Children's Health

A child's growth not only involves the length and weight of his or her body, but also internal growth and development. ...more

Parents need to realize the rational part of a teen's brain isn't fully developed and won't be until they are 25 years old or so. ...more

Children go through distinct stages of play as they grow. Each stage is critically important to the development of the next. ...more

Read on for helpful suggestions for activities and toys for your baby, according to their age. ...more

Cognitive development means the growth of a child's ability to think and reason. This growth happens differently from ages 6 to 12, and ages 12 to 18. ...more

Research shows that reading regularly to young children, especially those between ages 6 months and 5 years, is central to their overall growth and development. ...more

Eating healthy is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and is something that should be taught to children at a young age. ...more

Choosing how to feed your baby is an important decision that has life-long effects for your baby and for you. ...more

An abrasion is a superficial rub or wearing off of the skin, usually caused by a scrape or a brush burn. Abrasions are usually minor injuries that can be treated at home. ...more

Detailed information on blisters, including cause, first aid, and treatment....more

Children are more likely to end up with a cut or scrape on the head or face. One reason is that children's sense of balance isn't completely adjusted....more

Most minor cuts or wounds to the face can be handled at home with simple first aid treatment. But there are also times when these injuries need medical care. Here's what you need to know. ...more

Children should wear protective eyewear during sports and recreational activities. In the classroom, they should wear eye protection when doing lab experiments. ...more

A corneal abrasion is a scratch on the cornea. This is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. Learn details about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. ...more

Sprains and strains are types of injuries. A sprain is an injury to a ligament while a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon. ...more

Nursemaid's elbow is a type of elbow injury. It's when a forearm bone (radius) slips out of place from where it normally attaches to the elbow joint. ...more

Each child is different, but most children need to be given clear rules about behavior. Read on for some discipline tips by age group. ...more

The teen years bring a focus on social interactions and friendships. This includes same-gender friends, same-gender groups of friends, and cross-gender groups of friends. In addition, sexual maturity triggers teens' interest in dating and sexual relationships. ...more

Lying and stealing are common, but inappropriate, behaviors in school-aged children. Most of the time these behaviors will be outgrown. Here's what you should know. ...more

Time-out is a type of discipline that is used to stop bad behavior in a child. It takes the child out of the situation and gives them time to calm down. ...more

Temper tantrums are a normal part of childhood development. They often happen only with a parent. They are a way for the child to communicate their feelings. Read on to learn more. ...more

Young children often suck on their thumbs. It's perfectly normal. But some parents worry about it. ...more

With childhood obesity on the rise, should parents worry about the weight of their babies? ...more

Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. The condition is more common in adults. But it’s the most common thyroid disorder in children. Not enough thyroid hormone leads to signs, such as slow growth, lack of activity, and poor performance in school. ...more

Graves disease is an autoimmune disease. With this disease, antibodies cause the thyroid gland to make too much thyroid hormone. This is known as hyperthyroidism. Excess thyroid hormone in the bloodstream leads to the body's metabolism being too active. It can cause problems such as weight loss, nervousness, fast heartbeat, tiredness, and other issues. It’s an ongoing (chronic) condition that needs lifelong treatment. ...more

A closer look at the structure of the breast....more

Breast development happens in certain stages during a woman's life: first before birth, and again at puberty and later during the childbearing years. Changes also happen to the breasts during menstruation and when a woman reaches menopause. ...more

Teen dating violence is worrisome. But it's not inevitable. Here's how you and your teen can prevent possibly unsafe situations and reduce the risk for problems. ...more

The male reproductive anatomy includes the bladder, epididymis, penis, scrotum, and prostate gland. ...more

Each child is different, but most children need to be given clear rules about behavior. Read on for some discipline tips by age group. ...more

Few parents-to-be receive training for the much more challenging and long-term tasks--becoming good parents and remaining close and loving partners in the face of new stresses and strains as their family grows. ...more

Anger, fear, separation anxiety, a sense of abandonment, self-blame, sadness, and embarrassment are common reactions to divorce for most children. ...more

Learning about grief and how it affects your family can help you get through the difficult times together. It may even help your family grow stronger. ...more

While getting angry from time to time is inevitable, the way you express it isn't. Control your anger in a way that's better for both you and the people around you. ...more

Conflict and anger are natural parts of family life. But how you handle them makes all the difference in having good relationships with loved ones. ...more

You can help keep your children safe by following these precautions....more

About 4.9 million children live in households headed by grandparents. These are commonly called "grandfamilies" or "second families." Two out of three of your fellow grandparents handling this responsibility are older than 50, and the children are often under age 6. ...more

Learn about acne with this multiple-choice quiz. You'll learn, for example, which factors promote blackheads....more

You’ve been vowing to get more exercise, so why not pump up the tires and head out on your bike? Better yet, get the family out with you, and everyone benefits....more