Health & Parenting News & Features

While this is the third time Foluke Gunderson has participated in the Olympics, this is her first as a mom.

Just ahead of Independence Day, a nationwide chlorine shortage is putting a damper on summer plans for backyard pool owners and community aquatic centers across the country.

A new law in Utah requires fathers to pay 50% of out-of-pocket medical costs for a woman's pregnancy. Read to learn more about this new law.

Parenting is an art, where no one has the exact same style. Learn about the pros and cons of various parenting styles, and discover some new tips.

Many parents resorted to homeschooling during the pandemic. Discover some pros and cons before considering homeschooling for your own child.

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.

Considering parenting on your own as a single mom? Learn about one woman’s life as a single mother by choice.

Anger has skyrocketed in parents during the pandemic. It’s normal to feel it and crucial to manage it as best you can.

If you're struggling to find joy in your pregnancy, you're not alone. Read why some moms' 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.

Are you juggling too many responsibilities as a single parent? Learn some tips and advice from other single parents to make your life a lot easier.

Responsibilities as a single dad can be overwhelming. Use WebMD's tips on how to stay organized, build a support system, and even communicate with the ex.

Co-parenting after a divorce can be challenging. Learn easy ways and new insights to switch to a team approach that helps your kids thrive.

As a new parent, it may be tempting to let your baby sleep in bed with you. Learn why the American Academy of Pediatrics says this is a huge safety hazard.

Puberty can be a tough time for any kid. But it might be harder on those with central precocious puberty (CPP).

Going through puberty early can make kids confused or embarrassed. Learn how you can talk your child through this trying time.

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.

An internet dare taken too far? Learn about the dangerous 'Benadryl challenge' circulating around your kid's social media and why the FDA warns against it.

Good news, dog lovers! Studies have shown that owning a dog can have a positive impact on your children. Learn more about the behavioral benefits.

Getting ready to send your child back to school? See which vaccines they will need before heading back to make sure they are healthy and protected.

Parents have to be comfortable talking about disparities -- not just differences -- and these conversations need to happen early and often.

Are boys innately better in math and science? New research looks at brains of children while they do math to help us get answers - read about the findings.

Think picky eating is just a phase? Think again. Read more about a study on the habit of picky eating, and how it progresses as your child grows.

Worried about what your kid is seeing online? Learn about the threat of dangerous internet challenges, and a psychologist's tips to keep you kid safe.