Children

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.

5 reasons children need child life services

Child life specialists help meet five important needs children have while in the hospital.

How children react to traumatic events (and how it might change over time)

When bad things happen, most kids bounce back. But some may have emotional or behavioral changes along the way. Here are 14 ways your child might react as a trauma response.