Other Health Issues

Parents -- and physicians -- often mistake appendicitis for a bad stomachache. Would you be able to spot it in your child?

Our child growth chart will calculate your child's height and weight percentile.

Does your child really need to bathe every day, brush after every meal or pop a daily vitamin? Find out which healthy habits kids really need to follow -- and which ones they can shrug off.

Why do boys have nipples? What is snot for? We answer these and six more of your kid's toughest body questions.

Lots of young children -- and even babies -- are prone to headaches. Make the pain go away with this sensible advice.

The best strategies for nixing this nighttime problem.

More than 15,000 children are diagnosed with type 1 every year. Make sure you know the telltale signs -- they're all too easy to dismiss.

While young children can reach milestones at different ages, the CDC says you should talk to your doctor and consider an early-intervention evaluation if your child displays any of these signs or has a dramatic loss of skills.

Parents Magazine and the American Academy of Pediatrics present this ultimate guide to your kid's health.

Check out this age-based guide to your child's hygiene.

It's normal for kids to be anxious from time to time, but how can you know whether your child's worries are cause for concern? Here are smart suggestions from the experts at the Child Mind Institute.

Although diabetes is definitely on the rise, media hype and misconceptions keep many parents from getting the whole picture about the illness -- or from understanding the best ways to help kids avoid or manage it. "Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in children after asthma, but the percentage of kids who have it is still relatively low," says Parents advisor Lori Laffel, MD, chief of the pediatric, adolescent, and young-adult section at Harvard's Joslin Diabetes Center. That's reassuring news, but if your child is one of the kids at risk, the threat to his health is very real. Here are five important truths about this serious illness.

Newborns don't come with instruction manuals, and it may seem overwhelming to suddenly have to take care of their precious "parts." Here's everything you need to know to confidently take care of your baby "down there."

Tummy troubles? We have natural stomachache remedies to cure and soothe your child.

Of course you want to help your child feel better fast, but the wrong tummy treatment could set her back for days. Avoid these six mistakes.

How can you tell whether your child is growing properly? And is there anything you can do to help his growth along? Here's the lowdown on making sure your child measures up.

Your child's education doesn't have to stop after school. These games made for your iPhone and iPad will keep your youngster's mind active outside the classroom.

We're clearing up some of the biggest misconceptions about this common childhood problem.

Keep it simple with these easy ideas to make school lunches healthy and fun.

Worried about your child wetting the bed? We have ways to help you stop the bedwetting.

We asked our readers to share the child-friendly apps that enhance their little one's learning experience -- and for the times when they just need a few minutes of peace and quiet.

We tell you the most effective ways to help calm a stressed-out child.

Your baby is heading off to kindergarten this year -- where did the time go? There's more excitement on the horizon. Here's some of what lies ahead.

Don't go to the pediatrician without these smart strategies -- tactics we got straight from the doctors themselves.

Stay sane on delivery day by preparing a hospital bag ahead of time. Here is our list of stuff you won't want to forget -- including items from moms who've been there.