Make Water Safety a Priority for Your Kids
Drowning is second-leading cause of death of U.S. childrenContinue Reading
Understanding Numbers Isn't as Simple as 1, 2, 3
Researchers say ‘4’ is magic number for kids to really comprehend countingContinue Reading
Emotional, Behavioral Issues Affect Many Kids in Foster Care
Identifying such problems may lead to improved care for these children, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Fetal Exposure to Common Epilepsy Drugs May Harm Kids' IQ: FDA
Women of childbearing age need to know of risk from meds such as Depakote, agency saysContinue Reading
A Child's Surgery May Prompt Parents to Try to Quit Smoking
Exposure to secondhand smoke is especially harmful postsurgery, experts sayContinue Reading
July 4 Weekend Dangerous for Underage Boys Who Drink: Report
ER visits double for young males when alcohol is involved, researchers sayContinue Reading
Hong Kong Strain of Scarlet Fever Unlikely to Spread to U.S., Experts Say
But they advise keeping an eye on outbreaks of chickenpox, which may result from the illnessContinue Reading
Flu Shots for Pregnant Women Also Protect Newborns, Study Finds
Babies whose moms received vaccine nearly 50% less likely to be hospitalized with fluContinue Reading
Flexible Schedule Helps Keep New Moms in the Workplace
Leeway in working hours helps women meet demands of home, job, study foundContinue Reading
Health Tip: Why Your Child Is Wetting the Bed
Here’s a list of potential risk factorsContinue Reading
New Crib Safety Rules to Take Effect
Goal is to create a ‘safe environment’ for babies as they sleepContinue Reading
Many Pediatricians Aren't Testing Tots for Developmental Delays
More than half aren’t using standardized screening methods for kids under 3, study findsContinue Reading