Pediatrician examining little girl's lymph nodes

Q&A: Should I be worried about my kids getting mumps?

There’s been a lot of news lately about the thousands of cheerleaders who were exposed to mumps at a cheerleading competition in Texas. How common is something like this, and should I be worried about my kids getting mumps when they go to large public events or even to school?

girl drinking water

The importance of drinking water all year round

Our bodies are about 60 percent water in adulthood and as high as 65 to 75 percent in childhood, which means we need to drink a lot to stay healthy.

girl sitting on skateboard with her dog

Teaching kids how to avoid dog bites

Children need to understand that dogs want to protect their family or their owner and, unfortunately, the only way they know how is to bite.

two teen girls smiling

Birth control options for teens

Most teens know about the birth control pill, but did you know there are other contraceptive options out there?

teeaged girl holding a cigarette

Teen smoking: risks and how to quit

As a parent, it is important to know how you can prevent teen smoking and how to help your teen if they have a smoking problem.