Health & Parenting Medical Reference
- Potty Training
Ready to ditch the diapers? Here's how to know if it's time to start potty training -- and tips to help your little one learn this skill.
- Your Son at 12: Milestones
From puberty to peer pressure and everything in-between. What to expect from your son at age 12.
- Your Child at 6: Milestones
At age 6, your child should hit certain development milestones. Look for these as a guide to your child’s development.
- Your Child at 8: Milestones
At age 8, your child will hit certain development milestones. Find out what milestones your child should be hitting and what you can do to help.
- Your Son at 13: Milestones
13 marks the start of the teen years. Here are all the changes your son will go through this year.
- Your Daughter at 13: Milestones
Welcome to the teen years! Here’s what you can expect your daughter to experience at 13.
- Your Child at 2: Milestones
What are some developmental milestones your 2-year-old child should have hit?
- Your Child at 18 Months: Milestones
What are some developmental milestones your child should have reached by 18 months?
- Your Daughter at 11: Milestones
Peers and puberty: Your 11-year-old girl is growing up.
- Your Child at 9: Milestones
There are certain milestones your child will most likely hit at age 9. Find out what to watch for and how to help.
- 10-Year-Old Development Milestones
A quick look at what to expect when your child is 10.
- Your Child at 7: Milestones
By age 7, your child should reach certain development milestones. Here are the milestones to watch for at age 7.
- Your Child at 3: Milestones
Milestones help you track your child’s development and prepare for what’s next. Learn what skills children usually have by age 3, how to support your child, and how to keep your child safe.
- Your Daughter at 16: Milestones
Trying to keep up with your 16-year-old girl? Find out what challenges and triumphs she’ll encounter during this important time in her life.
- Your Son at 17: Milestones
Your son is 17 -- no longer a boy, but not yet a man. Learn what challenges he’ll likely encounter during this important year.
- Your Son at 16: Milestones
Sixteen is a strange age for your teenage son. He’s not a boy, but he’s not yet an adult. This article explains what milestones you can expect him to cross at this pivotal age.
- Your Daughter at 14: Milestones
Your 14-year-old daughter is in the middle of many physical and emotional changes. You can help her be confident and safe as she becomes more independent.
- Your Son at 14: Milestones
At age 14, your son is reaching certain milestones. Find out what to look for and how to protect and help him as he matures.
- Your Son at 15: Milestones
Teen-age boys grow and develop differently. But it’s helpful to know what’s normal for a 15-year-old boy. Get important information about how boys this age develop, and how parents can help.
- What Is Relactation?
Did you stop breastfeeding your baby, but you wish you hadn’t? If so, you can get a second chance through relactation. This is a process that may help your breasts produce milk again to feed your baby.
- Naptime Know-How: A Parent’s Guide
When and why kids need extra time to snooze, and how to help them get enough.
- What Is Transitioning?
WebMD looks at what it means for a transgender child to transition to another gender.
- Why Is My Child So Hyper?
Find out why your child is a bundle of energy and what you can do to calm things down.
- Win the Battle of the Terrible 2s
Your child hit the "terrible two's?" WebMD offers tips for handling his tantrums and other bad behavior.
- Your Toddler's Growing Vocabulary
Learn more from WebMD what to expect, including full phrases, from your 2 year old.
- Disciplining Your Toddler
WebMD provides advice for handling toddler temper tantrums and discusses changes in your 17-month-old.
- How to Deep Breathe
WebMD tells you the benefits of deep breathing for stress and anxiety.
- How to Help Your Sick Child Get Enough to Drink
Here are tips on getting your sick kids the fluids they need to prevent dehydration.
- Children's Illnesses: Which Ones Are Contagious?
Are rashes contagious? Can cigarette smoke raise a child's risk of ear infection? A guide to common illnesses in children and how to prevent and treat them.
- Daycare Germs: Talking to Your Child's Teacher About Fighting Illness
Worried that your child will get sick in day care? WebMD gives you tips for choosing a child-care center that does its best to keep colds, flu, pinkeye, and bacteria under control.
- Speed Cleaning to Kill Household Germs
How to speed clean your house to kill household germs.
- When Kids Are Bullied About Weight
Is your child being teased about her weight? WebMD offers tips on talking to your child, her doctor, and the rest of the family about maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Secrets to a Fun & Fit Backyard Party
Make your backyard bash a smash with these healthy party food favorites.
- 6 Ways to Win Kids to Healthier Food
With a little prep, you can help your kid swap junk food for smarter choices. Whether you’re on the go or at home, steer your family into eating right with these tips.
- How to Help an Overweight Teen
WebMD provides parents with a guide to helping their teenagers manage their weight.
- How to Change Emotional Eating
Learn how to stop eating out of boredom, stress, sadness, or just plain habit with these four "emotional eating" tips from WebMD.
- Help Teens Build a Healthy Body Image
Get tips on building self-esteem and a better self-image for your teenager. Help create a better body image for both boys and girls. Get tips from WebMD on helping your teenager develop a healthy body image.
- 5 Ways to Help Unfit Teens Get Moving
WebMD gives you tips for getting your overweight teen to start moving.
- Preschooler Emotional Development
WebMD looks at the emotional development of 3- to 5-year-olds and provides tips for parenting during this stage.
- 4- to 5-Year-Olds: Developmental Milestones
WebMD discusses the developmental milestones reached by 4- to 5-year olds, including language and cognitive development.
- 3- to 4-Year-Olds: Developmental Milestones
WebMD explains developmental milestones in 3- to 4-year-olds.
- Is Your Preteen Ready to Stay Home Alone or to Watch Younger Siblings?
When should you let your preteen stay home alone or babysit? WebMD offers guidelines for deciding when he or she is ready.
- Discipline and Talking Can Curb Your Teen’s Bad Behavior
Learn more from WebMD about how to handle your teen's bad behavior and the best teen discipline tactics.
- Physical Exams and Teen Sports
WebMD explains sports physicals for teens - why, where and when to have them.
- Sibling Rivalry
WebMD discusses common sibling relationship problems like sibling rivalry, jealousy, and fighting, and how to help your kids get along.
- How to Stop Your Child From Biting
Is your child a biter? WebMD helps you understand why your toddler or older child bites and how to handle the behavior and prevent it in the future.
- 10 Steps to Help Prevent SIDS
WebMD explains how to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS.
- Stuttering
WebMD explains the causes of stuttering in preschool-age children and tells you when to seek professional help.
- Dinner and Nighttime Snacks That Can Cause Wet Nights
Some foods may contribute to bed-wetting. Understand the myths and facts behind 5 food strategies to help control bed-wetting in children.
- Teens: Take a Stand on Drugs
Studies show that most teens don’t use drugs. But that doesnt' mean they don't face pressures to do so. WebMD offers tips for teens and advice for parents on avoiding the pitfalls of drug and alcohol use.