For a parent who needs to take an infant's or child's temperature, there are now 5 digital thermometer choices.

While being a new mom brings lots of joy, it also brings stress--something a crying baby can make worse. Having a better understanding of why your baby cries can help you deal with this stress in a healthy way and help you avoid the most common form of child abuse: Shaken baby syndrome.

Finding good daycare for your child doesn't have to be difficult, if you follow this advice.

A look at why kids get carsick, with helpful tips for prevention—and what to do if it occurs.

How can you get your kids into the handwashing habit? We've got a few tips for you below.

Research shows that reading regularly to young children, especially those between ages 6 months and 5 years, is central to their overall growth and development.

Research shows that adolescents who grow up with high self-esteem are far less likely to abuse drugs or drink, compared with children who grow up without much sense of self-worth.

Besides having trouble with school and relationships, teens taking drugs may display emotional extremes with irritability, anger, and changes in sleep patterns.

Most headaches in kids are caused by tension, not disease. Your pediatrician can determine what kind of headache your child has.

Activity can help prevent heart disease, cancer, and stroke. It can also lessen feelings of depression, and boost confidence. As children get older, they often reduce their physical activity. Because of this, making activity a family priority is key.