Study finds the habit hurts academics, and supports the notion of leaving laptops at home
Study finds 'vaping' might lead teens who would've never smoked to try nicotine
Elevated stress hormone levels linked to stomach problems among these children, researchers say
Treatment with 1 to 5 needles might stop the excessive crying, Swedish researchers say
Most agree those with diarrhea should stay home, but about half would send a child who had thrown up
Sprains and strains are common on the field
Kids at higher risk for head and neck injuries while sledding, safety experts warn
Even so-called 'healthy' options and baby foods were laden with the sweet stuff, study finds
Here's what they can do
Doctors, nurses made worse decisions when confronted by 'an angry mother,' study finds
Poor kids more likely to grow up feeling powerless and behaving aggressively, study shows
If swallowed, serious damage can occur in just 2 hours, poison center expert says
Study links -- but doesn't prove -- Moms', Dads' obesity tied to delayed social and problem-solving skills
How to keep kids safer
More must be done to teach them how to respond to aggression, researcher says
Here's what the Heart Association suggests
Care provided by parents adds up to nearly $18 billion in lost wages, study says
Study finds programs reduce ER trips and doctor appointments
Signs you should see a doctor
Distractions can help prevent pain
Nearly 1 in 7 parents of toddlers don't bring a car seat for travel rides, poll finds
Be mindful of overwhelming or risky conditions, doctors' group says
Having a child with the condition costs about $80 more a month in medical expenses, study finds
Survey reveals reluctance of teens, young adults to talk to their doctor because parents might find out
Suggested next steps
Here's what parents can do
A long time under or repeated episodes of sedation may pose risk to developing brains, agency says
Some kids 'are falling through the cracks of a broken system,' researcher says
Use of tobacco and alcohol down significantly, too, federal report finds
Three-pronged approach includes anesthetic cream, researchers say
Skin-to-skin nurturing linked to increased survival, better social and behavioral outcomes, study finds
Offer encouragement, but don't overdo it
Cool, but not frozen, items may ease your baby's discomfort
But kids still don't see nicotine as addictive and may opt for e-cigarettes instead
MRI shows involvement of brain areas controlling speech, attention and emotion
Make sure the child has nutritious meals
Rollovers and heavier vehicles are some likely reasons why, study shows
More than 1 million kids a year affected in the U.S., and doctors can ease the transition, group says
These tips from a child development expert will help you foster an everyday attitude of gratitude in your children
For starters: secure padding to any object with sharp corners
Heated political discussions can frighten children, psychiatrists warn
A man's enjoyment, confidence in his role as father seemed even more important than time spent
Try entertaining your child while brushing
Research also found viewing sexual content can lead to erotic dreams, but not as often
What parents can do
Pediatricians' group wants to expand access to family-based therapies
This happened even with kids who weren't hungry, researchers found
Mothers more likely than fathers to stop working, study finds
Kids who tried this game alone were almost 5 times more likely to think of killing themselves, study finds
When neighbors look out for others' kids, children have better emotional health, study finds