Bug bites, bee stings and certain plants like poison ivy can cause extreme irritation and are potentially dangerous.

If you or your kids will be spending long periods of time in the sun, then you better know the signs of heat stroke.

Recognizing the role that hormone imbalances play in the development of ADHD may lead to exciting new treatment options.

Learning these ten principles for managing ADHD may help you to maintain a pleasant relationship with your child.

Learn about a groundbreaking program for parents seeking to reduce their child's ADHD symptoms.

Researchers have identified a connection between childhood ADHD and deficiencies in essential fats and phospholipids.

Are at-home medical tests safe and accurate? What might you be missing?

Recommendations to keep your children safe to help prevent amusement-ride related injuries.

Recommendations to keep your children safe to help prevent amusement-ride related injuries.

Parents need to be extra vigilant about keeping your kids safe from dangerous pesticides.

Important information regarding marketing, labeling, and use of pesticides, so you can help minimize your child’s exposure.

Head lice are often a fact of life for school?aged children. While inconvenient, and somewhat disgusting, head lice cause no medical harm.

Eliminating recess can negatively affect academic achievement. Growing evidence links recess to improved physical health, social skills and cognitive development.

Hello All, The news from Connecticut has hit us all really hard. This is a message from the AAP President that we hope will assist you in dealing with this tragedy.

A Message from AAP President Thomas McInerny, MD, FAAP, in Response to Connecticut School Shooting

Today is a day of sadness and grief for everyone who cares for children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers its deepest sympathies to everyone affected by today's tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. Pediatricians and other child health experts strongly recommend that schools and parents avail themselves of resources to help them talk with children about this disaster. As in any frightening situation, young children should not be exposed to the extensive media coverage of the event -- in other words, turn off the TV, computer, and other media devices. The AAP offers resources for talking to children about disasters, and advice on watching for signs of stress and trauma. Parents also can use their child's pediatrician as a source of advice and support during this time.

When can you treat your child at home and when do you have to make that trip to the ER?

Don't let paperwork hassles add painful complications to an already emotional situation.

Young athletes require may require a higher calorie intake than their non-athletic peers.

Tune in to neurosurgeon Robert Cantu, America's leading expert on athletic brain trauma.

Does your child only want PB&J for lunches? There are other foods that will satisfy their picky lunch needs!

Simple, but effective steps you can take now, to help guide your children away from the sedentary video screens, and toward a healthier lifestyle.

Does an increased  level of training in younger children produce better athletes?

Listen and learn how children can master fundamental sports skills.