A wide range of psychotropic medications are available to treat mental health conditions, including disorders in teens. But how many teens are actually taking these medications?

Using spanking for discipline with preschoolers is still a very common practice. But how, if at all, does it affect kids later on? A recent study found that there are some negative long-term effects, depending on who does the spanking and when.

Having a baby as a teenager can present various challenges to these new, young moms. Those challenges may influence the way their children develop as well.

Children's attempts to delay bedtime become the stuff of folklore at times. But staying firm about a consistent bedtime can be important.

The environment around a pregnant woman can influence a growing baby. High levels of pollution may be one thing that affects a developing baby.

Diagnosing very young children with behavioral conditions can be challenging. Deciding how to treat them, and whether to use medication, is a challenge as well.

As bullying receives more attention, researchers are learning more about its possible effects on children. The long-term effects may be more than emotional or psychological. They could be physical as well.

Children not living with biological or adopted parents often already face greater challenges than other children. But events before their birth may add to those challenges.

All children develop at different rates even if there are "averages" that exist for the typical child. Children with disabilities may vary even more in their development.

There is no research showing that it's possible to successfully "prevent" suicides. But, it is possible to know risk factors so that people can get help, potentially reducing the chance they will attempt suicide.