KidsHealth

1Old Wives' Tales
Why do we cling to old wives' tales when we live in a world rich with medical expertise? While most are harmless, at least one is dangerous. Find out which are fact and which are fiction.

2Los cuentos de vieja
Los cuentos de vieja son quizás tan antiguos como el lenguaje mismo. Son parte de nuestra tradición oral y se originaron mucho antes de la escritura, los libros y las películas, y definitivamente antes de la Internet.

3Pregnancy Myths and Tales
Even in these times, pregnancy continues to inspire its own set of myths and tales. Which are true and which aren't?

4Vision Facts and Myths
Old wives' tales abound about the eyes. From watching TV to eating carrots, here's the lowdown on some vision facts and fiction.

5General Health
Keeping your child healthy is a big job! Read all about common childhood aches, pains, and illnesses, plus how to take care of your child's body from teeth to toes.

6Inducing Labor
Find out why doctors may induce labor if you're past your due date, how it may be done, and how it may affect you and your baby.

7Becoming a Stepparent
Stepparenting can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. Learn how to cultivate a healthy relationship with your stepkids.

8How Becoming Parents Can Affect Your Relationship
The best way to deal with all of the changes that a new baby brings is to be ready for them. Here's how get a handle on what to expect when you have your baby.

9Dehydration
Sometimes kids lose fluids and salts through fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or long periods of exercise with excessive sweating. Here are some tips on preventing or treating dehydration.

10Birthmarks
Birthmarks that babies are born with, or develop soon after birth, are mostly harmless and many even go away on their own, but sometimes they're associated with certain health problems.