them to pretend, a new study finds.More >>
Readmission rates for children may not reflect hospital performance
Readmission rates for children may not reflect hospital performance
Unlike the case with adult readmissions, higher hospital readmission rates for children may not necessarily indicate poor quality of care, according to new research.More >>
Unlike the case with adult readmissions, higher hospital readmission rates for children may not necessarily indicate poor quality of care, according to new research.More >>
Stuttering may not cause emotional woes in preschoolers
Stuttering may not cause emotional woes in preschoolers
Preschoolers who stutter typically do not suffer emotional or social problems because of it, and even tend to have stronger language skills than their peers, a new study suggests.More >>
Preschoolers who stutter typically do not suffer emotional or social problems because of it, and even tend to have stronger language skills than their peers, a new study suggests.More >>
More links seen between autism, ADHD
More links seen between autism, ADHD
Kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are 20 times more likely to exhibit some traits of autism than children without ADHD, according to a new study.More >>
Kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are 20 times more likely to exhibit some traits of autism than children without ADHD, according to a new study.More >>
3 ways to relive your favorite summer memories
3 ways to relive your favorite summer memories
A new school year may be fast approaching, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end just yet.More >>
A new school year may be fast approaching, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end just yet.
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4 best train trips in America
4 best train trips in America
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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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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How toddlers' TV time can hurt kindergarten success
How toddlers' TV time can hurt kindergarten success
Toddlers who watch too much television have a more difficult time when they start kindergarten, a new Canadian study suggests.More >>
Toddlers who watch too much television have a more difficult time when they start kindergarten, a new Canadian study suggests.More >>
Hispanic teens more likely to abuse drugs
Hispanic teens more likely to abuse drugs
Hispanic teens are more likely to abuse illegal and legal drugs than their black or white peers, a new report finds.More >>
Hispanic teens are more likely to abuse illegal and legal drugs than their black or white peers, a new report finds.More >>
Lead exposure tied to early risk of school suspension
Lead exposure tied to early risk of school suspension
By the time they reach the fourth grade, children exposed to lead are nearly three times more likely to have been suspended, a new study contends.More >>
By the time they reach the fourth grade, children exposed to lead are nearly three times more likely to have been suspended, a new study contends.More >>
Men's share of housework may depend on career choice
Men's share of housework may depend on career choice
How much time a man spends doing housework is related to the type of job he has, a new study suggests.More >>
How much time a man spends doing housework is related to the type of job he has, a new study suggests.More >>
Having more siblings might lower your divorce risk
Having more siblings might lower your divorce risk
The more brothers and sisters you have, the less likely you are to get divorced, a new study contends.More >>
The more brothers and sisters you have, the less likely you are to get divorced, a new study contends.More >>
Ruling out unneeded ankle X-rays for kids
Ruling out unneeded ankle X-rays for kids
By using a simple rule to assess children's ankle injuries, doctors could reduce the use of X-rays by 22 percent -- and so spare kids unneeded radiation exposure, according to a new study.More >>
By using a simple rule to assess children's ankle injuries, doctors could reduce the use of X-rays by 22 percent -- and so spare kids unneeded radiation exposure, according to a new study.More >>
Obesity risk factors may vary for boys, girls
Obesity risk factors may vary for boys, girls
While some behaviors increase the risk of obesity for both boys and girls, new research shows there are gender differences.More >>
While some behaviors increase the risk of obesity for both boys and girls, new research shows there are gender differences.More >>
Childhood tummy aches may be tied to adult anxiety, depression
Childhood tummy aches may be tied to adult anxiety, depression
Stomach pain is a common childhood complaint, and now a new study suggests it may place some kids at higher risk for anxiety disorders or depression as adults.More >>
Stomach pain is a common childhood complaint, and now a new study suggests it may place some kids at higher risk for anxiety disorders or depression as adults.More >>
Healthy summer snacks for kids
Healthy summer snacks for kids
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.More >>
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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One in three teens "just not interested" in driving
One in three teens "just not interested" in driving
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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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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Early discipline tied to less use of drugs, alcohol in teens
Early discipline tied to less use of drugs, alcohol in teens
Correcting disruptive behavior in young children could help prevent them from using alcohol and drugs when they're teens, researchers report.More >>
Correcting disruptive behavior in young children could help prevent them from using alcohol and drugs when they're teens, researchers report.More >>
Mother's personality influences breast-feeding decision
Mother's personality influences breast-feeding decision
A mother's personality can affect whether she decides to breast-feed, according to a new study.More >>
A mother's personality can affect whether she decides to breast-feed, according to a new study.More >>
Smart technology may help kids with autism learn, communicate
Smart technology may help kids with autism learn, communicate
Already embraced by millions for their portability and ease-of-use, new Canadian research suggests that smart technologies also serve as therapeutic tools autistic children.
