Teens And Screens: How Do TVs, Computers, And Smartphones Impact Your Teenager's Wellbeing?
From the time we first welcome our new baby, we get the message that "screen time" is bad. It's also here to stay, however. How do TVs, computers, smartphones and tablets impact teens' emotional wellbeing?
Gestational Diabetes Complications: How Can Diabetes Affect Your Baby And How Can You Prevent It?
Gestational diabetes refers to diabetes that develops in women that are pregnant. This article outlines how gestational diabetes can affect the baby and ways to prevent it.
Diabetes In Pregnancy: What Is Gestational Diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is diabetes that develops during pregnancy. This article outlines everything you need to know about gestational diabetes.
Prenatal Vitamins And Autism: Can Supplements During Pregnancy Affect The Odds Of Autism?
Does taking prenatal supplements, including folic acid, lower the odds that your future baby will be autistic? Research offers surprising insights.
What If Your Baby Cries In Their Stroller? Soothing Your Child When That's Nearly Impossible
So, you're on your way somewhere with your baby in their stroller when they suddenly start crying inconsolably — and because picking your baby up stops you from getting to your destination, there's not much you can do? It's a challenge, for sure.
High Cholesterol In Children And Teens: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, And Treatment
Children and teens who have familial hypercholesterolemia can inherit it from one or both parents, and there are specific tests which can be performed in early life stages to identify the presence of this mutated gene.
Fight, Fight, Fight: Why Does Sibling Conflict Become Supercharged In The Tween And Teen Years?
The kids who were sweetly playing together and holding hands just a few years ago may turn on each other during the adolescent years. Why, and what (if anything) should you do about it?
Healthy Skepticism: A Teen's Guide To Finding Reputable Health Info On The Internet
You've probably used the internet to look for health information — maybe to find out more about your symptoms or just because you were curious about something. Not all online health info can be trusted, though. How do you separate fact from fiction?
Internet And Teenagers: Should Your Teen Be On Social Networks?
Ninety-five percent of American teens now have access to smartphones, and you can bet that a 100 percent of those use social networks. What should parents know before this happens? What should they talk about with their teens?
Removing Privileges Like Toys Or Wifi As A Way To Discipline Your Children: Yes Or No?
Removing privileges is a popular discipline technique among parents, but should you use it? And if you do, how?
Becoming A Single Parent: How Do You Explain That Your Breakup Isn't Your Kids' Fault?
Your breakup or divorce wasn't your kids' fault, but they may not realize that. How can newly single parents help get this message through to their children? Here are some perhaps unexpected tips.