It’s never too early for children to get into physical activity. The benefits include physical fitness, socialization and ...

Smartwatches can be great for parents looking for a direct line to their kids without having to go all in on a smartphone.

A new study on smartphone use and its effect on adolescents’ health may be one more reason parents should hold off on getting their kids the devices.

Pediatric experts also point out that overheating and lack of physical activity can affect immunity, hydration, and even skin ...

Encouraging your child to volunteer is a great way to help them think of others. Depending on the activity, kids as young as 2 years old can be involved, and ...

Melissa Dawson told Newsweek that she was a “non-athletic, chubby kid,” often blamed by teammates for their losses.

Our gut microbiome is so important its often called “the second brain.” This bustling community of trillions of microbes ...

Parents encourage studying because it builds essential life skills, akin to laying a foundation for future choices and ...

While the brain itself doesn’t have any nerve sensors to feel pain, blood vessels in the head and structures that protect and surround the brain do sense pain. When these tissues detect injury or ...