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Already embraced by millions for their portability and ease-of-use, new Canadian research suggests that smart technologies also serve as therapeutic tools autistic children.More >>
Growing up poor may raise odds for smoking
Growing up poor may raise odds for smoking
Poor children are more likely than their wealthier counterparts to smoke cigarettes, but less likely to binge drink and no more likely to use marijuana, a new study reveals.More >>
Poor children are more likely than their wealthier counterparts to smoke cigarettes, but less likely to binge drink and no more likely to use marijuana, a new study reveals.More >>
Don't let playground injuries spoil the fun
Don't let playground injuries spoil the fun
Playgrounds can offer children a great place to get exercise and have fun, but parents need to be aware that there is a risk for injuries and know how to prevent them.More >>
Playgrounds can offer children a great place to get exercise and have fun, but parents need to be aware that there is a risk for injuries and know how to prevent them.More >>
Watch out for backyard allergy triggers
Watch out for backyard allergy triggers
Allergy and asthma triggers can turn your backyard from a summer oasis into a place of misery if you don't take precautions, experts say.More >>
Allergy and asthma triggers can turn your backyard from a summer oasis into a place of misery if you don't take precautions, experts say.More >>
Many low-income moms struggle to afford diapers
Many low-income moms struggle to afford diapers
Diapers can take a big bite out of the family budget, and now a new survey of low-income moms finds that many struggle to afford enough diapers to regularly change their babies.More >>
Diapers can take a big bite out of the family budget, and now a new survey of low-income moms finds that many struggle to afford enough diapers to regularly change their babies.More >>
Family history of cancer may raise risk for other types of tumors
Family history of cancer may raise risk for other types of tumors
A family history of cancer raises your overall risk of developing cancer, including types of cancer far removed from those suffered by your relatives, according to a new study of 23,000 people.More >>
A family history of cancer raises your overall risk of developing cancer, including types of cancer far removed from those suffered by your relatives, according to a new study of 23,000 people.More >>
U.S. adults support smoking ban in cars with kids
U.S. adults support smoking ban in cars with kids
Eighty-two percent of American adults support banning smoking in cars when children younger than 13 are in the vehicle, according to a new survey.More >>
Eighty-two percent of American adults support banning smoking in cars when children younger than 13 are in the vehicle, according to a new survey.More >>
TVs toppling onto tots at alarming rate
TVs toppling onto tots at alarming rate
Falling television sets continue to be a source of serious injuries to young children, a new study shows.More >>
Falling television sets continue to be a source of serious injuries to young children, a new study shows.More >>
Best beaches for families
Best beaches for families
Here are five sandy locations that offer something for everyone.
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Here are five sandy locations that offer something for everyone.More >>
Divorce in early childhood may harm adult ties with parents
Divorce in early childhood may harm adult ties with parents
If parents divorce when their children are young, the split can affect how secure these children will feel about their relationship with their parents as adults, new research shows.More >>
If parents divorce when their children are young, the split can affect how secure these children will feel about their relationship with their parents as adults, new research shows.More >>
Concussion prevention: Pass on pricey football helmets
Concussion prevention: Pass on pricey football helmets
Newer, heavier and more expensive football helmets will not lower a player's risk of concussion, new research finds.More >>
Newer, heavier and more expensive football helmets will not lower a player's risk of concussion, new research finds.More >>
Kids mimic parents' TV viewing habits
Kids mimic parents' TV viewing habits
If you want your kids to spend less time parked in front of a television, you need to set the example.More >>
If you want your kids to spend less time parked in front of a television, you need to set the example.More >>
Physical punishment in childhood tied to health woes as adults
Physical punishment in childhood tied to health woes as adults
Children whose parents use "harsh" physical punishment such as slapping or shoving may end up in relatively poorer physical health as adults, a new study suggests.More >>
Children whose parents use "harsh" physical punishment such as slapping or shoving may end up in relatively poorer physical health as adults, a new study suggests.More >>
Irregular bedtimes may sap kids' brainpower
Irregular bedtimes may sap kids' brainpower
Going to bed at different times every night appears to reduce children's brainpower, a new British study suggests.More >>
Going to bed at different times every night appears to reduce children's brainpower, a new British study suggests.More >>
Bad bosses may be toxic to employees' families
Bad bosses may be toxic to employees' families
When workplace stress spills over into your personal life, your family's well-being can also suffer, new evidence suggests.More >>
When workplace stress spills over into your personal life, your family's well-being can also suffer, new evidence suggests.More >>
Breast milk supply may be linked to insulin production
Breast milk supply may be linked to insulin production
Insulin plays an important role in making breast milk, according to a new study that may help explain why many mothers have difficulty producing enough milk to nurse their baby.More >>
Insulin plays an important role in making breast milk, according to a new study that may help explain why many mothers have difficulty producing enough milk to nurse their baby.More >>
Baseballs, softballs often to blame for kids' facial fractures
Baseballs, softballs often to blame for kids' facial fractures
Most sports-related facial fractures among children occur when they're trying to catch a baseball or softball, according to new research. These injuries are relatively common, and they can be serious.More >>
Most sports-related facial fractures among children occur when they're trying to catch a baseball or softball, according to new research. These injuries are relatively common, and they can be serious.More >>
Boys with guns at high risk of assault
Boys with guns at high risk of assault
Many violent young people carry guns, a new study shows.More >>
Many violent young people carry guns, a new study shows.More >>
Fireworks displays spark safety concerns
Fireworks displays spark safety concerns
Fireworks add sparkle to Independence Day festivities but they need to be handled with care -- and by adults, a prominent group of U.S. surgeons says.More >>
Fireworks add sparkle to Independence Day festivities but they need to be handled with care -- and by adults, a prominent group of U.S. surgeons says.More >>
New 'active' video games may give kids more exercise
New 'active' video games may give kids more exercise
Newer-generation "active" video games give a slight boost to children's physical activity levels at home, according to a new study.More >>
Newer-generation "active" video games give a slight boost to children's physical activity levels at home, according to a new study.More >>
All-terrain vehicle injuries to kids on decline for now
All-terrain vehicle injuries to kids on decline for now
Safety experts have long warned that all-terrain vehicles, or ATVs, pose serious threats to kids, who may not have the strength or judgment to safely operate the bouncy, heavy machines.More >>
Safety experts have long warned that all-terrain vehicles, or ATVs, pose serious threats to kids, who may not have the strength or judgment to safely operate the bouncy, heavy machines.More >>
Even younger babies 'prep' themselves to be picked up
Even younger babies 'prep' themselves to be picked up
Babies as young as 2 months know when they are about to be picked up and prepare themselves for it, according to a new study.More >>
Babies as young as 2 months know when they are about to be picked up and prepare themselves for it, according to a new study.More >>
Tick safety tips for kids at summer camp
Tick safety tips for kids at summer camp
When children head off to outdoor camps this summer, they need to be protected from ticks and tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease, experts say.More >>
When children head off to outdoor camps this summer, they need to be protected from ticks and tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease, experts say.More >>
How dirty is your public pool?
