Kid's Health

As with adults, mental illnesses in children are diagnosed based on signs and symptoms that suggest a particular disorder. However, this process can be especially challenging with children. Many behaviors that are seen as symptoms of mental disorders...

As with adults, mental illnesses in children are d...

When a tragedy — such as a natural disaster, mass shooting or terrorist attack — occurs, it can be hard to know how to talk to your child about what happened. What do you say? How much will he or she understand? Find out how to start the ...

When a tragedy — such as a natural disaster,...

What are some common types of learning disorders? A learning disorder is a disorder that affects a person's ability to acquire and use academic skills, such as reading and calculating. Learning disorders aren't the same as mental or physical disabil...

What are some common types of learning disorders? ...

Although some screen time can be educational, it's easy to go overboard. Consider this guide to children and TV, including what you can do to keep your child's screen time in check. The effects of too much screen time The American Academy of Pediat...

Although some screen time can be educational, it's...

Pools, lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun and cool relief from hot weather. But water also can be dangerous for kids if you don’t take the proper precautions. Nearly 1,000 kids die each year by drowning. And most drowning occurs in home swimmi...

Pools, lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun a...