Monitoring your child's diet and limiting sugar intake can help protect the child from cavities.
While sugary fruit juices may be a favorite for kids, too much can lead to obesity and tooth decay, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.
Kids left in the car, either accidentally or not, can be at risk for hyperthermia, a potentially dangerous elevation of body temperature. This can happen even in mild weather and in a short period of time.
Getting your youngster to go to sleep is the most stressful time of day for many parents. But it doesn't have to be.
Nursing moms may be worried that their newborn isn't getting enough to eat, and it can be difficult to tell when you can't see how much baby is eating.
Children who don't get enough time to play and relax -- or who are pushed beyond their comfort zone -- may become anxious, experts say.
A toothache can be a real pain, but you can take steps to care for tooth discomfort.
Preparations for successful breast-feeding begin during pregnancy.
Toddler tantrums can challenge even the most patient parent, but being firm and consistent can help you discipline your toddler in an effective, loving way.
Toddlerhood is a time of exploring, adventure -- and accidents. Toddlers investigating their world can run into hot water in more ways than one.
Thumb sucking may be a soothing pursuit for young children, but the instinctive practice could eventually damage the teeth, experts say.
Youngsters may get hurt if the wrong toys end up in the wrong little hands.
Though it's tempting for parents to run to their child at the slightest cry during the night, experts say that's not always the best reaction.
It's important to start potty training at the right time -- not before your child is ready.
Sledding down a slippery slope at home or a nearby field is a past-time that makes kids look forward to winter. But thousands are injured each year in sledding accidents.
While parents can't prevent nightmares altogether, they can take steps to help foster sweet dreams.
Most cases of bedwetting aren't something to worry about, experts say, but occasionallythey can represent a medical problem.
Talking about weight with your child can be difficult, but it's important to foster a healthy attitude toward weight and eating.
Children often perpetuate a behavior when it's rewarded, and stop a behavior when it's ignored, the American Academy of Family Physicians says.
Parents want to do whatever they can to ease a child's cold symptoms, but cough and cold medicines aren't recommended for children under age 4.
Sports should be fun for kids, but a competitive atmosphere can ruin the enjoyment.
Smoking can cause serious complications during pregnancy, and can cause life-threatening problems for a baby.
It's common for children to feel jealous of a new sibling, including acting out and misbehaving.
Many people define attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as the inability to stay focused and the tendency to wander in thought and action.
Breast-feeding has been proven more beneficial than formula for babies, but it also offers benefits for moms.
Parenting a disabled child can be quite a challenge, but there are plenty of programs and services that can help.
Children born with a heart defect can live long and healthy lives.
For exhausted parents who are desperate to get at least a few consecutive hours of sleep, there are things you can do to coax your newborn to sleep at night.
It's often a challenge to convince kids to take much-needed medicine when they're sick.
A healthy body image can help a child grow into a healthy, confident adult. And parents play a big role in fostering their child's self-esteem.
The annual seasonal flu vaccine is available as a shot and a nasal spray, but the nasal spray isn't recommended for everyone.
The Internet holds vast amounts of information that can help kids with school projects and allow them to play interactive games.
"Failure to thrive" occurs among infants who don't grow and gain weight as quickly as they should.
Car seats help protect your baby from serious injury in the event of an accident, so it's important to make sure they're correctly installed and used.
Human bites, such as when an angry child bites another person, carry a risk of infection.
Millions of children wet the bed, especially those who have just been potty trained. Most the time, the child simply grows out of it.
Parents who give their kids healthy meals at home aren't doing their children any favors by feeding them fatty restaurant fare.
Your diet can play a major role in the health of your teeth and gums.
Pollutants in the air from vehicles, factories and machines can harm your health, especially if you're more sensitive to them.
Getting regular checkups and screening tests -- what doctors call prenatal care -- is key to keeping you and the developing baby healthy during pregnancy.
Coughing is the body's way of ridding the respiratory tract of an irritating substance. Allergies, asthma or inhaling secondhand smoke are common triggers for a cough.
Parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can help their children succeed at home and at school.
There are many questions to ask and numerous options to consider when choosing a day-care provider.