How dirty is your public pool?
What are the odds that we'll actually get sick by going swimming in a pool?
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What are the odds that we'll actually get sick by going swimming in a pool?
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You can boost your baby's vocabulary
You can boost your baby's vocabulary
If you have a baby who's learning to talk, you may feel the need to chatter incessantly to boost her vocabulary, but a new study says another factor is crucial: the ability to provide non-verbal clues.More >>
If you have a baby who's learning to talk, you may feel the need to chatter incessantly to boost her vocabulary, but a new study says another factor is crucial: the ability to provide non-verbal clues.More >>
Are breast-fed kids more upwardly mobile?
Are breast-fed kids more upwardly mobile?
Breast-feeding, a practice already linked with many health benefits, could help a child become more upwardly mobile as an adult, British researchers report.More >>
Breast-feeding, a practice already linked with many health benefits, could help a child become more upwardly mobile as an adult, British researchers report.More >>
Kids' pitching injuries rising
Kids' pitching injuries rising
Despite the introduction of pitching limits in youth baseball, throwing injuries requiring surgery are increasing at a dramatic rate in the United States. More >>
Despite the introduction of pitching limits in youth baseball, throwing injuries requiring surgery are increasing at a dramatic rate in the United States. More >>
Could 'moderate' drinking be safe during pregnancy?
Could 'moderate' drinking be safe during pregnancy?
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
Minority kids with autism less likely to use specialty services
Minority kids with autism less likely to use specialty services
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.More >>
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.More >>
Sibling bullying can lead to depression, anxiety in victims
Sibling bullying can lead to depression, anxiety in victims
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
Heading soccer balls tied to damaging brain changes
Heading soccer balls tied to damaging brain changes
Sophisticated scans reveal that soccer players who head the ball a lot show changes in the white matter of their brain that mirror those seen in traumatic head injuries.More >>
Sophisticated scans reveal that soccer players who head the ball a lot show changes in the white matter of their brain that mirror those seen in traumatic head injuries.More >>
Drowning prevention measures to keep kids safe in water
Drowning prevention measures to keep kids safe in water
Every day in the United States, three children drown. Although many people expect a drowning child to splash and yell for help, these accidents often happen quietly without anyone noticing.More >>
Every day in the United States, three children drown. Although many people expect a drowning child to splash and yell for help, these accidents often happen quietly without anyone noticing.More >>
Flu shots at school boost vaccination rates
Flu shots at school boost vaccination rates
Offering flu shots at elementary schools could reduce the number of flu cases and deaths among children, a new study suggests.More >>
Offering flu shots at elementary schools could reduce the number of flu cases and deaths among children, a new study suggests.More >>
Summer deadliest time of year for teen drivers
Summer deadliest time of year for teen drivers
Summer is the most dangerous time of the year for teen drivers and distracted driving is often the reason why, experts say.More >>
Summer is the most dangerous time of the year for teen drivers and distracted driving is often the reason why, experts say.More >>
Young parents don't stress over kids' media use
Young parents don't stress over kids' media use
Having grown up with gadgets galore, young parents aren't as worried about the potentially corrosive effects of too much screen time on their offspring, a new study suggests.More >>
Having grown up with gadgets galore, young parents aren't as worried about the potentially corrosive effects of too much screen time on their offspring, a new study suggests.More >>
Fewer families struggling to pay medical bills
Fewer families struggling to pay medical bills
The proportion of families in the United States that can't keep up with their medical bills declined between 2011 and 2012, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.More >>
The proportion of families in the United States that can't keep up with their medical bills declined between 2011 and 2012, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.More >>
Family fun: Homemade gifts for Father's Day
Family fun: Homemade gifts for Father's Day
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This year, get a little creative with your kids and make Dad feel special with a homemade treat.More >>
Father time: Make every day Father's Day
Father time: Make every day Father's Day
This Father's Day, take a minute to think about the kind of dad you want be.More >>
This Father's Day, take a minute to think about the kind of dad you want be.More >>
Kids poisoned by medical marijuana
Kids poisoned by medical marijuana
Legalizing marijuana may have unintended consequences. Since medical marijuana was legalized in Colorado, more than a dozen young children have been unintentionally poisoned with the drug, researchers report.More >>
Legalizing marijuana may have unintended consequences. Since medical marijuana was legalized in Colorado, more than a dozen young children have been unintentionally poisoned with the drug, researchers report.More >>
Military families may need help with mental health
Military families may need help with mental health
A leading pediatricians' group is highlighting the plight of children in military families in a new report.More >>
A leading pediatricians' group is highlighting the plight of children in military families in a new report.More >>
Tots' sleep differences due to genes, environment
Tots' sleep differences due to genes, environment
A new study of twins suggests that genes may play a big role in how long babies and toddlers sleep at night, while environment is key during nap time.More >>
A new study of twins suggests that genes may play a big role in how long babies and toddlers sleep at night, while environment is key during nap time.More >>
Genes may boost woman's risk of postpartum depression
Genes may boost woman's risk of postpartum depression
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
Living near major roadways in pregnancy tied to respiratory woes in children
Living near major roadways in pregnancy tied to respiratory woes in children
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.More >>
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.More >>
1 in 5 U.S. kids has a mental health disorder
1 in 5 U.S. kids has a mental health disorder
As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.More >>
As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.More >>
Even low levels of lead hamper kindergartners' reading skills
