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  • Teen Drug Use Linked to 'Problem Parents'
    Parents who fail to monitor their school-age children's activities and leave prescription drugs within easy reach play a major contributing role in teen drug abuse, according to a new survey.

  • Eating Dairy as Child Builds Teen Bones
    Children who drink milk and consume other dairy products are likely to have stronger bones in adolescence, according to a new study.

  • Parents Like Retail Clinics for Kids
    A new survey suggests "retail" health clinics for kids -- often located inside stores -- are growing in popularity among parents.

  • Nontraditional Families: How Kids Fare
    Children in nontraditional two-parent families -- such as stepfamilies or when the biological mother is living with a boyfriend -- get roughly the same amount of parental involvement as children living with both biological parents in a so-called traditional family.

  • 10 Mistakes New Parents Make
    Here are the top 10 mistakes new parents make in the first year. WebMD tells you what they are and how you can avoid them.

  • Men Adopt Twice as Often as Women
    CDC: Men are twice as likely as women to adopt a child. African-Americans adopt more often than whites. 1 million U.S. women currently seek to adopt.

  • Deciding Between Work and Home After Your Baby's Born
    Now that baby's here, are you ready to go back to work? Find out what experts and other moms have to say about working or not working. Their advice can help you decide what's best for you.

  • Solving Your Diaper Dilemma
    WebMD provides insights into common diaper problems, including the debate over disposable and cloth diapers. Learn how to be environmentally friendly while keeping the convenience of disposable diapers, and find out what the safety concerns with disposable diapers are.

  • Kids and R-Rated Movies: A Scary Trend
    More than 12% of children aged 10 to 14 are watching R-rated violent movies, prompting researchers to call for an overhaul of the movie rating system and for more involvement from pediatricians.

  • Baby Development: Your 11-Month-Old
    Learn about baby milestones in the first 12 months and what to expect from your infant in Month 11 of WebMD?s Baby Month by Month Guide.

  • Beware the Know It Alls: How to Handle Unsolicited Baby Advice
    Most new parents are hit with it: Unwanted baby advice from family, friends, even strangers. WebMD explores why so many people feel compelled to give it and offers tips for dealing with it gracefully.

  • What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler
    Experts give the feeding basics for infants and toddlers.

  • Can You Boost Your Child?s IQ?
    What makes kids smart may surprise you. It isn?t fancy toys or gimmicky computer programs, the experts say. Intelligence ? IQ ? depends a lot on how parents and kids interact.

  • Healthy Fast Food for Kids a Tall Order?
    Most kids' fast food meals are unhealthy, loaded with too many calories and too much fat and sodium, according to a report issued by the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

  • Kids' Diving Injuries Top 6,500 Yearly
    U.S. kids and teens average 6,549 diving injuries per year. Backward dives, flips, handstands riskiest, a new study shows.

  • House Backs Tougher Product Safety Law
    The House overwhelmingly passed legislation Wednesday that boosts government regulation of consumer products, including toys that were subject to a rash of recalls last year.

  • Are Your Granite Countertops Safe?
    They are beautiful and durable, but do those pricey granite kitchen countertops so popular with home builders and renovators also pose a health risk?

  • 25 Ways to Handle the Stress of a New Baby
    WebMD helps parents of new babies understand stress and find time for relaxation and fun. Learn how to deal with stress so you can spend quality time with your baby.

  • Death Rates Are Up for Preterm Babies
    Despite little change in overall infant death rates in recent years, a CDC report shows that deaths directly related to preterm births have increased, especially for non-Hispanic black women.

  • Baby Personality Quiz: Tips for Your Baby?s Unique Type
    Take this WebMD quiz to discover your baby?s unique temperament (personality) type, and get tips on how to handle your one-of-a-kind baby.

  • Raising Baby on a Budget: Tips for Saving Money
    WebMD helps you save money and stay on budget while caring for your baby?s needs. Get tips and advice here on what you should buy vs. what you don?t really need.

  • Breast Pumps: The Working Mom's Friend
    10 tips to help you collect milk for baby while you're at work.

  • Does Parent Stress Affect Baby?
    Do you worry too much? WebMD explains how stress in parents can cause stress and worry in baby. Learn how to calm yourself and help your baby stay calm too.

  • Coping with School Stress
    For children and teens, too much work and too little play can backfire, leading to signs of depression, anxiety, perfectionism and stress.

  • Make Your Kid's Bedtime Battle-Free
    Experts share tips for establishing a bedtime routine for your children that will allow them to go to sleep easily.


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