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Child Heart Defect: Signs You Should Know

Is your baby not gaining weight, having feeding issues or breathing problems? It could be a congenital heart defect. 

​​Concussions in Babies and Toddlers: What You Need To Know

At some point, every kid bumps their head — sometimes harder than others. While most of these accidents are minor, all head injuries should be monitored for signs of a concussion, which could get worse without timely and appropriate care. 

Growth Charts: What They Mean for Your Child’s Health

As a parent, it’s easy to worry about whether your child is hitting their growth and developmental milestones. One data-based developmental marker, the pediatric growth chart, is the most commonly used indicator but is also the most misunderstood. 

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.

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?

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.

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.

Does Your Baby Have Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy?

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.

Red Dye No. 3: Understanding the Danger to Kids