A Sleepy Child Is More Likely to Pile on Pounds
Poor sleep may make your children more than just grumpy, a new study suggests.
Most U.S. Parents Can't Find Good Childcare
Two-thirds of U.S. parents with young children say it's difficult to find a childcare or preschool facility that meets their health and safety standards, new survey results show.
When Should You Rush Your Toddler to the ER?
Many American parents aren't sure when to rush their child to the emergency room, a new survey finds.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease May Raise Cancer Risk in Kids
Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face an increased risk of cancer, a new study claims.
Serious Reactions to Vaccines Rarely Recur
When a child has a serious reaction to a vaccine, the chances of it happening again are slim, a new analysis suggests.
Cookies, Apples or Yogurt? Not Always a Simple Choice for Kids
Kids are driven mostly by food preferences—not healthy eating—in choosing their snacks. But some can be swayed by food brands and their own allowance, according to new research.
Kids Who Skip Breakfast Miss Out on Vital Nutrients
Kids who skip breakfast may not get recommended amounts of nutrients such as calcium and iron, British researchers suggest.
ER Rates in France Soar as Toddlers Accidentally Ingest Pot
Emergency room admissions for toddlers accidentally intoxicated by marijuana increased 133 percent over a decade in France, a new study finds.
How to Wean Your Child From Breastfeeding
If you or your baby has decided that it's time to stop breastfeeding, here are some tips to help weaning go better for you both.
The Neighborhood Sandbox: A Breeding Ground for Germs
Kids love to play in sandboxes, and it helps them develop motor and social skills.
Fruit Juice Okay for Toddlers?
Several new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics may send toddlers into tantrums.
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