Even low levels of lead hamper kindergartners' reading skills
Even children with low levels of lead in their blood score lower on reading-readiness tests when they begin kindergarten, a new study found.More >>
Even children with low levels of lead in their blood score lower on reading-readiness tests when they begin kindergarten, a new study found.More >>
More kids diagnosed with mental health disabilities
More kids diagnosed with mental health disabilities
Significantly more U.S. children have a neurodevelopmental or mental health disability than did a decade ago, according to new research.More >>
Significantly more U.S. children have a neurodevelopmental or mental health disability than did a decade ago, according to new research.More >>
Many parents texting, phoning while driving their kids
Many parents texting, phoning while driving their kids
The vast majority of parents admit to being distracted in some way while driving their young child around, a new survey reveals.More >>
The vast majority of parents admit to being distracted in some way while driving their young child around, a new survey reveals.More >>
Prescription drug abuse up among US teens
Prescription drug abuse up among US teens
The United States appears to be in the throes of a prescription drug abuse crisis among teens.More >>
The United States appears to be in the throes of a prescription drug abuse crisis among teens, with a new survey showing that 24 percent of high school students -- more than 5 million kids -- have abused these medications.More >>
'Clean your plate' orders from parents may backfire
'Clean your plate' orders from parents may backfire
New research suggests that up to two-thirds of parents still encourage teenagers to finish all the food on their plates, even if the teen is overweight.More >>
New research suggests that up to two-thirds of parents still encourage teenagers to finish all the food on their plates, even if the teen is overweight.More >>
Odds of dying in traffic accident increase with age
Odds of dying in traffic accident increase with age
Elderly pedestrians face a much higher risk of being killed in a traffic accident than the young do, a new government report finds.More >>
Elderly pedestrians face a much higher risk of being killed in a traffic accident than the young do, a new government report finds.More >>
Better school lunches may lead to slimmer students
Better school lunches may lead to slimmer students
Although students who get free or discounted lunches through federal programs are more likely to be obese than students who don't, kids in states that set higher standards for these meals are less likely to suffer that fate.More >>
Although students who get free or discounted lunches through federal programs are more likely to be obese than students who don't, kids in states that set higher standards for these meals are less likely to suffer that fate.More >>
Smoking in youth-rated movies doubles
Smoking in youth-rated movies doubles
Smoking scenes in youth-rated movies doubled in number between 2010 and 2012, and have returned to the same level as a decade ago, according to a new report.More >>
Smoking scenes in youth-rated movies doubled in number between 2010 and 2012, and have returned to the same level as a decade ago, according to a new report.More >>
Frequent eating in kids tied to less weight gain
Frequent eating in kids tied to less weight gain
In what may seem a surprising finding, kids in a new study who ate more often over the course of a day were less likely to be overweight than their peers who ate the traditional three squares.More >>
In what may seem a surprising finding, kids in a new study who ate more often over the course of a day were less likely to be overweight than their peers who ate the traditional three squares.More >>
Kids given big plates help themselves to more food
Kids given big plates help themselves to more food
Small kids who are given large plates and then allowed to serve themselves take more food and consume more calories, new research finds.More >>
Small kids who are given large plates and then allowed to serve themselves take more food and consume more calories, new research finds.More >>
When teens focus on TV, obesity risk rises
When teens focus on TV, obesity risk rises
It's not how much time teens spend watching TV but how intensely they watch that adds on the pounds, new research suggests.More >>
It's not how much time teens spend watching TV but how intensely they watch that adds on the pounds, new research suggests.More >>
Fewer US teens dying in teen-driver crashes
Fewer US teens dying in teen-driver crashes
The number of teen driver-related fatalities has dropped by almost half in the last six years, and the number of teen passengers killed in crashes involving teen drivers fell 30 percent in the United States.More >>
The number of teen driver-related fatalities has dropped by almost half in the last six years, and the number of teen passengers killed in crashes involving teen drivers fell 30 percent in the United States.More >>
Chickenpox shot provides long-term protection
Chickenpox shot provides long-term protection
The chickenpox vaccine is very effective at preventing the disease, and its protection doesn't wane over time, new research finds.More >>
The chickenpox vaccine is very effective at preventing the disease, and its protection doesn't wane over time, new research finds.More >>
Child's cancer often causes parents severe distress
Child's cancer often causes parents severe distress
Many parents of children with advanced cancer have high to severe levels of psychological distress, a new study finds.More >>
Many parents of children with advanced cancer have high to severe levels of psychological distress, a new study finds.More >>
Consensual sex typically doesn't begin before teen years
Consensual sex typically doesn't begin before teen years
It's rare for children in the United States aged 10 to 12 to be sexually active, especially on a voluntary basis, a new study finds. However, almost one in five teens has had sex before age 15.More >>
It's rare for children in the United States aged 10 to 12 to be sexually active, especially on a voluntary basis, a new study finds. However, almost one in five teens has had sex before age 15.More >>
One in 10 US kids diagnosed with ADHD
One in 10 US kids diagnosed with ADHD
About 11 percent of school-age children in the United States -- and 19 percent of high-school-age boys -- have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).More >>
About 11 percent of school-age children in the United States -- and 19 percent of high-school-age boys -- have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).More >>
Parents will push for medication, even if doctor says not needed
Parents will push for medication, even if doctor says not needed
When doctors use quick-and-easy disease labels to sum up symptoms of concern in an otherwise healthy infant, parents are more apt to want to treat their child with some type of medication.More >>
When doctors use quick-and-easy disease labels to sum up symptoms of concern in an otherwise healthy infant, parents are more apt to want to treat their child with some type of medication.More >>
