children's health

As a parents we all want to help our children develop as beautiful of a smile as possible. The key to doing that starts with identifying when your child needs braces.

Parents who know the signs and how to react to croup are better able to steer their child throughout it without stress. Here are 12 things to keep in mind if a child is suffering from a croup infection…

Whether you’re planning a day trip to see family for the holidays or a week-long vacation in paradise, here’s a look at why traveling can be a challenge for a child with ASD plus travel tips to help your child cope.

Brushing your teeth is essential for maintaining optimal oral health, but like most aspects of health, the full story is more complicated. As directors of the Center for Oral Health Research in Appalachia, we know firsthand that inequalities exist when it comes to oral health, including in children. Some people or groups have considerably more […]

With the school year underway around the U.S., parents and caregivers are once again faced with the age-old struggle of wrangling groggy kids out of bed in the morning. For parents of preteens and teenagers, it can be particularly challenging. Sometimes this gets chalked up to laziness in teens. But the main reason why a […]

There are plenty of wild trends and challenges that parents need to be aware of. Let’s take a look at 12 TikTok trends you should never try plus a few tips on how parents can protect their children from the internet.