Health & Parenting

Health & Parenting

Separation anxiety when a child becomes fearful and nervous when away from home or separated from a loved one.

Children and adolescents need at least 9 hours of sleep every night.

Many children between ages 1 and 3 go through a biting phase, which they eventually outgrow.

Temper tantrums can erupt months before your child's 2nd birthday, and they can be quite a spectacle.

There’s no perfect age to start potty training. How will you know if your child is ready?

By 22 months, your child has become a little chatterbox! They're learning about one new word a day.

Around your toddler's second birthday, you may wonder what happened to your adorable, sweet child. It's the "terrible 2s."

This is the time when your little one's character starts to take shape and they blossom into their own person.

At around age 3, children’s imaginations and language skills seem to get supercharged.

Your 3- to 4-year-old child will continue to grow and develop in many ways in the coming year.

Your child is growing up. Have you noticed that your 4- to 5-year-old is becoming more independent and self-confident?

If you have questions about how your child is hitting milestone associated with age 6, consult your child’s pediatrician.

A 7-year-old child, typically in second grade, normally will be developing more complex sentences as they grow.

An 8-year-old child, typically in third grade, will continue to develop more complex language skills.

Your 9-year-old is a good example of the old saying “still waters run deep.”

As your child grows, every year seems interesting, and age 10 is no exception.

At age 11, your daughter may already be going through a growth spurt and starting puberty.

Your son won’t technically be a teenager for another year, but 12 is when the big transitions begin.

Here’s a look at where your 13-year-old is in the growing-up process and what you can do to help.

At this age, your daughter is going through lots of changes, some easy to see and some not.

Your baby girl isn’t a baby anymore. Your daughter is 16, but they still need your help along the way.

At 13, your son’s no longer a little kid, but still a long ways off from being a man.

If you have a 14-year-old boy, you already know that they have changed almost overnight in some ways that seem huge.

A 15-year-old is an adolescent -- no longer a child, but not yet an adult either.

So, your son is 16. You might not have given them the car keys yet, but they are definitely on their own road.

At age 17, your son is about to start the last stage of their adolescence, that phase between childhood and adulthood.

See how a behavior chart is a positive reinforcement tool to track and encourage desired behavior in children.

Anyone who has had a child, or been around one, has probably seen the dreaded temper tantrum.

Learn all about the benefits of a calm-down corner and how to make your own.

The teen years can bring some of the toughest discipline challenges parents have to face.

Divorce can be wrenching when kids are involved, but there's a lot you can do to help children cope.

The following tips should help you keep your baby out of harm's way from birth through their toddler years.

Trampolines are fun, but they can also be dangerous. Learn all about trampoline safety for children.

Learn about ways to keep kids safe on bikes, including bike safety tips, common bike injuries, and more.

Proven step-by-step instructions for how to talk to your kids about social media.

Check out the links below for ways to stay safe online.

Does the idea of leaving your preteen "home alone" for the first time bring to mind scenes from the movie of the same name?

If you believe the ads, every kid needs a daily Flintstones or gummy bear vitamin. But is it true?

It can be tough to motivate a kid to exercise when they just aren’t interested.

How do you keep germs from spreading when everyone in your house is sick? These simple tips from WebMD can help keep your family well.

Early puberty can be confusing and embarrassing, so it’s important the child has things like emotional support and age-appropriate activities.

Does your family’s health take a backseat during special occasions? Find out the facts from WebMD about your favorite traditions and celebrations.

Kids learn their health habits by watching you. Find out how your food, exercise, and other choices rub off on them.

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