With all the news about cyberbullying and suicide, it may seem cyberspace is more dangerous than the school playground these days. But there's more than meets the eye in the hype.

Who is the most important parent for a child to bond with? Mom? Or Dad? The answer, it seems, is either one or both.

Hit the snooze button, kids. It's important for the hard working athletes, too. The extra Z's may help them from getting hurt on the field or the court.

Doctors often have to make choices about medications for children based on information about adults. Research about drugs for children is limited.

If it seems like kids are just growing up too soon these days, it may not be your imagination. It turns out boys are going through puberty earlier.

A child's sleeping difficulties aren't fun for anyone. But they're important to address. Sleep is linked to other health issues.

Earning those A's and stickers happens more often when kids have a set time to do homework, especially if students have extra help after school.

So your kid stuck a macaroni up his nose again. Now what? Another expensive trip to the emergency room? Actually a "mother's kiss" might really make it all better.

One of the concerns expressed by some parents about the HPV vaccine is that getting it might encourage their daughters to have sex sooner. Not so, says a new study.

It's an awards night on TV, and your child wants to stay up until the end. Will losing just a half hour or hour of sleep make that much of a difference? Maybe.