Children's & Teens Health Articles

Expectant parents may be really excited about meeting their baby, but also a little scared about caring for their little one in the early months. Our tips should help you gain confidence.

Swaddling comforts many babies and, by extension, their parents — but could the practice of wrapping your baby tightly lead to hip dysplasia?

Think for a moment about the last time you got angry with someone. At that moment, what was most important to you - getting what you wanted or being caring?

Poliomyelitis is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by three types of poliovirus. The poliovirus is a virus most recognized for its destructive effect on the nervous system, causing paralysis.

Spanking makes children more aggressive and poorly behaved, a new American study of over 3,000 children shows — even if they have parents that usually respond warmly.

A growing number of parents declines the vitamin K shot babies are given at birth, something that has already led to serious complications in four recent cases. Are you familiar with the risk of late-onset Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding?

Are you afraid to discuss death, illness, divorce and other traumas with your kids? Most parents are. These suggestions should help you feel confident enough to start talking.

Your average American kid spends seven hours a day consuming modern media. Do you want your children to use the internet responsibly? The American Academy of Pediatrics has tips.

Research shows that your child's brain is most plastic between the ages of two and four. This means kids with language delays need help as early as possible.

Can't breastfeed, and can't afford donor milk from safe milk banks? Before you turn to online milk-share networks, find out what bacteria you could be feeding your baby.