Children's & Teens Health Articles

We live in a world that counts more "educational materials" than ever before, but are we forgetting the basics? Are we forgetting what impact physical activity could have on cognitive development?

It's amazing how well you can communicate with a newborn, given that they can't talk or even smile yet. But as your baby grows, you will probably find yourself looking forward to those first words and beyond!

Is "screen time" benefiting your kids or killing their brain cells?

Pregnancy is exciting, but it can also be stressful there is a lot to prepare for! What are some of the most important things on your pregnancy to-do list?

Homework — most kids hate it, but it's necessary, right? Perhaps not, and definitely not if there's too much of it. Is it time to revamp the way in which we assign homework to children?

The first debate would be whether you stay at home with your baby, or whether you return to paid employment. For many parents, who are sure that they either need two incomes or want to continue their career, that is one discussion that can be skipped.

Human infants depend on consistent love and care to thrive. When those basic needs are failed persistently through neglect, abuse, or the constant changing of care-givers, Reactive Attachment Disorder can result.

Marriage, as an institution, seems to be dying out. Millions of couples are happily living together and building a future together, and many are either trying to get pregnant or experience surprise pregnancies.

Are you thinking about trying to have a baby? If you and your partner are both science-minded, you may have a greater than average risk of having a child with autism.

That sweet baby, who was only so tiny such a short time ago, turned into a demanding and sometimes aggressive toddler seemingly overnight.