By Halimeh Salem

This winter flu season here are the flu symptoms to watch for in kids and when and where to get your flu shot

By Katharine Chan, MSc, BSc, PMP

Bathtime can be a moment to bond with our babies and to battle with our toddlers. But what happens when they get old enough to request a shower?

By Heidi Butler

Is Melatonin safe for kids? Learn about melatonin to help kids sleep and other tips for helping kids sleep better at night.

By L. Elizabeth Forry

How to qualify for free school lunch or reduced meals as part of the National School Lunch Program in the U.S.

By Heidi Butler

Which allergy medicines for kids have the best ingredients and are safe to take? Here are the allergy and cold meds we recommend.

By Erica Loop

How to recognize the symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in kids and manage the risks of diabetes in children.

By Erica Loop

These easy middle school lunch ideas are tasty and so simple that your kids can make lunch themselves!

By Heidi Butler

Is it okay for toddlers to eat chocolate? Here's how much candy is alright to feed to toddlers and young kids.

By L. Elizabeth Forry

Is social media bad for kids' mental health? Research reveals the impact of social media apps and the Internet on teens and children.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

When your child starts to display "big emotions", it's easier to join them and get mad and upset. But, it's more beneficial if you help them. Here are our top three tips for handling big emotions.

By Jacqueline Weiss

Looking for allergy friendly candy for trick or treaters or as a treat to bring to your child's class? These candies are free from many of the top eight major allergens.

By Jacqueline Weiss

FamilyEducation's Nutrition Expert Michelle Routhenstein, MS RD CDE CDN weighs in on whether the keto diet is safe for kids.

By Elisa Cinelli

Do you have a little one who is anxious about going back to school? Here are five phrases you can say to your child to help them feel excited and less nervous about school.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

Here is what you need to know when considering whether you would like to raise your child as a vegan with advice and recommendations from a Registered Dietician.

By Rachel Sokol

Being “gluten free” is NOT a cool, trendy diet fad—it’s a lifestyle choice some parents make for their child’s health. But, is it okay for all kids? We asked and experts answered.

By HeHe Stewart

Just as you and I need days to veg-out and spend the day baking, kids also need days to spend playing in the yard and reading on the couch. Parenting experts weigh in on whether you should let your kids take a "mental health day" from school.

In 2016, the American Heart Association released new guidelines limiting the amount of added sugar considered acceptable for a healthy diet. How does your child's diet add up? In this article, you'll find information on The AHA health guidelines How much sugar a child should eat in a day Soda's impact on your diet Creating a healthy diet for your child