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Childhood Diabetes: What Parents Need To Know

Like adults, children can experience two types of diabetes, and unfortunately they are becoming more common. Type 1 diabetes -- which has nothing to do with your child’s diet, sugar consumption or level of activity -- is by far more prevalent than Type 2 in children.

Should You Teach Your Baby Sign Language?

How many times have you wished your baby could tell you what’s wrong instead of crying and leaving you to guess? Baby Sign Language allows babies as young as 6 months old to communicate their needs instead of crying.

What To Do When Your Child Wants To Quit Team Sports

Your child wants to give up playing organized sports, but should you agree? There are many reasons why that might not be a good idea. Let’s look at the benefits, how you can encourage your child to keep going, and when it might be the right time to stop.

Pain Relief: Is TENS Right for Your Child?

Relieving your child’s pain doesn’t always mean taking medicine or having surgery. Simple TENS units, which have become more popular in recent years, offer a safe, noninvasive alternative for many kids.

Prepare Your Child for an Outpatient Procedure

Children, like adults, get anxious about the unknown. When children learn they have an upcoming hospital procedure, they need -- and deserve -- developmentally appropriate information.

Say Yes When Your Child Asks for a Pet. Here’s Why

Whether it’s a dog, cat, rabbit or reptile, pets can have real and positive effects on your child’s emotional and physical development. If your family has the resources to take care of a pet and no one in the house is allergic, you may want to consider getting your child an animal companion.

Childhood Ear Infections: When To See a Doctor

Most children will have at least one ear infection by the time they’re 3 years old. The good news is that most will clear up on their own without any lasting effects.

Toddler Not Interested in Potty Training? Don’t Panic

Potty training can be a stressful time for parents and kids, and even more so when your child shows no interest in giving up diapers.

Start Early: Swim Lessons Protect Your Child from Drowning

Drowning is the single leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4, and it’s one of the top causes of death for teens, too. That’s why swim lessons are an integral part of the layers of protection that can help prevent drowning.

Developmental Disabilities: Your Child’s Milestones Matter