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 girls arguing in front of mom

Q&A: My kids are constantly fighting for attention from me and my wife. What do I do?

Our two girls are constantly kids are constantly fighting for attention from me and my wife. What is the best way to help them see that they are both important and no one is getting a “raw deal”?

Boy waking up yawning

How to prep your kids for Daylight Saving Time

Daniel Lewin, PhD explains how the time change affects children differently and what parents can do to help them with the transition.