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Sleep and Your Preschooler for Parents
Preschoolers sleep about 10 to 13 hours during each 24-hour period, and it's important to help them develop good habits for getting to sleep.
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Sleep and Your Newborn for Parents
Newborn babies don’t yet have a sense of day and night. They wake often to eat – no matter what time it is.
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Sleep and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old for Parents
By this age, your baby should be on the way to having a regular sleep pattern, sleeping longer at night, and taking 2 or 3 naps during the day.
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Sleep and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old for Parents
At this age, babies generally have their days and nights straightened out. Many infants even "sleep through the night," which means 5 or 6 hours at a time.
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Starting a School Garden for Parents
Students who garden are more likely to get the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables each day, and they develop healthier attitudes about nutrition and fitness. This article is for educators.
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Sleep and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old for Parents
Nighttime feedings may be a thing of the past, but in this second year of life your tot might be rising for other reasons. Learn more.
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Diphtheria for Parents
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that's rare in the United States, where health officials immunize kids against it. But it's still common in developing countries where immunizations aren't given routinely.
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The Flu for Kids
The flu is a virus that can make you sick for a week or longer. Find out more in this article for kids.
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Yoga for Stress Relief for Teens
Yoga can help reduce stress because it promotes relaxation, which is the natural opposite of stress. These tips for teens can help you tap into yoga's stress-reducing benefits.
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What Are Head Lice? for Kids
Lice are tiny insects that live in a person's hair. Find out more in this article for kids.