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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?

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.

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.

Does Your Child Have Abdominal Migraines?

Is your child complaining about stomach pain? One possible cause might surprise you: Abdominal migraines.

It's OK To Let Your Fussy Baby Cry It Out at Night

You fed the baby, changed her diaper, rocked her for a bit and put her down for bed.

Red Dye No. 3: Understanding the Danger to Kids

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.

Recognizing Early Signs of Kidney Trouble in Kids

Kidney disease in children can be sneaky, progressing slowly with symptoms so subtle they’re easily missed until it reaches advanced stages and the damage is irreversible.