Infant vaccinations are no fun. But anesthetic cream can take away some of the sting, new research suggests.
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More ContentWhile quality time spent with kids is always important, new research suggests it's a man's attitude that's key to raising happy children.
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More ContentFor parents who are unsure when and how to introduce their babies to food containing peanuts, new guidelines are on the way.
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More ContentIt's not a lack of sleep that makes many teens cranky, ill-mannered and muddled during the day, a new study contends.
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More ContentChildren and teenagers are immersed in an environment saturated with electronic media, ranging from the TV on the wall to the tablet or smartphone in their hands.
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More ContentThe number of U.S. couples expecting twins or even triplets is on the rise, and these parents will have their hands full.
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More ContentYoung kids don't necessarily know they shouldn't approach a scared dog, which could put them in danger of being bitten, a new British study shows.
More ContentKids and germs seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly. But, there are ways that parents can help protect their kids from the usual barrage of back-to-school illnesses, a health expert says.
More ContentKids and germs seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly. But, there are ways that parents can help protect their kids from the usual barrage of back-to-school illnesses, a health expert says.
More ContentA strong and loving bond with parents may help protect kids' health for decades, a new study suggests.
More ContentA strong and loving bond with parents may help protect kids' health for decades, a new study suggests.
More ContentIt seems as if every kid in America is caught up in the Pokemon Go craze. But in the quest to "catch 'em all," don't leave common sense and safety behind, the American Academy of Pediatrics urges.
More ContentIt seems as if every kid in America is caught up in the Pokemon Go craze. But in the quest to "catch 'em all," don't leave common sense and safety behind, the American Academy of Pediatrics urges.
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More ContentEncouraging your kids to eat right, exercise and limit screen time may not be enough to instill healthy habits. You also need to lead by example, researchers suggest.
More ContentIt's time to start getting children and teens into their school-year sleep routine, an expert says.
More ContentIt's time to start getting children and teens into their school-year sleep routine, an expert says.
More ContentAs new college students prepare to leave home, it can be a difficult time for parents.
More ContentAs new college students prepare to leave home, it can be a difficult time for parents.
More ContentDespite decades of warnings from the "Back to Sleep" campaign, many parents are still putting their babies to sleep in ways that raise the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), a new study finds.
More ContentDespite decades of warnings from the "Back to Sleep" campaign, many parents are still putting their babies to sleep in ways that raise the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), a new study finds.
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More ContentWhen dads are stressed out about parenting, it may take a toll on their toddlers' development, a new study suggests.
More ContentKids love the unstructured days of summer, but parents need to be sure children get moving during their summer holidays, a physical education expert says.
More ContentKids love the unstructured days of summer, but parents need to be sure children get moving during their summer holidays, a physical education expert says.
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More ContentObese and overweight moms seem to serve their kids more food at meals, potentially boosting their risk for childhood obesity.
More ContentWomen who give birth to their first child even a couple of weeks early are up to three times more likely to deliver their next baby prematurely, new research suggests.
More ContentWomen who give birth to their first child even a couple of weeks early are up to three times more likely to deliver their next baby prematurely, new research suggests.
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More ContentChildren with "intrusive" parents who push too hard for good grades may be more prone to become highly self-critical or anxious and depressed, a new study suggests.
More ContentHaving a stable family and a good relationship with mom and dad makes young people more likely to develop healthy habits that may protect them against obesity, a new study suggests.
More ContentHaving a stable family and a good relationship with mom and dad makes young people more likely to develop healthy habits that may protect them against obesity, a new study suggests.
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More ContentBabies who learn to stand up relatively early may also do a bit better with attention, memory and learning by the time they are preschoolers, a new study suggests.
More ContentThis Father’s Day, teach kids money savvy by setting a great example.
More ContentThis Father’s Day, teach kids money savvy by setting a great example.
More ContentGrowth spurts can affect teen boys' coordination and knock the swagger right out of their stride, a new study reveals.
More ContentGrowth spurts can affect teen boys' coordination and knock the swagger right out of their stride, a new study reveals.
More ContentTwo studies highlight the complex relationship between parents' perceptions and their children's weights.
More ContentTwo studies highlight the complex relationship between parents' perceptions and their children's weights.
