Active Vacations
If you think fitness is important for your family, an active vacation might sound appealing. But before you pack the hiking boots, bike helmets, and swim goggles, find out how to plan a trip that will be active and fun without being exhausting, especially for young travelers.
Finding Your Way in the Health Care System
It can be stressful when your child needs medical attention, and more so when you're worried about where to get that care and how much it will cost. Here are some basics on managing the health care system.
Healthy Family Eating
Good nutrition and a balanced diet will help kids grow up healthy. Find out how to improve nutrition and encourage smart eating habits.
Your Child's Sexual Development
Changes become more dramatic and complex with the onset of puberty, and kids are likely to have lots of questions. These articles can help you become a trusted source of information, comfort, and support for your kids.
News - AAP Offers Advice for Kids' Sports Safety
Overuse is to blame for up to half of all injuries seen in pediatric sports medicine, says a new policy statement from the AAP. Caused by repetitive actions that put too much stress on the bones and muscles, overuse injuries can be a real problem because they may affect kids' growing bones.
Your Tips for Surviving Summer Break
In June 2007 we surveyed readers on what they'd be doing over the summer. Here's what they told us - and their tips for beating the summer blahs.
Making a Change in Your Life
This interactive feature guides you in setting a goal and coming up with steps to reach it.
The Bugs of Summer
Generally, insect bites and stings are harmless. Read this article to find out how to keep pests from ruining your fun.
Staying Safe
From camping safety to driving basics, we'll help you get prepared to prevent injuries, deal with emergencies, and protect yourself in serious situations.
Kids Talk About: Summer Vacations
We asked kids to tell us about their favorite trips. See what they had to say!
Splinters
Don't let a splinter ruin a perfectly good day. Find out what to do if you get one.
Can You Cook?
Whether you can make fancy meals or just plain old grilled cheese, tell us about it.
Did Your Pet Die?
Losing a pet can feel like losing a good friend. Read this article to learn what to do during this sad time.
Quit Bugging Me!
Ugh. Bugs. They're cool, but they also can ruin your day by stinging or biting you. Find out how to handle them in this article for kids.
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