Children ages 6 to 12 should be getting at least nine hours of sleep each night—but 12 would be better.
A pediatric dietitian who's also a mom shares some handy tips for handling the inevitable surge of sweets.
The incidence of deadly melanoma on the head and neck has risen steadily in young adults and children.
Two boys, both born early, fill the Neubert family with joy.
Mysterious condition typically afflicts children, resulting in paralysis and respiratory problems.
An afternoon indoors doesn’t mean your kids should hit the couch. Explore 10 creative ways to stay active inside.
Don't let parasites get under your skin this summer.
An hour of moderate-to-vigorous activity each day releases a protein beneficial to the development of young minds.
Your family can develop a detailed, written agreement on do's and don'ts to ensure you thrive in this topsy-turvy tech era.
Children's exercise habits begin to take shape as early as age 7, researchers say—so don't let them become couch potatoes.
New research bolsters the notion that youngsters are spending too much time on smartphones and not enough on social interactions, exercise and sleep.
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