Your child is sick. Do you know if you should call the pediatrician, or wait? Use this guide to know when to make the call.

When is spitting up normal, and when is it a problem? Learn signs to watch out for, as a pediatrician and parent who’s been there share their wisdom.

A new diagnosis can bring relief -- but also new worries. Here’s how to navigate them with your child.

Parents and caregivers of children with ADHD share their advice on how to help manage symptoms, teach coping skills, and improve daily life.

A new diagnosis calls for an adjustment to your discipline strategy. Here’s what may work best for your child.

Quick tips that encourage your child to help with cleaning the house

Getting along with your former spouse or partner may be impossible at times, but if you have kids, there are going to be birthdays, holidays, graduations, weddings and other occasions when the two of you will have to be together.

Hearing loss poses an extra challenge for kids. But it doesn't have to hold them back. You can help. Here’s how.

Help your child reach a healthy weight the safe way. Learn the goals and strategies that’s right for every age.

After Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis announcement, read how experts advise telling kids that a parent has cancer.

For Courtney Stinson, ensuring her daughter's comfort is a constant battle against congenital myopathy. The 9-year-old relies on a ventilator to breathe, has multiple respiratory treatments daily, and is under the constant care of rotating skilled caregivers. Last...

Your child’s growing pains might be something else, like juvenile idiopathic arthritis. WebMD explains how to tell the difference.

Experts offer tips for coping with embarrassing pregnancy symptoms.

Misinformation could lead to widening vaccine disparities in babies and toddlers. Here’s what parents need to know to protect their kids.

Too many U.S. children and teens are not getting all the vaccinations they need, a pediatric infectious disease specialist says. See the 2019 updates on vaccinations for children and teens.

Knowing which shots kids need and when can be confusing. Our expert clears it up.

WebMD's expert provides tips for parents to encourage overweight children to exercise, eat healthy food, and achieve a healthy weight. Learn more from David S. Ludwig, MD, and WebMD.

Nearly 50 million kids are back in school, and new policies in are governing healthier food choices on what students can eat or drink.

It's hard enough to get adults to take responsibility for their weight and health. How do you inspire kids who are also dealing with the tumultuous nature of being a teen to succeed at weight loss?

The father of a child with Pompe disease shares his family’s experience. Find out what it's like to live with this rare genetic disorder.

To get the best care for Pompe disease, you need treatment from a team of health care professionals. Here’s what treatment for you or your child may include.

People with Pompe disease inherit mutated copies of a particular gene from both parents. Learn more about the genetics of Pompe disease.

It’s tough to motivate kids who just don’t like exercise. But parents have more power than they realize.

WebMD asked experts and parents for tips on assigning household chores for children of all ages. Here are strategies you can use in your own home to make chores feel a little less like work.

There are many obesity treatments approved for kids. But aside from bariatric surgery, clinicians have few tools as effective as semaglutide.

Stomach flu isn’t really a ‘flu.’ It’s gastroenteritis and can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or a parasite.

Living with atopic dermatitis often means living with itchy rashes and cracked, broken skin. Learn how to care for your skin and prevent further damage.