Children

How communities help children heal from traumatic events

When the unthinkable happens, everyone has a role in helping children recover. Here are tips for parents, teachers and health care providers.

When should I worry my child isn’t meeting their developmental milestones?

About 1 in 6 children have a developmental disability. Tracking milestones and getting help early is the best way to set your child up for success.

5 physical benefits of gardening as a family

Gardening can help keep the whole family in shape and put the kids on a path to healthy eating.

How much screen time can my child have over the summer?

Now that school is out and the weather is hot and muggy, you may be tempted to relax your family’s screen time rules. Here’s why pediatric nurse practitioner Jasmine M. Terrell doesn’t recommend it.

Do children need a multivitamin?

Why a daily multivitamin is probably a waste of money — and what you should be giving your kids instead.

What parents need to know about ear tube surgery

Should my child get ear tubes for constant ear infections?

5 ways to make summer great for kids

Consider these "five Rs" for helping children get the most out of summer.

ATV riders: Strap on a helmet like you wear a seat belt in a car

ATV accidents jump as weather gets warm, and children are more prone to injuries. Here's why.

The importance of having an asthma action plan

Asthma can be frightening, but a pediatric asthma action plan will help keep your kid safe.