Stomachaches are a common part of childhood. Whether it’s food related, a nervous stomach, or a mild virus, most digestive ...

Healthy mental and emotional development is vital for a healthy childhood. Today, children and teens are dealing with sources ...

Children with chronic health conditions or social needs related to health conditions are more likely to miss school due to ...

Complete global and domain-specific screens for anxiety should begin at age 8 years, and this screening should be expanded at age 12 for depression and suicide, if not warranted earlier. HealthDay ...

Oona Hanson is a writer, educator and parent coach who specializes in helping families navigate diet culture and eating disorders. A common misconception about eating disorders is that they afflict ...

Routines quietly fading: Daily family rituals such as dinners and bedtimes are disappearing, replaced by fragmented schedules and increased screen time. Impact on child health: Loss of structure is ...

The link between childhood mental illness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and adverse economic outcomes in ...

Children who experienced abuse or neglect displayed disrupted development and decreased ability to maintain stable function ...