Health & Parenting

RSV can cause serious breathing problems in infants, so parents need to be able to recognize the signs. Find out how the labored breathing that can come with this virus might look and sound.

What's the best thing parents can tell their children to help prevent myopia, or nearsightedness? "Go outside and play,” a researcher says.

Mattel has launched a new line of gender-inclusive dolls aimed at making all kids feel welcome during playtime, the company says.

Kids are getting ready for a new school year. When after-school activities include sports, they may need a pre-participation physical examination, which is different from the yearly physical exam you might be used to for your child.

New research suggests that teaching our children how to give their money away makes them more financially savvy adults.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working on its first dietary guidelines for babies from 0 to 2 years old. Here's the advice the founder of a child health advocacy group would like to see in those guidelines.

Researchers note a loss of sensitivity to the hormone that regulates appetite and fat storage in obese children. Does this explain sugar binges and the “crash” that comes soon after?

As more men over 40 are becoming dads, a study says older men may be more likely to father children with health woes. But the overall risk of birth problems remains low, an expert says.

Remember being told to "just say no" to marijuana and other drugs? Researchers now say "just not yet" to teens considering marijuana, as the drug may affect brain growth.

Too many U.S. children and teens are not getting all the vaccinations they need, a pediatric infectious disease specialist says. See the 2019 updates on vaccinations for children and teens.

Want to give your child an edge in math and English? Enroll them in music lessons.

Kids need play to develop the right way, a recent report says, and it supports the nurturing relationships with caregivers that kids need to thrive.

Car seat guidelines have changed, and they'll keep your child safer, longer, the author of a new statement on car seat safety says.

Researchers suggest guidelines for how and when parents should use electronic devices when their small children are competing for their time.

How do you handle it when your millennial adult child wants to move back home? See what a psychologist has to say about house rules and boundaries.

Stress is the biggest roadblock for college success. Learn some of the most common issues and how you can limit the effects.

Before your child leaves for college, make sure he knows how to make appointments, who to talk to when he's struggling, and who can access his medical history.

When your child leaves for college, your role changes. Here are some things to watch for as your teen starts a new chapter.

Preparing your child for life on their own is about much more than just book smarts. Here are the things you should focus on to get them ready for their new life.

A good communication plan between you and your teen can be key in easing their college adjustment. Discuss how often and for how long you'll talk going forward.

Can you guess which state has the highest rate of twin births?

We asked what they would tell other parents before bringing two bundles of joy into the world.

Your little one’s diapering needs change as they grow> From newborn to toddler, here’s what you need to know.

How do baby skin care needs change as newborn becomes baby, and baby becomes toddler? Find out.

Do most of your questions about diaper rash come up after hours, when you're holding a crying baby? Help is on the way. Here, pediatricians offer their best advice to help ease your little one’s discomfort.