Outdoor activities in the winter, especially in the snow, are a welcome dose of fun. But be prepared, because they ...

For a child, getting a new stepparent and stepsiblings can be exciting—but it’s also a very big life change. ...

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There are many benefits of playing sports. Kids active in sports rely on exercise to strengthen muscle and bone, lower ...

Whooping cough, otherwise known as pertussis, is becoming widespread yet again. Symptoms usually begin as a cold and include a ...

If a child understands how pinworms get inside our bodies, hand washing becomes a regular habit. We can thank this ...

Constipation is the reason for 3 percent of all pediatric office visits, and it is always important to find the ...

Time has passed, Lizzie is now 18 years old, super infections are on the rise, and the medical community has ...

Experts at St. Louis Children's Hospital strongly recommend the vaccinations, saying there is no research linking vaccines to other childhood ...