ER physician offers advice on avoiding heat health problems
Two-thirds of the tiniest infants were ready for kindergarten, study says
Study found they were 36 percent more likely to get in an accident than other adolescents
Suggestions to please a finicky eater
Treating before a headache starts might lead to more effective pain relief, specialist says
They tend to have fewer friends, which can lead to depression and other emotional problems, researchers say
Difference is small, about a half inch at age 3, study finds
More evidence that family stress in childhood might affect lifelong health
Despite latest guidelines, odds of poorer sleep and SIDS are higher, study finds
They can mold to a baby's face, leading to suffocation, researchers say
Rates are two to three times higher than national norms
Distractions, such as cell phones, and failure to buckle up are main causes
Study shows outbursts occur just as frequently among children without speech, language troubles
Positive interactions during first few months could enhance thinking skills at age 2, study suggests
An unhealthy diet may be why they can ID these logos, researchers suggest
Gynecologist offers tips on ways to make it a positive experience
Pediatricians' group offers tips on how to protect kids by the pool, lake or ocean
Injuries can lead to amputations, pediatric trauma expert cautions
Here's what to do
The innovative take-home gift helped curb the dangerous practice of bed-sharing, study found
Fathers' brains respond differently to daughters than sons, new study finds.
Here's how you can improve safety
Study found men raising toddlers were more responsive, emotional with girls than boys
Finding highlights importance of car seats, seat belts for young passengers
Suggestions to protect your baby
Mental health experts say it's important for parents to encourage teens to follow through with their plans
Plus, they support limits for older kids and doing away with sippy cups for toddlers
Here are potential benefits
Fortunately, there are ways to prevent injuries to children, ER doc says
More than one-third surveyed would let child swim unsupervised in neighborhood or hotel pool
Small study found 'at-risk' babies did better if therapists trained parents to communicate more effectively
Navigating adult services is challenging, autism experts say
Use of safety gear lags despite thousands of visits to U.S. hospitals each week, survey finds
Wandering is a hazard for these children, and this technology helps, review finds
Tell the doctor what info you saw online so your concerns can be addressed, study suggests
Suggestions to follow
Many of those injuries are accidental, study finds
Study found moms who read to their infants had children with better vocabulary, reading skills
Drinking figured in 85 percent of the top children's films over 2 decades
Findings support American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines on technology use by very young children
Study found some lacked info on baby sleep positioning, proper fever relief
Netflix series is too explicit in depicting teen suicide while leaving out key elements, mental health experts warn
More use is linked to attention and behavior problems, but also less anxiety, study finds
These guidelines will help them stay safe
Federal stats show some don't eat any veggies at all, and some infants don't get any breast milk
Abuse rates dropped about 2 percent a year over a decade, survey finds
Meet with staff beforehand and clarify expectations, doctor advises
Mothers' support system also seems to have protective effect, study suggests
Batten disease is a neurologic disorder that typically affects young children
Skin cancer expert offers advice for protection against summer rays