Study found that toddlers talk less when their toys talk, sing, light up more
Though banned as pets in U.S., they're still sold illegally and children are often the ones sickened, CDC finds
Study links marijuana use to skipped classes, poorer academic performance
Teach children to shield their ears
Stick to bedtime routines through the holidays, expert says
To relieve anxiety, be honest, use simple language to explain what's going to happen, experts advise
Suggestions that don't involve medication
For heart patients who can't have device implanted
Kids aren't learning to manage their own medical visits, expert says
Scientists spot potential cause of ADHD in the brain
How it develops during the first year
Are high school seniors more likely to smoke pot or cigarettes daily?
Bring a child seat that's made for planes
Those taking these drugs with no prescription more likely to have multiple partners, forgo condom use, study says
Are children starting puberty earlier than in the past?
It's not unusual to see early pubic hair development, pediatricians say
Help ensure that the youngster eats healthy
Engaging in or being exposed to bullying behavior in childhood increases risk of psychiatric disorders later in life, new study finds
And help protect children
Children with asthma and other allergic conditions may be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, study finds.
Wolman disease triggers fat buildup, leading to heart and liver problems
But they aren't getting enough exercise and need more avenues for active recreation, experts say
But study author says it's too soon to recommend changes in feeding practices
Speak with your doctor and ask questions
Inform, but don't frighten
Kids tend to delay sex if Mom and Dad keep an eye on what they're doing, who they're with
Risk of anorexia or bulimia significantly higher than for kids not involved in bullying
For starters, be sure there's someone to escort you home from a babysitting job at night
Review of studies finds drugs like Ritalin, Adderall may create sleep woes for some
11 percent intend to spread out the recommended inoculations, survey finds
Study finds link between being made fun of and problematic eating behaviors
Suggested activities include playing with blocks, stringing large beads
But it's not clear if limiting the protein in baby's diet would help, experts say
Scientific evidence is far too weak to determine a child's talent, panel says
Babies should be placed on their back and in their own bed to sleep, pediatrician advises
The number differs based on new questions parents were asked about their children
Periods during and just after deployment are highest risk, study finds
But changes are coming to that state's 'personal belief' exemption law
Pregnant women should be screened for the sexually transmitted disease, experts say
Rate of suicide for people who'd suffered such an early loss was double that of those who hadn't, study found
Be especially careful if you live in an older home
Unfortunately, infants don't appear to be benefitting, study finds
Study included almost 55,000 children and teens
MRI scans reveal structural abnormalities associated with cardiac strain
But majority of very preterm or very small newborns do well, experts say
Commercials that misstate benefits of sugary products concern researchers
Technology could help doctors choose a better organ size match, study suggests
Researchers also found the beverage pushed blood pressure levels higher
Most clear up on their own or are easily treated, but some are contagious -- even dangerous
Study suggests that widening the geographic pool could increase available organs