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
Soda sales fell 20 percent in Maryland county, study finds
Risks include choking and suffocation, as well as injuries from shooting toys
Suggestions for better relationships
More are relying on timeouts to discipline children, study shows
Small study suggests markers in the blood might spot when brain injury has occurred
Some want a new animal right away, while others feel they need to honor the memory
New guidelines coming soon from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
What weary parents can do
Signs may include nightmares, avoiding reminders of the trauma, feeling unsafe, researchers find
But vaping group contends the electronic devices lower smoking rates
Here's what's recommended
Those treated in 1990s more likely to report pain and poor health as adults, researchers say
Inhaling black carbon from traffic offsets benefits, environmental health specialist says
Children from kindergarten through second grade put on weight when school's out, study found
What parents can do
Age of first childbirth involves more than just personal choice, study suggests
Children with access to these devices don't get enough sleep, study finds
Here's what you can do
Tips for a happier Halloween
Study finds no differences between children of gay, lesbian or heterosexual couples
Early intervention reduced symptom severity years later, study finds
Safety tips for walking trick-or-treaters
Reported mishaps include falls and burns from spilled hot drinks, study finds
Things teens should avoid
Not yet clear if those changes are lasting or meaningful
Study finds hospital admissions for head pain also up; reasons are unclear
Canadian case was highly publicized on social media, researchers report
But, medical recommendation is to stay out of game after head injury
Interest in learning new things also shrinks with greater screen time, pediatricians find