Parent-focused classes may help tots at risk for ADHD
Parent-focused classes may help tots at risk for ADHD
Parent behavior training is an effective and well-studied intervention for preschoolers at risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new review shows.More >>
Parent behavior training is an effective and well-studied intervention for preschoolers at risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new review shows.More >>
Kids of better-educated parents have healthier diets
Kids of better-educated parents have healthier diets
Children of highly educated parents have healthier diets, according to a new study.More >>
Children of highly educated parents have healthier diets, according to a new study.More >>
Keep kids safe from laundry detergent packets
Keep kids safe from laundry detergent packets
Single-load liquid laundry packets are becoming more popular but need to be used and stored safely.More >>
Single-load liquid laundry packets are becoming more popular but need to be used and stored safely. More >>
Pre-college parental chat may reduce freshman drinking
Pre-college parental chat may reduce freshman drinking
Parents who want to help their teens better navigate the world of college drinking might consider a pre-college chat on the topic. New research suggests it will help douse their desire to imbibe when they hit campus.More >>
Parents who want to help their teens better navigate the world of college drinking might consider a pre-college chat on the topic. New research suggests it will help douse their desire to imbibe when they hit campus.More >>
Another study sees no vaccine-autism link
Another study sees no vaccine-autism link
Although some parents worry about the sheer number of vaccines babies typically receive, a new U.S. government study finds no evidence that more vaccinations increase the risk of autism.More >>
Although some parents worry about the sheer number of vaccines babies typically receive, a new U.S. government study finds no evidence that more vaccinations increase the risk of autism.More >>
Rubella in pregnancy rare in US, but can be devastating for baby
Rubella in pregnancy rare in US, but can be devastating for baby
Although rare in the United States, three babies with birth defects caused by rubella (or "German measles") were reported in 2012 and doctors need to be on the lookout for such cases.More >>
Although rare in the United States, three babies with birth defects caused by rubella (or "German measles") were reported in 2012 and doctors need to be on the lookout for such cases, a new government report indicates.More >>
Frequent moves take toll on poor kids
Frequent moves take toll on poor kids
Poor children who move three or more times before they're 5 years old are at increased risk for behavioral problems, a new study contends.More >>
Poor children who move three or more times before they're 5 years old are at increased risk for behavioral problems, a new study contends.More >>
Same-sex parents may face harsher criticism than others
Same-sex parents may face harsher criticism than others
Bystanders judge same-sex parents more harshly than straight parents, according to a new study.More >>
Bystanders judge same-sex parents more harshly than straight parents, according to a new study.More >>
Too much TV may make kids anti-social
Too much TV may make kids anti-social
Five-year-olds who watch television for three or more hours a day are a bit more likely to fight, steal and have other antisocial behaviors by the age of 7, a new study suggests.More >>
Five-year-olds who watch television for three or more hours a day are a bit more likely to fight, steal and have other antisocial behaviors by the age of 7, a new study suggests.More >>
Family meals nourish teens' mental health
Family meals nourish teens' mental health
Having regular family suppers is good for teens' mental health, according to a new study.More >>
Having regular family suppers is good for teens' mental health, according to a new study.More >>
Four in 10 babies given solid foods too early
Four in 10 babies given solid foods too early
Child development experts advise parents not to introduce solid foods, such as baby cereal, into an infant's diet until the infant is at least 4 to 6 months old.More >>
Child development experts advise parents not to introduce solid foods, such as baby cereal, into an infant's diet until the infant is at least 4 to 6 months old. More >>
Fit kids may dodge fractures in old age
Fit kids may dodge fractures in old age
Physically active children may be at lower risk for fractures when they grow older, according to a new study from Sweden.More >>
Physically active children may be at lower risk for fractures when they grow older, according to a new study from Sweden.More >>
Picky eating in youngsters might be largely caused by genes
Picky eating in youngsters might be largely caused by genes
If your young children are picky eaters, they may be able to blame it on their genes, according to a new study.More >>
If your young children are picky eaters, they may be able to blame it on their genes, according to a new study.More >>
Measles can spread further than thought on airplanes
Measles can spread further than thought on airplanes
On airplanes, measles can spread beyond the passengers seated immediately around an infected person, a new study says.More >>
On airplanes, measles can spread beyond the passengers seated immediately around an infected person, a new study says.More >>
One in 50 school-aged children in US has autism
One in 50 school-aged children in US has autism
The number of children in the United States with autism spectrum disorder has jumped dramatically since 2007, federal health officials reported Wednesday.More >>
The number of children in the United States with autism spectrum disorder has jumped dramatically since 2007, federal health officials reported Wednesday.More >>
Brain circuitry yields clue to autism
Brain circuitry yields clue to autism
A problem with a certain brain circuit may be one reason why 7-month-old infants who later develop autism are slower to shift their gaze and attention from one object to another.More >>
A problem with a certain brain circuit may be one reason why 7-month-old infants who later develop autism are slower to shift their gaze and attention from one object to another.More >>
Vitamin D levels in pregnancy may not affect kids' bone health
Vitamin D levels in pregnancy may not affect kids' bone health
Women's vitamin D levels during pregnancy do not affect their children's bone health later in life, a new study shows.More >>
Women's vitamin D levels during pregnancy do not affect their children's bone health later in life, a new study shows.More >>
Black children less likely to get antibiotics
Black children less likely to get antibiotics
Black children are less likely than other children to be given antibiotics and less likely to be given the most powerful antibiotics to treat acute respiratory tract infections, new research suggests.More >>
