Certain difficulties in kindergarten predicted problems by fifth grade
But doctors still focus mostly on moms, researchers say
How parents can participate
Small study finds excess number of neurons in region responsible for communication
Children just turn to sport and fruit drinks, study finds
Past research has linked fever-reducing drug to asthma flares
Suggestions to help ensure that your child gets all necessary nutrients
Children from single-parent homes were more likely to be readmitted to hospital, study finds
Results question how schools decide who gets reading help
Survey of Boston-area students found more signs of depression in those involved
But appropriate screening, monitoring recommended, researchers say
And other suggestions for seat safety
Black and Hispanic children exposed even more than others, researchers found
Military kids at greater risk of fighting, carrying weapons and joining gangs, study finds
List includes what to wear, trick-or-treating pointers, food and drinks to avoid
The best way to avoid asthma attacks is to avoid the triggers that cause them, experts say
List includes what to wear, trick-or-treating pointers, food and drinks to avoid
Many adolescents with problems are never diagnosed or treated, they say
One tip: Buy candy you don't like so you're not tempted
Low-ability students improve when placed in classes with higher-achieving children, study finds
Study documents persistent skill deficits two years after moderate or severe trauma
Twins study suggests student-teacher relationship counters genetic disposition to bad behavior
Study found those with pulmonary arterial hypertension could exercise more easily after taking sildenafil
Researchers find no evidence that meds help these youngsters, but parents' program seems effective
But pairing these long-acting beta-agonists with inhaled corticosteroids reduced risk
Study found they were more likely to be anxious, hyperactive as toddlers
Doing so will protect your children from second-hand smoke
What parents can do to help solve the problem
Expert suggests ways for kids to keep blood sugar under control, without feeling deprived
Gene variant may predict which children do better on methylphenidate
Children also see parents physically abuse their siblings and other relatives, researchers say
What to order for them at restaurants
Studies find obese children have twice as many respiratory complications, need less anesthetic
Health professionals would usually opt for supportive care alone, study shows
Phase 3 study finds it's not perfect, but could still prevent tens of millions of cases a year
Also in updated guidelines from pediatricians' group: don't use crib 'bumper pads'
As use of all-terrain vehicles rises, so do accidents, experts say
ERs treat 20,600 children on average for gunshot wounds a year
In study run by 2 elementary school kids, tots and teachers got mixed up 20% of the time
Long-term study found smallest infants were 5 times as likely to have autism spectrum disorders
But behavioral therapy should be first treatment in youngest children
Self-confidence and understanding how the Internet works may help head off problems
Lack of mental health resources might drive the increase, study says
Study shows that kids who live in high traffic areas less active than those who live on quiet streets
The result: It might push children away from physical activity
Kids plagued by physical complaints on weekdays may have a 'school avoidance' problem
Children's rate of use has doubled since late 1990s, federal report says
Findings contradict other research that found paternal age could negatively impact children's IQ
Here's what to look for
Children at 4 times the risk of being hit by a car on Oct. 31 than any other night, experts warn