Health & Parenting Videos
- How to Improve Your Mood
Lizzie Marie Cuisine, WebMD feature: "Why am I in such a bad mood?".
- Healthy Rewards
Child psychologist Madeline Levine, Ph.D., discusses the importance of setting healthy rewards for your child early in life.
- Fun Ways to Stay Active
Chef Lizzie presents tips on healthy ways to move for episode 10 of a 12-part series.
- Chef Lizzie: Ways to Recharge
Chef Lizzie presents tips on how to recharge for episode 11 of this 12-part series.
- Kids and Sugar Cravings
What do your child’s constant sugar cravings mean? Some scientists link them to growth spurts.
- Are Your Children Sleep Deprived?
Most American adults can admit to not getting enough sleep, but are your children sleep-deprived as well?
- Tips to Pick The Right Portion Size
How much you eat is just as important as what you eat. What’s the right portion size?
- Video on Four Ways to Change Eating Habits
A leading child obesity expert offers four healthy ways you can help your teenager lose weight.
- How Much Sleep Should Kids Get?
Are your kids getting enough sleep? Sleep expert Michael Breus, PhD, explains what's normal and what's not.
- Video on Good Vs. Bad Fat
Isn’t fat, well, fat? No, not at all. Learn how to tell the good from the bad.
- How to Read a Food Label
Nutrition information can be tricky to figure out. We offer a few tips to take out any guesswork.
- Energy and Sports Drinks
Are energy or sports drinks ever a good idea for your child or teen?
- Tips to Help Prepare Your Child for a Doctor’s Visit
What can you do to calm your child’s anxiety before a trip to the doctor?
- How to Take Your Kid's or Teen's Temperature
Does your child feel under the weather? Try one of these 3 thermometers to figure out if he's running a fever.
- How to Take Your Toddler's Temperature
Explore all the options to take your toddler's temperature.
- 3 Things to Keep in Your Kid's Backpack
Pencils? Check. Folders? Check. School supplies are fun, but before you send your kids off to class, think about putting these not-so-obvious items in their backpack.
- Tips to Get Back on a School Routine
Did late-night sleepovers and extra free time throw off your kid's schedule? Make a smooth transition into the new school year with these tips.
- Can You Spot the Drowning Child in This Video?
Are you sure you’d know when a child was in distress in the water? Here’s how to keep your kids safe while swimming.
- Teens and Screens
How can you set rules and drag your teen away from all those media screens?
- 3 Things to Bring to the Playground
Your kid is bound to stir up some fun -- and some dirt at the playground. Plan ahead and pack these three lifesavers.
- What Is Free Range Parenting?
The opposite of helicopter parenting, this hands-off approach is said to encourage independence and creativity.
- AAP President on Screentime for Kids
What is the truth about TV and electronics for kids? The president of the American Academy of Pediatrics has the answers.
- Kids and Screen Time
A top child psychologist offers ways to reduce your kid’s time glued to technology.
- Myths and Facts About Bedwetting
Help your child stop wetting the bed by separating bedwetting facts from fiction.
- How to Handle Child’s Public Tantrums
What should parents do when their kid throws a tantrum in public? Dr. Hansa knows what to do.
- WebMD Town Hall: School Lunches
Should parents help schools decide what to serve students at lunch? First lady Michelle Obama says it's important for parents to take the initiative.
- WebMD Town Hall: Healthy Snacks for Kids
Two WebMD experts talk about the best snacks for growing children to eat.
- WebMD Town Hall: A Stressed-Out Kid
School, homework, and tests can really stress your kids out. WebMD's pediatrician gives advice on helping your children relax and unwind.
- Michelle Obama’s Nutrition Tips for Moms
First lady Michelle Obama shares tips on parenting with moms and other audience members in a WebMD Town Hall meeting in Miami, Fla.
- WebMD Town Hall: More Sleep for Kids
If your child isn't getting enough quality sleep, try these tips from first lady Michelle Obama and WebMD experts.
- Stress and Your Child
Count on these expert tips to help you recognize your child’s stress and keep them happy.
- Sick Baby: Call Pediatrician or 911?
Dr. Hansa answers a new parents biggest concern-when should I call my pediatrician or 911?
- Sick Toddler: Call Pediatrician or 911?
What symptoms should lead parents to call the pediatrician or 911 for their toddler?
- When Should My Toddler Stop Napping?
Should a parent stop their toddler from napping, or just let them sleep?
- What Top Mistakes Are Made With Toddlers?
Dr. Hansa has tips on the biggest issues facing parents with toddlers
- Moving? Keep Your Kids Safe
WebMD discusses how to keep your kids safe on moving day. Get tips like boxing up chemicals and cleaners ahead of time.
- Get Moving!
The Be Out There Initiative is to get kids to get outside and do outdoor play. With staggering times on electronic devices of over 7 hours a day, children’s mental and physical health is stunted. Watch this WebMD video on how outdoor play can help kids grow through play time.
- Bullying and Kids
Educators teach kids how to react when they are being bullied or see someone else who is being bullied.
- The Birds and The Bees
Child development experts say many parents wait too long before teaching their kids about sex.
- Hiding Drugs in Plain Sight
Ever wonder how your child might hide his or her drug use from you? Get the inside scoop from this teenage drug abuser.
- Cough Medicine Abuse in Teens
There's a growing epidemic of teen abuse of over-the-counter cough medicine. It's dangerous, even deadly. Could your teen be in danger?
- Toddlers and Food Safety
Allowing your toddler to help out with food prep can be an enriching experience. But avoid cooking up a food-borne illness.
- Toddler Hygiene
Experts offer tips on how to keep your toddlers safe from infectious germs.
- Teens and Germs
Teach your tech-savvy teens how to avoid becoming germ magnets.
- Air Travel and Ear Pressure
Sinus specialist Jordan S. Josephson, MD, gives tips on how to keep your kids comfortable during air travel.
- Ways to Change Teen's Eating Habits
A leading child obesity expert gives four ways you can help your teenager lose weight.
- Teenage Weight Loss
Child obesity expert, Dr. David Ludwig, says parents can easily sabatoge their teen's weight loss without realizing it.
- Breakfast and Childhood Obesity
Why should you insist your child eat breakfast each day? Ask childhood obesity expert Dr. David Ludwig.
- Fast Food and Your Child's Weight
How can you win the battle against fast food? Ask childhood obesity expert Dr. David Ludwig.
- How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?
Are your kids getting enough sleep? Sleep expert Michael Breus, PhD, explains what's normal and what's not.