Children's Health

Is it dangerous for kids to "head" the ball while playing soccer? See what the experts are saying.

Teach your child about good hygiene and show him how to brush his teeth properly.

Learn how to help someone suffering from depression.

More and more girls are getting involved with sports in school. See why it hasn't been an easy ride.

Advice from a homeschooling expert on homeschooling a child who has been depressed in public school.

While a child's fear may be focused on one topic, it usually reflects a more general anxiety condition related to a bigger problem.

Learn what to do when you suspect depression in your child with LD.

The best thing this teacher can do is encourage the former student and his parents to seek professional counseling.

A mother seeks advice on how to help her gifted child deal with depression and anxiety.

What can a parent do when the basketball coach won't let all members of the team play?

It's normal for adolescent girls to become a bit chubby as they go through puberty. Find out why you should be careful not to overreact.

I receive letters every week from distraught parents with unhappy children who cannot bear to spend another day in the school system. The good news is, after a few months of homeschooling, the change in these kids is truly remarkable.

Find out about Still's Disease, a form of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA), which is a connective tissue disease.

Nighttime bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) is common among children age six and younger.

Certain foods have been known to aggravate children's eczema, such as eggs, milk, wheat products, and soy.

There are two types of ear infections -- otitis media (a middle ear infection) and otitis externa ("swimmer's ear," or an infection of the external ear canal). There is normally no fever with otitis externa.

Since protein can be found in a variety of foods, it makes it easy to meet the recommended daily allowance in the diet.

Most over-the-counter cold medicines do not work very well in babies, and they can have noticeable side effects.