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

When raising a child with central precocious puberty (CPP), it’s important to take steps not only to maintain their well-being, but also your own.

Find out what to look for and what to avoid when buying holiday toys that are safe for kids.

Fertility specialists expected to see fewer clients during the pandemic. Instead, they saw a surge – especially among single women.

“The Talk” is a conversation in many Black families about how to deal safely with police. How has it changed over recent years?

The stress of academic pressure can show itself in different ways. Pay attention to big shifts in mood or behavior. Big shifts might be a sign of more serious problems.

What does it take for a child to be resilient after a major setback? Find out what makes a difference.

Your daughter’s first period can be a confusing time for her -- and for you. Here’s how you can make sure you’re both ready.

Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old and the No. 2 cause of death for those 5 to 9 years old.

Learn what adultification bias is, what it looks like, and what you can do to stop it.

During the tween years (8 through 12), children may become more independent, experience puberty, and value peer relationships over family ties.

Experts and parents share tips to help you stop yelling at your kids.

A new study shows kids with ADHD, hostility, social phobia, or depression may be more likely to become addicted to the Internet.

Learn about the warning signs of childhood sexual abuse in young children and teens.

Is your child shy? Introversion is perfectly normal. Learn some tips to help you help your child overcome their shyness.

Is your child struggling socially due to shyness? Learn about how to support them more.

Learn what to do when your child has suicidal thoughts.

Obesity leads to health risks during childhood and later in life. Learn tips for encouraging your child who is overweight.

Does your child want to become an activist? Learn how you can support their efforts.

Learn about how to teach your teen to drive, including setting house rules to limit risky behaviors.

Wondering how to bring up the topic of sexual assault with your child? Learn more about tools and strategies you can use.

Many children have phases in which they become picky eaters. Here's how to help.

Learn how you can help your child learn to read by reading together and engaging in activities that help your child look forward to reading time.

Is your child struggling with math anxiety? Learn ways to help your child overcome this issue.

Raising children to value all people is important. Learn how to teach your child to be anti-racist.

There’s no one set way to parent your children. Learn about the pros and cons of various styles.

Many parents turned to home schooling in the wake of pandemic uncertainty. If you’re thinking about it, here’s a look at the pros and cons, plus other things you need to know to get started.

Caring for a newborn is often tiring and overwhelming. Parents share their best advice on how to make it through those first weeks at home.

Curfews for your teens can be tough to enforce, but it’s important that kids have guidelines to keep them safe and healthy.

Moms share why their pregnancies weren't the blissful experiences they hoped for.

Thinking of having a third kid? Mom-to-three Diedre Anthony shares the ins and outs of her daily parenting life.

Being a single dad can be tough. Get tips on how to set routines, build a support system, and communicate with your ex. Find out how you can make life easier for you and your children.

Puberty is a tough time for kids – especially when it starts early because of CPP. Get tips to help talk them through it.

CPP can make your child's life tough to navigate. Learn what you can do to help.

Kids are exposed to all sorts of nasty germs on the bus, at school, and while playing sports. Here’s how to keep them healthy.

Are boys innately better at math and science? That question has generated debate for decades, and new research looking at the brains of children while they do math may help answer the question.

A child psychologist advises parents to address the threat of internet challenges with continual, preemptive conversations with kids -- and with special phone settings.

Clinicians and educators are turning to Mother Nature for help in addressing widespread obesity, chronic illness, depression, and behavioral problems among youth.

The trillions of bacteria that inhabit your gut and other bodily regions can have a critical impact on your overall health. The same holds true for babies, new research shows.

The potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to benefit our kids is real. For many of us, it's already integrated into our children's daily routines.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.