Every child feels lonely now and then. But kids can feel better when parents work with them to practice skills that help with bonding, belonging, and feeling close to others. These are called social ...

Volleyball is a fun team sport, but injuries can happen. To keep things as safe as possible, players can follow these tips. Before starting the season, players should get a sports physical. Their ...

Swimming is a fun and generally safe sport. Follow these tips for an injury-free season. What Gear Do Swimmers Need? Here's some basic swimming equipment to think about: Goggles. Swimming with leaky, ...

Parents and other caregivers handle a lot. From work and school demands to after-school activities and household chores, there are many things to manage. And if your child is ill, that’s even more ...

It’s normal for people to masturbate (touch or rub their own genitals because they like the way it feels). Some people do it to relieve stress or tension. It’s nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed ...

Earaches are common in kids and can have many causes. Here’s why they happen and what to do when your child complains of ear pain. Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen as needed to ease pain (check the ...

COVID-19 usually is milder in kids than in adults, though some children have gotten pretty sick from it. Many parents wonder what to do if their child gets sick. Here's what you need to know.

Did you know you have more than 600 muscles in your body? They do everything from pumping blood throughout your body to helping you lift your heavy backpack. You control some of your muscles, while ...

What Is the Apgar Score? The Apgar score is a test given to newborns soon after birth. This test checks a baby's heart rate, muscle tone, and other signs to see if extra medical care or emergency care ...

Vomiting can be caused by many things, most commonly gastroenteritis (the "stomach flu"). Vomiting (throwing up) can cause kids to lose fluids, salts, and minerals, so it's important to make sure ...

From your nose to your toes, do you know how the body works? Take these quizzes to find out!

How Does Air Enter the Respiratory System? Air enters the respiratory system through the nose or the mouth. If it goes in the nostrils (also called nares), the air is warmed and humidified. Tiny hairs ...