Family Health Articles

Everyone is familiar with the colorful Lego bricks that provide kids with hours of play. But Lego is more than a toy: it can really benefit your child's social development, mathematical thinking, and build the bond you have together.

Many people believe that giftnedness makes life easier for a child. But high intelligence can get in the way of social relationships to the point that the child feels isolated and alienated. What can you do to help your gifted child fit in?

Traumatic early childhood experiences such as neglect and stress lead to serious consequences for mental and physical health in adulthood. Recent research shows that this is a result of defects in early brain development caused by lack of adequate care.

Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder are not simply hard to parent — their hostility, revenge-seeking and blame-shifting goes well beyond what's typical. Olivia talks to the mom of a child with ODD and explores what this disorder is really like.

Breast milk is the best nutrition you can offer your baby, even when you are out and about. What does the law say about nursing in public, and what can you do if you encounter harassment while breastfeeding your little one in a public place?

The use of donor eggs is an increasingly popular path to parenthood. It has many benefits, but there are also some tough questions that potential donor egg recipients need to consider before moving ahead with the procedure.

Girl's clothes are often sparkly and pretty, and skirts give the ultimate fairy tale feeling to many young kids — girls AND boys. Is it OK for young boys to wear a skirt sometimes?

While the World Health Organization is working hard to eradicate measles, that same disease is making a come-back in first world nations including the US and UK. If parents continue to reject childhood vaccines, could polio be next?

Are you looking forward to your family vacation? Make sure it will be everything you hoped for and avoid these safety hazards that could make your vacation a living nightmare.

Parents who have the opportunity to raise their children bilingually are in the position to offer a unique gift. They are also likely to face some tough questions. Here, a multilingual mom shares her perspective.