Black children are less likely than other children to be given antibiotics and less likely to be given the most powerful antibiotics to treat acute respiratory tract infections, new research suggests.More >>
Switch to skim milk won't prevent toddler's obesity
Switch to skim milk won't prevent toddler's obesity
Drinking low-fat or skim milk does not prevent toddlers from gaining excess weight and is actually associated with overweight and obesity in preschool children, a new study finds.More >>
Drinking low-fat or skim milk does not prevent toddlers from gaining excess weight and is actually associated with overweight and obesity in preschool children, a new study finds.More >>
Fewer kids getting hurt in most sports
Fewer kids getting hurt in most sports
Football has been blamed for a growing number of injuries among young players in the past decade, but a new study finds that football is an exception.More >>
Football has been blamed for a growing number of injuries among young players in the past decade, but a new study finds that football is an exception, and injuries from most other popular sports have dropped in children.More >>
Parents' worries about HPV vaccine on the rise
Parents' worries about HPV vaccine on the rise
Although experts recommend girls and young women be vaccinated against the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer, parents seem to be increasingly worried about the vaccine's safety.More >>
Although experts recommend girls and young women be vaccinated against the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer, parents seem to be increasingly worried about the vaccine's safety, a new U.S. study shows.More >>
How to prevent, treat diaper rash
How to prevent, treat diaper rash
SUNDAY, March 17 (HealthDay News) --Baby "wipes" and scented skin lotions can lead to diaper rash in infants, but new parents can soothe their baby's irritated skin and prevent a recurrence.More >>
SUNDAY, March 17 (HealthDay News) --Baby "wipes" and scented skin lotions can lead to diaper rash in infants, but new parents can soothe their baby's irritated skin and prevent a recurrence.More >>
FDA: Know what's in your child's medications
FDA: Know what's in your child's medications
It's the time of year when cold season and allergy season overlap, and parents need to know the active ingredients in the medicines they give their children for these conditions.More >>
It's the time of year when cold season and allergy season overlap, and parents need to know the active ingredients in the medicines they give their children for these conditions.More >>
Emergency rooms not doing enough to educate parents on car-seats
Emergency rooms not doing enough to educate parents on car-seats
Emergency departments in the United States are missing important opportunities to educate parents on car-seat safety, new research suggests.More >>
Emergency departments in the United States are missing important opportunities to educate parents on car-seat safety, new research suggests.More >>
Sports help dads, daughters bond
Sports help dads, daughters bond
Fathers interested in creating a sense of closeness with their daughters should look for fun things to do together, a new study suggests.More >>
Fathers interested in creating a sense of closeness with their daughters should look for fun things to do together, a new study suggests.More >>
Anxiety more common than depression after pregnancy
Anxiety more common than depression after pregnancy
Anxiety is far more common in the days after childbirth than depression, with nearly one in five new mothers reporting acute mental stress surrounding delivery and the transition to a larger family.More >>
Anxiety is far more common in the days after childbirth than depression, with nearly one in five new mothers reporting acute mental stress surrounding delivery and the transition to a larger family.More >>
Motherhood may spur obsessive-compulsive behavior
Motherhood may spur obsessive-compulsive behavior
New mothers have a much higher rate of obsessive-compulsive symptoms than other people and these symptoms center on their baby's well-being.More >>
New mothers have a much higher rate of obsessive-compulsive symptoms than other people and these symptoms center on their baby's well-being.More >>
Heart-healthy habits in childhood may prevent future disease
Heart-healthy habits in childhood may prevent future disease
Teaching children heart-healthy habits now can help protect them from heart disease when they're adults.More >>
Teaching children heart-healthy habits now can help protect them from heart disease when they're adults.More >>
Parents: Revealing your past smoking, pot use may not help your kids
Parents: Revealing your past smoking, pot use may not help your kids
It's time for that heart to heart with your kids about the dangers of smoking, drinking or illicit drugs. One thing it's best not to bring up: Your own dabbling in such substances in your youth.More >>
It's time for that heart to heart with your kids about the dangers of smoking, drinking or illicit drugs. One thing it's best not to bring up: Your own dabbling in such substances in your youth, a new study suggests.More >>
Many younger parents weigh online doctor reviews
Many younger parents weigh online doctor reviews
Most parents still rely on word-of-mouth recommendations when choosing their child's doctor, according to the latest University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital national poll on children's health.More >>
Most parents still rely on word-of-mouth recommendations when choosing their child's doctor, according to the latest University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital national poll on children's health. More >>
Switching kids away from violent TV may lower aggression
Switching kids away from violent TV may lower aggression
Two studies, one from the United States and the other from New Zealand, add more fuel to the long-standing claim that exposure to television -- especially violent TV -- can harm children.More >>
Two studies, one from the United States and the other from New Zealand, add more fuel to the long-standing claim that exposure to television -- especially violent TV -- can harm children.More >>
'Hovering' moms may take fun out of play
'Hovering' moms may take fun out of play
Even something as simple as play can be complicated: A new study shows that mothers who try to tell their young children how to play with their toys can turn their kids off, at least in the short run.More >>
Even something as simple as play can be complicated: A new study shows that mothers who try to tell their young children how to play with their toys can turn their kids off, at least in the short run.More >>
Praising kids for efforts, not qualities, may help them succeed
Praising kids for efforts, not qualities, may help them succeed
Telling your young children that they are smart may not be all that wise.More >>
Telling your young children that they are smart may not be all that wise.More >>
Little known on how to best help kids after trauma
Little known on how to best help kids after trauma
When children go through a trauma -- whether it's as rare as a school shooting or as common as a car accident -- they may need therapy to help them deal with it.More >>
