We have record low levels of vaccine preventable childhood diseases in the US, but that does not mean these have disappeared. That’s why it’s important that children receive recommended immunizations on time. More > It’s easy to make sure kids eat breakfast. Just keep breakfast foods on hand and keep them in convenient spots for kids to grab!
- 10 quick, nutritious breakfastsMore > More families are turning to snacks for quick-meal solutions. Try these delicious suggestions that are sure to suit a range of snacking occasions for you and your kids. More >
Slightly more than 6 percent of U.S. teens take prescription medications for a mental health condition such as depression or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new survey shows.More > Slightly more than 6 percent of U.S. teens take prescription medications for a mental health condition such as depression or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new survey shows.More > The number of U.S. teens who wind up in the emergency room after taking the club drug Ecstasy has more than doubled in recent years, raising concerns that the hallucinogen is back in vogue, federal officials report.More > The number of U.S. teens who wind up in the emergency room after taking the club drug Ecstasy has more than doubled in recent years, raising concerns that the hallucinogen is back in vogue, federal officials report.More > Following home-heating safety measures will help keep you and your family safe this winter, experts say.More > Following home-heating safety measures will help keep you and your family safe this winter, experts say.More > Parents' concern about their children's online safety might vary according to their race, ethnicity and other factors, a new study suggests.More > Parents' concern about their children's online safety might vary according to their race, ethnicity and other factors, a new study suggests.More > A newer MRI method can detect low iron levels in the brains of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).More > A newer MRI method can detect low iron levels in the brains of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).More > Parents who set firm rules about behaviors like TV viewing, dinner time and physical activity tend to have children of healthier weights, a new Australian study finds.More > Parents who set firm rules about behaviors like TV viewing, dinner time and physical activity tend to have children of healthier weights, a new Australian study finds.More > Teens who are in committed relationships and have good communication with their partner are among those most likely to get tested for HIV, a new study finds.More > Teens who are in committed relationships and have good communication with their partner are among those most likely to get tested for HIV, a new study finds.More > Premature infants with no obvious problems in the structure of their brains may still have subtle chemical differences compared with full-term babies, a new study finds.More > Premature infants with no obvious problems in the structure of their brains may still have subtle chemical differences compared with full-term babies, a new study finds.More > As young children sleep, the connections between the right and left sides of their brains strengthen, according to a small new study.More > As young children sleep, the connections between the right and left sides of their brains strengthen, according to a small new study.More > When it comes to making friends in high school, the classes a student chooses seems to set the course, a new study finds.More > When it comes to making friends in high school, the classes a student chooses seems to set the course, a new study finds.More >
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Your teen's good health depends on so many things: Avoiding peer pressure to drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes, getting enough sleep, exercising and eating nutritious foods. You can teach your teen manyMore > Many parents don't realize that children and teens can suffer from depression. But they can. In fact, it is estimated that depression affects as many as one in eight adolescents in the United States. More > Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia, are devastating illnesses for both the victims as well as their families. More than seven million women suffer from eating disorders. These illnesses areMore > It would be nice if teens came with owners' manuals. But, of course, they don't. Actually, that's part of the fun and challenge of parenting teens. Each one is unique. The best you can do as a parent More > Tobacco use produces significant health problems in teens, including an increase in the number and severity of respiratory illnesses, like asthma and bronchitis, and decreased physical fitness. TobaccoMore >
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A delicious recipe for apple gingerbread muffins.More > ½ cup butter or margarine 2 cups uncooked macaroni (mini-shells are always a hit) ¼ cup minced onion 1 tsp salt ½ tsp dry mustard ½ tsp white pepper 1½ cups water ¾ cup skim milk 2 cupsMore > Who doesn't love crunchy snack mix?More > Make some honey-almond granola!More > 1 Granny Smith apple, cored, peeled, and sliced into ¼-inch slices 1 tsp cinnamon 6 tbsp Creamy peanut butter 4 slices whole wheat bread Cookie cutters – any shape, be creative! Sprinkle the appleMore > Enjoy this delicious classic that uses dill, fresh parsley and green onion.More >
