Hearing loss in children can have a profound impact on their speech, social and emotional development. Learn about one technique for helping children hear.
Getting children to fall asleep can seem like an elusive goal when they are young. Here's what you need to know about melatonin use in children and how to improve sleep hygiene without a sleep aid.
An injection of vitamin K is a preventive measure that's recommended for newborns. Get answers to common questions new parents have about why vitamin K is needed and what can happen without it.
For parents, the symptoms of a viral illness are worrisome in infants and young children. Learn about a lower respiratory viral infection called bronchiolitis and symptoms to watch for in children.
Social media allows children to easily connect with friends, but the digital world can become a threat when not used safely. Get tips to help them use screened devices and social media in a safe way.
Preventing illness during the cold and flu season starts with the who, what, where, when and why of handwashing. Teach your children about hand hygiene with these tips.
When your eyeball turns a shade of pink or red, and you have a watery and inflamed eye, it's a sign of conjunctivitis. Learn why the best option to treat pink eye may be to care for it at home.
Each year, around 13 million people in the U.S. are infected with human papillomavirus, or HPV. Most will never know it. Learn how to protect your family.
With over 100 varieties, HPV has a low or high risk based on the potential to cause cancer in infected tissues. Read about screening methods and the recommended age for getting the HPV vaccine.
Most children need regular visits with their healthcare team from ages 3 to 21. Learn why it's a good idea to schedule a back-to-school physical now to ensure your child's physical and mental health.
The FDA has approved a vaccine for pregnant women and infants to provide protection against respiratory syncytial virus. Here's what you need to know to protect your family from RSV.
Summertime can mean fun adventures and late nights for kids. When it's time to go back to school, early mornings and structured routines can be a difficult adjustment unless you prepare in advance.