Children's Health

There is no published research on the effectiveness of chondroitin or glucosamine for the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter disease.

Is parental consent required in order for a student to see a school counselor?

For a child's health -- physical and mental -- vegetables have to be an important part of his diet.

Find out why your child is averse to gym class.

A sudden change in willingness to leave home should be a red flag that the child experienced something frightening during an overnight.

The pressure to excel athletically can sometimes discourage young children from taking up sports.

A boy who weighs 250 pounds may be seriously jeopardizing his health. He needs to start exercising!

When children are overweight, it's more important to focus on good health and good nutrition than on losing weight.

Severe depression requires the help of loved ones and professional assistance.

A complete psychological evaluation can rule out serious emotional problems, but it's also helpful to learn all you can about good parenting.

There is not much research at this point that examines the possible connection between generalized anxiety disorder and giftedness.

A daughter's call for help concerns her mother.

Children can be given specific instruction on how to calm down and relax.

Gifted persons of any age can perceive situations more intensely, and the outcome is sometimes depression.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Teach your kids to stay healthy with these tips.

When your daughter's worries are making her sick, that's an illness as real as anything else.

When you think your child is depressed, but the school psychologist and pediatrician disagree, what should you do?

A gifted child is worried because her grades in science and math have begun to slip.