摘要：Pacifiers: They can be a source of intense debate among parents。 Should they use a pacifier with baby, or banish them forever from the house。 While the issue isn’t quite so black and white,...

摘要：Colic is when a baby, for no apparent reason, is really fussy and cries for hours at a time, often at the same time every day。 Colic typically starts when a baby is about three weeks old, and u...

摘要：Kids‘ daily needs for protein: 1- to 3-year-olds need about 13 grams 4- to 8-year-olds, 19 grams 9- to 13-year-olds, 34 grams 14- to 18-year-olds, 46 grams for females and ...

摘要：Kid Fitness Tip #1: Think outside the playing field。 “It‘s probably time to explore another option when your child is nolonger having fun,“ says Eric Small, MD, a specialist inpediatric/adol...

摘要：Nutrition isn‘tkids‘ stuff。 Fiber Kids need fiber, too。

摘要：? 9 Kids‘ Snacks to Avoid It‘s easy for snacks to provide your child with more calories, fat, sugar, and sodium than he or she needs。 ? Healthy Snacks for Summer Carrot sticks...

摘要：We’ve known that our 11-year-old son, Ian, has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) since he was in third grade。 Finally, three years ago, I showed a video of his behavior to the staff...

摘要：Nick Cassavetes knows a thing or two about parenting a sick child。 “It hit home for me pretty hard,“ says Cassavetes, who ultimately cowrote the script and directed the film, which hit theaters ...

摘要：Conventional wisdom holds that boy bullies are cruel, friendless boys, lacking in social skills。 But often the opposite is true。 Take the case of “Johnny,“ a seventh grader who lived in a small...

摘要：Teens who believed they would die early were seven times more likely than those who did not to become HIV positive over the course of the trial。

摘要：In the fall of 2007, award-winning actress and the star of the hit TV series Weeds Mary-Louise Parker adopted her daughter, Aberash, who’s now 3, from Ethiopia。 “Ash” joined big brother William...

摘要：June 10, 2009 -- Finally, a ring tone aimed at the toddler set。 A new potty training device, which rings when a child wets his diaper, significantly improved training results during a study cond...

摘要：June 10, 2009 -- Gazing at the computer screen may hurt your eyes, but it‘s what people don‘t see when they‘re near the machines that cause the most injuries, new research indicates。 Apparen...

摘要：June 5, 2009 -- Kids earn better grades in school when they live with both biological parents -- unless mom and dad spend their days squabbling。 The children of tense, bickering parents are mor...

摘要：June 3, 2009 -- Having a television on within earshot of an infant or young child may interfere with their language development by stifling parent-child interaction and conversation。 A new st...

摘要：Mary-Louise Parker is the most irresponsible mother since Ma Barker -- on TV。 But at home in New York City, Parker is just another busy working mom, toting her two kids to classes and playdates...

摘要：“ Inquisitive like her father, Kira, now 8, was merely expressing her toddler temperament, according to pediatrician Harvey Karp, MD, author and creator of the best-selling book and DVD series...

摘要：If you’re raising a teenager and you don’t know much about DXM or cough medicine abuse, you’re hardly alone。 DXM, or dextromethorphan, is a common ingredient in cough and combination cold medic...

摘要：When distracted, the teens did worse in urban driving, Lewis says。

摘要：My anxiety, says Ann Douglas, author of several books including The Mother of All Parenting Books: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Happy, Healthy Child From Preschool Through the Preteens, was norm...

摘要：In her new book, Full of Life, Access Hollywood co-host Nancy O’Dell writes of being a high-profile television star while nursing her new baby, Ashby, and caring for her mother, who developed amyo...

摘要：Toddlerhood is a particularly vexing time for parents because this is the age at which children start to become more independent and discover themselves as individuals。 “They understand that t...

摘要：Troubleshooting this one depends on your child‘s age and whether or not the child has stopped sleeping through the night out of the blue, explains Susan Zafarlotfi, PhD, the clinical director of t...

摘要：So she checked the house and spied the front door wide open。 “Uh oh,“ she thought。 Peeking outside, she spotted her mischievous toddler, assuming the starter‘s position and sprinting down ...

摘要：I had just solidified my place in what seemed like a great mommy group filled with smart, professional women who regularly met at a neighborhood toddler play class。” I felt a red hot flush co...

摘要：There is no doubt about it: Napping is an important part of your toddler‘s day -- and yours。 Understand Your Child‘s Changing Sleep Needs “Napping conserves energy,“ explains Charles Shu...

摘要：Baby’s diapering needs change through the years, from moving up in diaper sizes to how many diapers your little one needs as they grow。 ? You Can Use a Wider Range of Baby Skin Care Pro...

摘要：Taking Care of Baby and Toddler Skin: Lotions Many little ones get dry skin and rashes。 Taking Care of Baby and Toddler Skin: Powders Many experts suggest that, no matter what baby‘s age...

摘要：Your child is walking, climbing, running, and “talking“ nonstop now。 Feeding Toddlers: How Much to Serve。? Toddlers need between 1,000 and 1,400 calories a day, depending on their age, si...