Children's & Teens Health Articles

Ritalin and Adderall are used as long-term treatment for ADHD. The result may be a generation of adults who have poor impulse control. Talk therapy finishes the job that medication starts.

Acne sucks, and the fact is that eight in 10 teens will encounter it. What can you do to look after your skin?

Night terrors are more severe than nightmares, where the sufferer will experience complete terror. They generally last anywhere from 30 seconds and up to 3 minutes, but sometimes the episodes can last longer.

Teen violence is a significant issue that needs to be addressed before serious consequences occur. Recognizing signs of aggression in teens is the first step.

Every child has tantrums. Here we explore the reasons why and examine how you can stop a tantrum in its tracks.

Transgender children feel that they are trapped in a body that doesn't belong to them. How do you know if your child is having this experience, and what do you do about it if they are?

Are parenting classes just for people who have been court-ordered to attend them due to neglectful or abusive behavior, or could all parents benefit?

How will this affect my child? What will the future hold? And what can we expect? It’s natural to experience a sense of panic, but in today’s world, you can raise your child almost the same way that you would with a child without this genetic disorder.

Would you suspect a strep throat infection was to blame if your child suddenly developed OCD, tics, anxiety, and mood swings? Neither would I. But this is exactly what happens in PANDAS.

Leaving babies in baby carriages and pushchair is a holdover from the Victorians. Do this instead.