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Feeding Your Child Athlete for Parents
All kids need to eat balanced meals and have a healthy diet. But should that balance change for kids who play on a sports team or work out?
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Feeding Your 1- to 2-Year-Old for Parents
Toddlers have little tummies, so serve foods that are packed with the nutrients they need to grow healthy and strong, and limit the sweets and empty calories.
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Heat Illness for Parents
Active kids can be at risk for heat illness, which can result in heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heatstroke. Learn how to prevent and treat heat illness.
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What to Do About Dehydration for Parents
Kids can become dehydrated when their bodies lose very large amounts of fluids. It's important to replace fluids as quickly as possible. Here's how.
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Eating During Pregnancy for Parents
To eat well during pregnancy, your extra calories should come from nutritious foods that contribute to your baby's growth and development.
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Fever (High Temperature) In Kids for Parents
Fevers happen when the body's internal "thermostat" raises the body temperature above normal. This is often the body's way of fighting infections.
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How to Be Safe When You're in the Sun for Kids
It's fun to be outside on a hot, sunny day. But too much sun and heat can make you feel terrible. Find out how to stay safe in this article for kids.
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Kidney Stones for Teens
Kidney stones mostly happen to adults, but sometimes teens can get them. Find out what kidney stones are, how to treat them, and ways to help prevent them.
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Dehydration for Parents
Sometimes kids lose fluids and salts through fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating. Here are some tips on preventing or treating dehydration.
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Diarrhea for Teens
Nearly everybody gets diarrhea every once in a while, and it's usually caused by gastrointestinal infections. It's nothing to be embarrassed about. Read this article to learn more.