3 Wise Moves If a Kid Needs Psychiatric Drugs
While a doctor may recommend medication for a child's mood or behavior, the parents are in control.
Teens
The Amazing Teen Brain
How teens exercise their capabilities helps shape the brain wiring they'll have as adults.
Norovirus
3 Ways to Beat a Norovirus Outbreak
To vanquish stomach flu, enforce hand-washing, clean surfaces aggressively, and keep sick kids at home.
Teens
Preventing Breast Cancer 101
A growing number of programs teach young girls the real risks and how to lower them.
Influenza
Father blowing son's nose
PTA Pushes Flu Shots for Kids
Influenza kills dozens a year, which explains why some parents are boosters for widespread vaccination.
Food Allergies
Smart Ways to Manage Kids' Food Allergies
Food allergies land kids in the hospital about 9,500 times a year.
Pets
8 Pets That Pose Threats to Kids
New guidelines warn parents about the health risks to children of exotic pets.
Diet and Nutrition
9 Great Breakfast Ideas for Kids
Consumer Reports finds that many cereals are more sugary than doughnuts. What to do?
ADHD
Family running
Skip the Ritalin and Treat Parents Instead
The Brits say Ritalin should be the last resort for treating kids with ADHD.
Obesity
Boy eating doughnuts
Mom and Dad, Don't Talk About Dieting
The more we nag, apparently, the less likely the pounds will come off.
Hospital Rankings
Nurse Cathy Williams examines young Austin King at the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
America's Best Children's Hospitals
Discover the pediatrics hospitals where the extraordinary is routine.
Drugs & Alcohol
7 Reasons Parents Should Not Test Kids for Drug Use
Seek out an addiction professional, experts say, to get reliable results and avoid a potential tragedy.
The Brain on (Lots of) Marijuana
It's too early to draw conclusions from a study that shows changes in the brains of pot smokers.
Teens Pose the Questions on Peer Pressure and Drugs
Friends often aren't right about the facts; experts hosted an anonymous online chat.
Sex Education
6 Ways to Prep Your Kids for an Oversexed World
Children are sure to encounter sexually explicit photos and lyrics. Help them stay safe.
