Vitamins for Kids: Are They Necessary?
Four vitamins and minerals not to overlook.
Health
The Filtering Function of Tonsils
It's a school night, and your child begins complaining of a sore throat. You take out a flashlight and, sure enough, his tonsils are enlarged and red.
Stress and Scars
Cutting is a painful and growing habit among today’s teen population. Learn more about why teens are cutting and how to help.
Fighting Playground Infections
Simple, practical steps on the playground can help fight and prevent common infections.
Kids Health
Severe obesity becoming more common in sixth-graders, playground precautions and more.
Bag it or Buy it?
Making the right choice for the lunchroom. Making sure children eat a healthy lunch at school can be challenging, whether they eat in the cafeteria or pack a lunch from home.
The Worrisome Wart
Treating a common childhood annoyance. Two of the most common skin conditions seen in children are warts and skin tags.
Family Health
Keep babies moving, consider packaging on food labels, be aware of vitamin overdoses and your teen's friends.
Eating Disorders in Teens and Preteens
About half of all teenage girls and one third of teenage boys are using unhealthy weight control behaviors.
Having the Sex Talk With Your Teen Daughter
You taught your daughter to ride a bike, tie her shoes and wrap a present. Now it’s time to step up to the plate and teach her about sex.
Sunscreen and Skin Cancer
A few minutes of daily sun exposure is important as a source of vitamin D, but too much can damage skin.
A Prick and a Stick - Typical days with type 1 diabetes
A diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (formerly known as juvenile diabetes) can be scary and overwhelming for both the child and his or her parents.
Surviving Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal sniffles and sneezes got you feeling run down?
Caffeine & Kids
What's the Buzz All About? By identifying caffeinated snacks and beverages, you can easily limit them or remove them from your child’s diet.
Keep Teens Tobacco Free
Parents always want the best for their children. They want them to be successful in school and not get caught up using drugs, alcohol or tobacco.
March Health Notes
Youth soccer is one of the most popular team sports and is an effective form of exercise for many children.
When Size Matters
My brother stands tall at 6 feet 6 inches, while my sister still fits into clothes from the Juniors department — she’s 5 feet 4 inches. Me? I’m 5 feet 11 inches.
Keeping Healthy at Camp
Camp is great way to stay active during the summer, interact with others and beat an indoor summer slump.
Worried About Weight?
New guidelines issued in January by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which makes medical-care recommendations based on the latest research, urge pediatricians to screen children 6 and older for obesity and to refer obese children to a comprehensive weight-management program
Coping With Bedwetting
Wetting the bed while spending the night at a friend’s house can be embarrassing. Waking up nightly to change the sheets can be frustrating.
February Health Notes
"Parents have hundreds of questions about their children’s health, and they want detailed answers," says Dr. Jennifer Shu, a practicing pediatrician and medical editor of the site. "HealthyChildren.org empowers parents to be proactive about their children’s health — whether it’s learning about the vaccines their infant needs, the developmental milestones to watch for in their toddler, or how to stay connected with their teenager."
An Education in Ethics
Giving our children an education includes more than the three Rs they learn in school.
How to Identify Head Lice
Do head lice have your child scratching her head? It’s estimated 10 percent of the school-age children have lice. Use these tips to find out if your child is one of them:
Keeping a Family Fit
Many families struggle to find the time to be together and exercise, but a few moments of playful activity and fun as a family can give everyone a boost of energy.
