Children with asthma may be more likely to become obese later in childhood or in adolescence, according to new research published online recently in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Parenting today, for many, has become nothing more than sitting a child in front of a television or handing them a device that plays their favorite video. But it’s much more than that.

  Amherst: Moms and dads take note: While you may think letting your pre-schooler win at Go Fish builds self-confidence, you could actually be doing your child a disservice.

Washington: With Thanksgiving around the corner, now's a natural time for parents to promote gratitude in their kids.

Ridgewood: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a rare and devastating condition that is a concern for all parents. SIDS claims the lives of about 3,500 babies each year in the United States, with the greatest risk in the first 12 months of life.

London: A Cardiff University study has found that children using screen-based media devices at bedtime have over double the risk of inadequate sleep duration compared to children without access to such a device.

Denver: Children who are sexually abused are nearly five times more likely to inject drugs in adulthood as those who are not — while children who witness violence are about three times more likely — according to new research released at the American Public Health Association’s 2016 Annual Meeting and Expo in Denver.

Ann Arbor: New guidelines announced by the American Academy of Pediatrics say parents not only need to pay attention to the amount of time children spend on digital media – but also how, when and where they use it.

Ann Arbor: A parent gets home from work just as a new email “dings” on his or her phone. At the same time, the toddler is calling out for a snack or because big brother isn’t sharing, and he would really like to show off his Lego creation.

Montreal: Results of new study led by Linda Pagani, professor at the University of Montreal’s School of Psychoeducation, show that young children who watch too much television are at risk of victimization and social isolation and adopting violent and antisocial behaviour toward other students at age 13.