Children's Health

A mother asks how she and her husband can motivate their daughter to get to the next level in sports.

There is not an exact age that is appropriate for switching a child to an "adult" doctor.

A parent asks our expert, "How would you handle a nine-year-old boy who is an incredibly talented baseball player but has a bad attitude?"

Hepatitis A usually lasts several weeks, but prolonged or relapsing disease can last as long as 6 months.

Today's kids are being exposed to far more anxiety-provoking information than past generations.

The best treatment for eczema is to control the environmental things that irritate the disease, such as avoiding contact with things known to trigger itching and scratching.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta is classified as an orthopedic disability, which would mandate an IEP for a child.

Scoliosis in a six-year-old is a bit unusual, and warrants an evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon.

Sometimes an infection in the tonsils can be difficult to treat. Find out why.

When there are giant congenital nevi larger than 20com, patients should be seen by a pediatric dermatologist for exact management.

Learn whether bladder infections are common in children and find out the best preventive measures.

The symptoms of a sinus infection are different for children than for adolescents and adults.

Find out what you should do before scheduling allergy testing for your child.

Ear infections are a very common problem among children, and some kids are affected more severely.

If you disagree with your school's assessment, seek an independent evaluation by a multidisciplinary team outside the school system.

At age three, kids are notorious for being picky or even refusing to eat.

The flu (influenza) vaccine is strongly recommended for any person six months or older at increased risk of having the flu.

Find out when swollen glands should be a cause for concern.