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Your Teen’s Weight Could Be Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease

If your child is overweight, they may be at risk of developing chronic kidney disease in early adulthood. Once that happens, it’s impossible to repair the damage, so it’s important to encourage your child to eat well and exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight.

Is Your Kid a Bed-Wetter? Don’t Worry, It’s Normal

Most kids are potty-trained between ages 2 and 4. But about 20 percent of 5-year-olds and 10 percent of 7-year-olds still wet the bed at night. Why?

Protect Your Autistic Child from Drowning

Kids with autism are drawn to water, but they have a lack of awareness of the dangers that come with it. Many autistic children drown when they wander away from their homes and into a retention pond, lake or pool.

How To Prevent Your Child from Becoming Dehydrated

It’s not just vigorous activity in the heat that can cause your child to become dehydrated. Cold and flu season could also put your child at risk -- and it can happen faster than you might think.

High-Functioning Autism: Preparing Your Young Adult To Take Charge of Healthcare

It may seem overwhelming for your high-functioning child with autism to learn to navigate and take charge of their own healthcare. But the good news is that it is possible with patience and practice. Here are ways you can get started on the transition.

Does Your Baby Have Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy?

Panic Attacks: What Parents Need To Know

The unexpected, intense fear and physical symptoms of a panic attack can be terrifying for you and your child. But they are not unusual in teens and are treatable.

Red Dye No. 3: Understanding the Danger to Kids

Kids and Suicide: How Parents Should Talk About It

It can be difficult to approach the topic of suicide with your children when you suspect they are depressed or deeply upset. You might be afraid if you bring it up, it will make your child more likely to attempt suicide. That’s not true. In fact, talking is a key factor in protecting your child.

How To Help Your Child Get Enough Sleep

The frustration of trying to get your child to go to sleep and stay asleep is something most parents share. But no matter your child’s age, it’s worth the effort.