Girls getting their ears pierced

Is a tattoo parlor safer than the mall for ear piercing?

Dr. Yasmine Kirkorian answers a reader’s question about whether ear piercing is safer at a tattoo parlor or a mall kiosk.

Kid holding a basketball.

How much is too much when it comes to activities?

How to find the right balance when it comes to your kid’s activities.

mother and daughter talking

5 steps to good communication with your children

Knowing how to communicate is not always intuitive, but there are a few basic principles to keep in mind that can serve as a guide.

baby sleeping with teddy bear

Q&A: How can I get my baby to sleep on her own?

Our baby typically wakes up twice in the night and we’ve always had my wife breastfeed her to get her back to sleep. We want to get her to start putting herself to sleep and getting her to sleep through the night.

Group of teens with computer

Dangers large and small lurk in kids’ online challenges

Condom-snorting, Tide pod chewing and hot pepper eating are just a few of the crazy online challenges that teens are in to. But is it really worth risking your life to gain a few more likes and/or views?