When trying these new habits, choose just one or two to start and add more as they become routine. Overwhelming kids with a long to-do list may cause stress and they're not likely to stick with it.

Earaches are common in kids and can have many causes. Here’s why they happen and what to do when your child complains of ear pain. Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen as needed to ease pain (check the ...

La dermatitis es una inflamación de la piel que causa picazón y molestias. La dermatitis seborreica (también llamada costra láctea en los bebés) puede deberse a la piel o el cabello grasos. Existen ...

Pinworms are tiny worms that can cause an infection in the intestines. Pinworm infections affects millions of people each year, especially school-age kids If your child develops a pinworm infection, ...

Most blood tests take only a few minutes. They’re done at some doctor’s offices, and at community labs, diagnostic centers, and hospitals. A doctor, nurse, or phlebotomist (fleh-BOT-eh-mist, someone ...

As a parent, you want your kids to feel happy about themselves and have good self-esteem (also called a self-image). Your words and actions affect it more than anything else, starting from when ...

These simple safety tips can help protect kids from injuries due to electrical equipment and appliances, as well as heating and cooling systems. Even with these safety tips in place, kids still can ...

Puberty is the time when kids mature into young adults through physical and emotional changes. This doesn’t happen all at once, but slowly over time. Parents often wonder how to help their child ...

Fifth disease is a viral illness that most kids recover from quickly and without problems. It's especially common in kids ages 5 to 15. Fifth disease is known for a rash that makes a child’s cheeks ...

Why are my breasts different sizes? Is there anything I can do about it? It is normal to have different sized breasts. If you have just started developing breasts, one breast may grow more quickly ...

What Is Discharge and Is It Normal to Have It? Vaginal discharge (or just “discharge”) is a fluid that comes from the vagina. It might be in your underwear or on toilet paper when you wipe. You may ...

Baths do more than keep your baby clean. They also give you a chance to bond. With a little planning and practice, both you and your baby will look forward to bath time. Here are the basics about ...