More ContentLate suppers may not be a recipe for childhood obesity, a new study shows.
More ContentLate suppers may not be a recipe for childhood obesity, a new study shows.
More ContentCommon techniques for helping babies -- and parents -- sleep at night seem to carry no long-term harms, a small trial finds.
More ContentCommon techniques for helping babies -- and parents -- sleep at night seem to carry no long-term harms, a small trial finds.
More ContentEvery working mom knows how hard it can be to juggle the demands of her job with the needs of her new baby, particularly when it comes to breast-feeding.
More ContentEvery working mom knows how hard it can be to juggle the demands of her job with the needs of her new baby, particularly when it comes to breast-feeding.
More ContentAs any parent of a preschooler knows, media management can be a minefield of do's, don'ts -- and tantrums.
More ContentAs any parent of a preschooler knows, media management can be a minefield of do's, don'ts -- and tantrums.
More ContentA growing number of small children are getting their hands and mouths on colorful detergent pods, with serious and sometimes fatal consequences, a new study finds.
More ContentA growing number of small children are getting their hands and mouths on colorful detergent pods, with serious and sometimes fatal consequences, a new study finds.
More ContentWhen parents believe their children are overweight -- regardless of whether they are or not -- those kids are likely to gain weight, a new study suggests.
More ContentWhen parents believe their children are overweight -- regardless of whether they are or not -- those kids are likely to gain weight, a new study suggests.
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More ContentHow a produce-loving parent confronts her kid's vegetables anxieties head-on
More ContentMore women in the United States are choosing to deliver their babies at home or in birth centers, a new study indicates.
More ContentMore women in the United States are choosing to deliver their babies at home or in birth centers, a new study indicates.
More ContentYoung Americans increasingly favor adoption rights for gays and lesbians, with three-quarters of females and two-thirds of males now voicing support, according to a new government report.
More ContentYoung Americans increasingly favor adoption rights for gays and lesbians, with three-quarters of females and two-thirds of males now voicing support, according to a new government report.
More ContentSome parents use mobile phones and tablets to calm young children with behavioral problems, a new study finds.
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More ContentConstant criticism from parents reduces the likelihood that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will have fewer symptoms by the time they reach their teens, a new study suggests.
More ContentAll U.S. adults, including pregnant and postpartum women, should be screened for depression by their family doctor, the nation's leading preventive medicine panel recommends.
More ContentAll U.S. adults, including pregnant and postpartum women, should be screened for depression by their family doctor, the nation's leading preventive medicine panel recommends.
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More ContentThe type of debt parents accrue might affect their child's behavior -- for better or worse, new research suggests.
More ContentThe average age that American women have their first baby continues to rise, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
More ContentThe average age that American women have their first baby continues to rise, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
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More ContentHealth warning labels on sugary beverages -- similar to those on cigarette packs -- might make parents less likely to buy such beverages for their kids, according to new research.
More ContentSingle parents -- moms in particular -- operate on fewer hours of sleep and have poorer sleep quality than adults in other types of families.
More ContentSingle parents -- moms in particular -- operate on fewer hours of sleep and have poorer sleep quality than adults in other types of families.
More ContentChanges in routine can shortchange children's sleep during the holidays, so a sleep medicine expert offers some advice for parents.
More ContentChanges in routine can shortchange children's sleep during the holidays, so a sleep medicine expert offers some advice for parents.
More ContentCouples having trouble getting pregnant may have a better chance if they have more than the usual three-to-four cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new British study suggests.
More ContentCouples having trouble getting pregnant may have a better chance if they have more than the usual three-to-four cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new British study suggests.
More ContentSome babies born at home seem to fare as well as similar babies born in a hospital, a new Canadian study finds.
More ContentSome babies born at home seem to fare as well as similar babies born in a hospital, a new Canadian study finds.
More ContentA new study provides more evidence that a good breakfast helps kids do better in school.
More ContentA new study provides more evidence that a good breakfast helps kids do better in school.
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More ContentChildren who develop certain signs of puberty at an early age are commonly referred to specialists for an evaluation. But most of the time it's nothing to worry about, says a new report from a leading group of U.S....
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More ContentWhat single mothers and fathers need to know to plan their family's financial freedom.
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