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The prospect of new experiences away from parents or other loved ones can be quite frightening, especially for younger children. These worries are a normal part of development for all children.

Research shows that reading regularly to young children, especially those between ages 6 months and 5 years, is central to their overall growth and development.

How can you get your kids into the handwashing habit? We've got a few tips for you below.

Finding good day care for your child doesn't have to be difficult, if you follow this advice.

While being a new mom brings lots of joy, it also brings stress--something a crying baby can make worse. Having a better understanding of why your baby cries can help you deal with this stress in a healthy way and help you avoid the most common form of child abuse: Shaken baby syndrome.

Toy-related injuries send tens of thousands of children to the emergency room each year. Most injuries occur when parents give their children toys meant for older children.

When used to treat injuries at home, cryotherapy refers to cold therapy with ice or gel packs that are usually kept in the freezer until needed. These remain one of the simplest, time-tested remedies for managing pain and swelling.

For a parent who needs to take an infant's or child's temperature, there are now five digital thermometer choices.

Depression is not a natural part of growing old. It's a health condition that should be treated aggressively. Read on to learn more.