Children are thought to be no less prone than adults to dull or throbbing pains of the head.
Gestational diabetes occurs when blood sugar levels become abnormally high during pregnancy.
Whooping cough, medically called pertussis, is a serious infection that can cause episodes of extreme coughing. In some cases, it can lead to serious complications, including death.
Before you turn your child loose at the playground, inspect it to make sure it's safe.
A notebook of instructions and helpful information will make it easier to stay organized when your diabetic child gets sick.
Besides being illegal, underage drinking can endanger a young person's physical and emotional health, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Rabies is a potentially fatal virus that can be transmitted from an infected animal to people. But parents can take steps to help keep kids and pets safe.
A tricycle is good exercise for a growing toddler, and can foster a sense of independence. But it can also injure the child if he or she is too young to ride.
Asthma can develop in children of any age, but symptoms typically begin by age 5, the Cleveland Clinic says.
Diaper rash is usually easily treated and isn't a cause for concern. But severe cases may require a doctor's care.
Preparing for potty training can help make the process easier for you and your toddler.
It's common for people who have just had their tonsils and adenoids removed -- usually children -- to suffer post-surgical symptoms including a sore throat, low-grade fever and ear pain.
Children who witness or are involved in a tragedy may have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, although symptoms may differ from those in adults.
Fleas may prefer to latch onto dogs and cats, but the blood-sucking insects can jump to people, especially after pets have left the home permanently.
Kids may turn thumbs down at many healthy lunch choices, but if parents get creative, they can prepare healthy lunches that their children like.
Anytime a child is swimming or boating on a lake, river or stream, he or she should don a life jacket.
Chickenpox is a viral infection that causes itchy, fluid-filled skin blisters. Usually affecting children, the infection typically runs its course and clears up without treatment.
In-toeing or out-toeing occur when a child's toes point inward or outward as they walk. Many children who begin walking this way outgrow the abnormal gait.
Cyberbullying involves harassing, threatening or embarrassing young people through the use of technology, such as computers (especially Facebook) or cell phones.
Scoliosis, characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine, usually develops during childhood.
Obstructive sleep apnea commonly occurs when swollen tonsils or adenoids obstruct the airways during sleep.
Gums can swell and become tender as a result of gingivitis, a side effect of certain drugs or pregnancy.
Getting daily exercise is a practice that should begin in childhood, many experts say.
Kids need a healthy lunch to take to school or day camp, but parents must also be wary of food safety concerns when packing lunches.
Some children are more prone than others to frequent nosebleeds. While most of the time they are neither unusual or dangerous, they can be scary.
Dyslexia, also called developmental reading disorder, is a condition in which the brain doesn't correctly process certain images, such as numbers and letters, says the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). It's...
Every state requires that infants and children who ride in a car buckle up. But the laws vary when it comes to child safety seats.
Adults, children and even infants can have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Kids love to play outside during the hot summer months, so parents must not forget to protect them from sunburn.
Rickets is a condition caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium or phosphorus. Symptoms may include weak or deformed bones.
Bed wetting is common in young children who are learning to control the need to urinate during sleep.
Babies that cry frequently for hours at a time and are fussy for reasons you or your doctor can't explain may have colic.
If your school-age child has asthma, school educators and staff should know the specifics, in case of an emergency.
Your little one is growing faster than you expected, and his or her feet are no exception.
Your baby's teeth can decay from going to bed with a baby bottle or poor oral hygiene.
It may be difficult to keep your children at a healthy weight. Experts say the best way is to offer them healthy foods and drinks, and to set a good example yourself.
While most cases of the common cold in young children are harmless, there are certain warning signs that should prompt a call to the pediatrician.
Daily flossing can minimize plaque and help keep teeth and gums healthy.
Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder, an umbrella term for a number of related conditions characterized by problems with communicating and language, and with repetitive thoughts and speech.
The kitchen can be a dangerous place for young children.
Traveling can expose you to new triggers for allergies and asthma, but planning ahead can help you breathe a bit easier while you're away.
Children and teens may feel like they are invincible, and that they can take care of themselves.
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