For Your Child

How to Protect Your Child’s Emotional Well-Beingchevron_right
You can help guide your child toward better mental health. Use these strategies to give them the support they need.
Upgrade Your Approach to Kids’ Screen Timechevron_right
Today, more than 50% of kids touch their first screen while still wearing diapers. A reported 95% of teens have access to smartphones. But how much screen time should children be exposed to? To help answer this question, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) created a set of guidelines, and they offer these key points to guide parents.
Proper Dental Care Begins with Baby Teethchevron_right
Healthy teeth are important to your child’s growth and development. They help your child eat right, talk properly, and smile with confidence. Primary teeth, also known as baby teeth, hold space for permanent teeth.
Protect Your Little One from RSVchevron_right
From colds to seasonal flu, parents are always fighting to keep their little ones healthy. But one sickness tends to slip under the radar: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This virus infects almost every child at least once before age 2.
The A to Zzzz’s of Healthy Sleep Habits for You and Your Babychevron_right
There’s a lot you can do from the very beginning to set the foundation for healthy sleep habits.
The New Secondhand Smoke Danger for Kids: Cannabischevron_right
children may face a new threat: secondhand smoke from cannabis (also known as marijuana). As states legalize marijuana, more kids may be breathing in the harmful chemicals and toxins from smoking and vaping.
When Growing Up Hurtschevron_right
Both grown-ups and kids can hurt their bones. But because they are still growing, children have special kinds of injuries.
How Parents Can Help Prevent a Youth Diabetes Crisischevron_right
Health experts don’t have a crystal ball, but they are looking ahead—and what they’ve seen concerns them. If trends continue, they estimate as many as 220,000 people ages 20 and younger will have type 2 diabetes by the year 2060.
Kick Car Sickness to the Curbchevron_right
Why do some kids feel sick more easily than others? The issue may be due to increased sensitivity in part of the inner ear that plays a key role in balance.
Treating a Child’s Symptoms Without Medicinechevron_right
Certain OTC medicines can be dangerous for kids. So how can you help your little one find relief until their illness goes away?
What Parents Should Know About BMIchevron_right
Childhood obesity has become an epidemic. And it starts early—right now, about 1 in 5 kindergarteners already carries extra pounds.
Make Time for Well-Child Visitschevron_right
Heed the tips below to make scheduling and keeping well-child visits easier, and to help you make the most of them.