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Teens who sleep less than eight hours a night are more likely to eat a high-fat diet that puts them at risk for obesity and the many health problems connected with it, new research shows.
As babies crawl and toddlers toddle around the house, the stairs become a dangerous hazard.
All children and adolescents 6 months of age and older should receive the annual trivalent influenza vaccine this flu season, according to updated recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Fast Forward is a free program that empowers out-of-school youth to reclaim their education. Open to Tri-Cities area youth, ages 16-21, who have previously dropped out of high school, Fast Forward provides an open pathway back to school and a diploma.
When it comes to back to school shopping, the cost of clothes can add up quickly.
Keeping the modern-day student in mind, here is a list of the best school backpacks and bags, ideal for classes or just kicking around town.
Young children raised in a household where one or both parents are aggressive or violent toward each other are more likely to be spanked, new research shows.
You can save on back to school purchases by finding deals and shopping smart. Forbes shows you how.
Many American parents are worried that the large amount of time teens spend immersed in electronic media makes it difficult to discuss the dangers of risky behavior such as drug and alcohol use, a new study indicates.
Kindergarteners may be more likely to eat vegetables if they're enticed with things such as tasting parties, cooking classes, gardening and even Popeye cartoons.
The onset of puberty is continuing to drop among American girls, with many girls as young as 7 and 8 now showing the beginnings of breast development, new research shows.
As the new school year approaches, parents and children planning their "back-to-school" lists are urged to keep backpack safety in mind.
Special programs for teenagers may help reduce the risk that they'll get caught up in incidents involving violence or alcohol.
Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to drop out of high school or delay completing high school than other kids, a new study has found.
Teaching first-time mothers to feed their infants "responsively" results in the babies being more likely to become healthy eaters, which reduces their risk of obesity, U.S. researchers say.
Children with a condition known as developmental coordination disorder are at greater risk of being overweight or obese than other youngsters, a new study finds.
So you want your kid to be a millionaire. Who doesn't? Here are a few tips to get your youngster on the road to riches.
A swimming pool can be deadly, especially to young children. But setting mandatory rules can help keep kids safe.
A recent Junior Achievement survey, "Kids and Careers," found striking differences in the opinions of teenage boys and girls in what motivates them to excel on the job and what tools they consider important
While the virus won't cause any real harm, you may see it on your child and think it could be measles or scarlet fever.
Researchers report that teens who include sexual references on their Facebook profiles may very well be planning to have sex.
Snacks can and should contribute to your child's nutrition and calorie needs. Follow these guidelines to ensure snack time is healthy.
Fit bodies may bring kids better test scores in school, a new study finds.
While attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a real and pervasive condition, new research suggests there is a cluster of kids and adults who successfully fake the condition either to get drugs or gain special...
Teens from around the world who regularly take acetaminophen, best known as Tylenol, were more than twice as likely to have asthma as teens who never take the pain reducer.
If you're scrambling for tuition, check out these last-ditch options to come up with the cash.
It already costs more than $200,000 to raise a child, and that's just for essentials. Do you really need to add these items to the tab?
The hot summer days are bringing kids outdoors for fun in the sun but too much heat can be a bad thing.
The ‘Let's Read. Let's Move' campaign is designed to combat the learning loss that can occur during the summer.
A new German study links alcohol, smoking and coffee drinking to higher rates of migraine and tension headaches among teens and young adults.
Associated Press - May 6, 2010 3:05 PM ET SEATTLE (AP) - Although prospects for new money remain bleak, the Washington committee trying to reform the way the state pays for education gets back...
An estimated 91,000 babies in the United States were victims of maltreatment in 2006 during their first year of life, including 29,181 infants who suffered abuse or neglect during their first week of life.
New research shows that young boys who own a video game system don't do as well academically as their non-playing peers, suggesting that time spent playing video games is supplanting time spent on homework.
Even detailed counseling by doctors doesn't seem to help parents of children having surgery understand or remember all the risks of the procedures, researchers have found.
Too much time in front of computers or televisions increases the likelihood that teens will have poor relationships with their parents and peers, a new study suggests.
Air bags were designed with adults in mind, the Nemours Foundation says.
Does your heart race when your child coughs? Afraid it might turn into something serious? Fear may be built into every mom's DNA, but it can be managed. Here's how to find comfort and calm.
Gamers are suffering worse injuries than "Mario thumb": a new report details foot injuries that have been incurred while playing with the Wii.
Kids love "The World of Goo" because it looks great, has amazing gameplay, fun music and immediate rewards.