When children go through a trauma -- whether it's as rare as a school shooting or as common as a car accident -- they may need therapy to help them deal with it.More >>
Skin-care basics for your new baby
Skin-care basics for your new baby
Bathing a baby and caring for the newborn's skin can intimidate new parents, an expert says.More >>
Bathing a baby and caring for the newborn's skin can intimidate new parents, an expert says.More >>
Day care may not raise behavior woes in kids after all
Day care may not raise behavior woes in kids after all
Parents who send their children to day care may be able to breathe a sigh of relief. New research finds that children in child care do not have an increased risk of behavioral problems.More >>
Parents who send their children to day care may be able to breathe a sigh of relief. New research finds that children in child care do not have an increased risk of behavioral problems.More >>
Pregnancy and cats
Pregnancy and cats
Along with the admonitions about caffeine, lunch meat and wine, many pregnant women are told they should get rid of their cats because of health risks.More >>
Along with the admonitions about caffeine, lunch meat and wine, many pregnant women are told they should get rid of their cats because of health risks.More >>
More time at family dinners might curb obesity in kids
More time at family dinners might curb obesity in kids
Devoting just a few extra minutes to regular family mealtimes can help children in poor families achieve and maintain a normal weight, according to a new study.More >>
Devoting just a few extra minutes to regular family mealtimes can help children in poor families achieve and maintain a normal weight, according to a new study.More >>
Games for building better family bonds
Games for building better family bonds
Check out these kid-friendly game ideas to create memorable moments in the car, at the market and the family dinner table.More >>
Check out these kid-friendly game ideas to create memorable moments in the car, at the market and the family dinner table.More >>
Being 'boss' at home may undermine women's ambition at work
Being 'boss' at home may undermine women's ambition at work
Working women who are in charge of running their household are less likely to pursue promotions and types of career advancement, a new study contends.More >>
Working women who are in charge of running their household are less likely to pursue promotions and types of career advancement, a new study contends.More >>
30 percent of U.S. teen girls meet up with online strangers
30 percent of U.S. teen girls meet up with online strangers
Nearly a third of American teenage girls say that at some point they've met up with people with whom their only prior contact was online, new research reveals.More >>
Nearly a third of American teenage girls say that at some point they've met up with people with whom their only prior contact was online, new research reveals.More >>
Valentine's Day party ideas for kids
Valentine's Day party ideas for kids
Throwing a Valentine's Day party for your children and their friends is an easy way to have fun and celebrate a day of sweetness and friendship.More >>
Throwing a Valentine's Day party for your children and their friends is an easy way to have fun and celebrate a day of sweetness and friendship.More >>
Let babies 'cry it out'
Let babies 'cry it out'
Most babies who wake up during the night should be allowed to self-soothe and fall back to sleep on their own, researchers say.More >>
Most babies who wake up during the night should be allowed to self-soothe and fall back to sleep on their own, researchers say.More >>
Mental health of dads-to-be may influence toddler's behavior
Mental health of dads-to-be may influence toddler's behavior
A new study suggests that an expectant father's psychological distress might influence his toddler's emotional and behavioral development.More >>
A new study suggests that an expectant father's psychological distress might influence his toddler's emotional and behavioral development.More >>
'Not fair!' how sibling fights may lead to later mood problems
'Not fair!' how sibling fights may lead to later mood problems
Fights between siblings can lead to anxiety, depression and lower self-esteem, a new study contends.More >>
Fights between siblings can lead to anxiety, depression and lower self-esteem, a new study contends.More >>
Moms: Stop fears before they start
Moms: Stop fears before they start
There are steps you can take to avoid making yourself sick with worry -- for your sake and your child's.More >>
There are steps you can take to avoid making yourself sick with worry -- for your sake and your child's.More >>
Childless people die sooner, study says
Childless people die sooner, study says
A new study of couples treated for infertility found a significantly higher death rate among couples who remained childless and lower odds of psychiatric illness among those who adopt.More >>
A new study of couples treated for infertility found a significantly higher death rate among couples who remained childless and lower odds of psychiatric illness among those who adopt.More >>
Family car rides without the fighting
Family car rides without the fighting
What's the safest way to get my kids to stop arguing with each other in the backseat while I'm driving?More >>
What's the safest way to get my kids to stop arguing with each other in the backseat while I'm driving?More >>
Essential Halloween safety tips for ghouls of all ages
Essential Halloween safety tips for all ages
Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year for adults and children, so make sure you keep these simple safety tips in mind to ensure your holiday is a fun one.More >>
Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year for adults and children, so make sure you keep these simple safety tips in mind to ensure your holiday is a fun one.More >>
Conservation with kids
Conservation with kids
Check out these tips from eco-minded moms on encouraging conservation and reducing waste among the younger set.More >>
Check out these tips from eco-minded moms on encouraging conservation and reducing waste among the younger set.More >>
Best iPhone apps for moms
Best iPhone apps for moms
Check out the five apps one mom can't live without.More >>
Check out the five apps one mom can't live without.More >>
8 best cars for teen drivers
8 best cars for teen drivers
Buying a car for your teen to drive to and from high school takes some thought. You might pick something sporty for yourself -- but you want something different for your kids.More >>
Buying a car for your teen to drive to and from high school takes some thought. You might pick something sporty for yourself -- but you want something different for your kids.More >>
Four back to school tips to stay organized
Four back to school tips to stay organized
Getting ready for the back to school rush doesn't have to be hard. Here are some tips to get you and your kids organized.More >>
Getting ready for the back to school rush doesn't have to be hard. Here are some tips to get you and your kids organized.More >>
When should your kid start seeing the dentist?
