Babies start off wildly dependent and grow very quickly in the first three years of life. Because they change so rapidly, this period comes with its own stages of parent/caregiver development too: The ...

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for kids. Apart from building strong bones and preventing rickets, it supports muscle ...

Remember when your child was a baby and you swore they grew overnight? Or that summer when your toddler suddenly looked more ...

Growth hormone replacement therapy improves physical fitness, lifestyle habits, and quality of life in children with growth ...

The primary sign of growth hormone deficiency in children is short stature. Adults may have decreased muscle mass and increased body fat, as well as other problems such as heart disease and depression ...

Latest research suggests that the risk for mental health issues like depression and anxiety is higher in children who suffer ...

Common toy injuries include eye injuries. Tamara Oechslin, O.D., Ph.D., associate professor at the UAB School of Optometry , ...

Child experts warn that excessive winter clothing can hinder children's physical development and bone density by restricting movement. Overdressing also reduces sunlight exposure, impacting vital ...

Growth plates are areas of cartilage found at the ends of long bones. They play a role in the bone growth of children and teens. An injury to a growth plate can affect the development of a bone. While ...