Before vaccines, measles, mumps, and rubella were very common. Now if your child gets the mumps, it can be life-threatening. ... read more

More than half of sexually active men and women are infected with HPV at some time in their lives. Can you protect your child before it's too late? ... read more

Less than half of medications include specific labeling for kids, which means pediatricians must decide what is appropriate based on their judgment. ... read more

Hundreds of thousands of kids are prescribed codeine each year, but is that really necessary? What might be at risk? ... read more

A healthy lifestyle is more than just good nutrition. Kids also need a regular exercise regimen to keep them healthy and fit. ... read more

Is it time for your child to move into a big kid bed? Or her own room? Learn how you can seamlessly make the switch. ... read more

There are many different strategies and techniques to help children with ASD learn to interact with others and acquire new skills. ... read more

What would you do first if you were told your child was on the Autism Spectrum? Where would you turn for help? ... read more

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can affect a child's behavior, social, and communication skills. An early diagnosis is very important. ... read more