When should your kid start seeing the dentist?
Taking your baby to the dentist is more important than you might think.More >>
Taking your baby to the dentist is more important than you might think.More >>
Keep back to school panic to a minimum
Keep back to school panic to a minimum
If your house is unprepared to go back to school, here's some tips on how to get everybody back on track before fall. More >>
If your house is unprepared to go back to school, here's some tips on how to get everybody back on track before fall. More >>
Is taking tech on vacation an intrusion or improvement?
Is taking tech on vacation an intrusion or improvement?
From poolside smartphones to on-demand movies anywhere, technology has changed what it means to "get away from it all," for better and worse.More >>
From poolside smartphones to on-demand movies anywhere, technology has changed what it means to "get away from it all," for better and worse.More >>
4 tips for a tough summer job market
4 tips for a tough summer job market
If you're a high school or college student looking for work in the coming months, here's some tips on how to make your own form of employment, whether you're looking to pad your resume or line your pocketbook.More >>
If you're a high school or college student looking for work in the coming months, here's some tips on how to make your own form of employment, whether you're looking to pad your resume or line your pocketbook.More >>
Why every mom needs time alone
Why every mom needs time alone
Being by yourself gives you time to collect your thoughts and ponder life's challenges.More >>
Being by yourself gives you time to collect your thoughts and ponder life's challenges.More >>
Do your kids drink too much soda?
Do your kids drink too much soda?
Times may have changed, but our children's soda habits have only gotten worse.More >>
Times may have changed, but our children's soda habits have only gotten worse.More >>
Battling the kids over bedtimes? Not anymore
Battling the kids over bedtimes? Not anymore
Follow these steps for combating bedtime bummers and put more ease into your z's.More >>
Follow these steps for combating bedtime bummers and put more ease into your z's.More >>
Graduated driver licenses can save teen lives, says IIHS
Graduated driver licenses can save teen lives, says IIHS
States can significantly reduce teen fatalities rates by strengthening existing graduated driver licensing laws.More >>
While fatal crash rates of teen drivers have plunged in recent years, states can significantly reduce teen fatalities rates by strengthening existing graduated driver licensing laws.More >>
Memorial Day crafts for kids
Memorial Day crafts for kids
To get your kids into the spirit of the season and help keep them occupied over Memorial Day weekend, there are lots of simple and inexpensive crafts that they can make themselves.More >>
To get your kids into the spirit of the season and help keep them occupied over Memorial Day weekend, there are lots of simple and inexpensive crafts that they can make themselves.More >>
Fun and creative activities to do with Dad
Fun and creative activities to do with Dad
Father's Day is just around the corner, and if you haven't planned anything for dear old Dad, check out this list of fun Father's Day activities.More >>
Father's Day is just around the corner, and if you haven't planned anything for dear old Dad, check out this list of fun Father's Day activities.More >>
Kid-friendly projects to celebrate mom
Kid-friendly projects to celebrate mom
When mom is your go-to person for a ride, help with homework or a quick snack before dinner, take a moment to show your appreciation this Mother's Day.More >>
When mom is your go-to person for a ride, help with homework or a quick snack before dinner, take a moment to show your appreciation this Mother's Day.More >>
8 creative sick-day activities for kids
8 creative sick-day activities for kids
Sick days are rough for a parent, especially if you have to miss work to take care of a sniffling kid. Check out this list of simple activities to make the most of your day together.More >>
Sick days are rough for a parent, especially if you have to miss work to take care of a sniffling kid. Check out this list of simple activities to make the most of your day together.More >>
Fun Earth Day activities for kids
Fun Earth Day activities for kids
It's time to show your love for the planet! Celebrate Earth Day with kid-friendly activities and crafts.More >>
Family fun: Homemade gifts for Mother's Day
Family fun: Homemade gifts for Mother's Day
With these three craft ideas, you'll be well on your way to making Mom's special day all the better.More >>
Youth sports: Martial arts
Youth sports: Martial arts
More than any other contact sport, teaching children martial arts must be given careful consideration.More >>
More than any other contact sport, teaching children martial arts must be given careful consideration.More >>
A parent's guide to cold medicine
A parent's guide to cold medicine
When your child's under the weather, check out this guide to over-the-counter cold medicine.More >>
Top 5 ways to work at home with young kids
Top 5 ways to work at home with young kids
The following tips can be used as a template to help level the work-at-home playing field.More >>
Tips for taking great family photos
Tips for taking great family photos
Since most families don't have a resident professional photographer, here are some useful tips to help any member of the family take wonderful pictures that will be shared and saved for generations to come.More >>

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