When Children Hear Horror Stories on the News
How do you nurture a children's confidence in a safe world even when they are exposed to disturbing news.
Health & Wellness
Couch Potatoes Beware: Turn Off the Tube
Young adults who watch a lot of TV and have low physical activity may have worse cognitive function when they reach middle age.
Brain Training Aims to Help Kids With Learning Challenges
Does this new approach to learning help student conquer educational challenges?
HPV Vaccine for Boys Could Protect More at Same Cost
A Duke University study proposes a strategy to better use limited public health care dollars for protecting more people from human papillomavirus (HPV) and the cancers it can cause.
Low Vitamin D Levels and Depression Linked in Young Women
Low levels of vitamin D and depression in otherwise healthy young women may be linked, according to a recent study from Oregon State University.
AAP Opposes In-School Drug Testing Due to Lack of Evidence
The American Academy of Pediatricsrecommends against the use of school-based drug testing programs, often called random drug testing.
Oppositional Defiance Disorder: Tips for Parents and Teachers
How to identify and manage a child with Oppositional Defiance Disorder.
Inside the Kitchens of NC Public Schools
What are N.C. Public Schools doing to improve meals kids eat at school in the wake of new regulations and programs designed to improve childhood health.
10 Ways Families Can Use Technology to Connect to Nature
Many apps and websites that inspire a deeper involvement with nature. Here are 10 you can try.
Data Show Differences in Life Expectancy by N.C. County
The North Carolina county in which children are born may make a difference in how long they live and in the quality of their health, according to NC Child.
How Social Media Can Shape a Girl’s Body Image
On platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter, appearance can become a competitive sport as girls vie for emojis, likes and followers.
Helping Children With Peer Pressure
Open and ongoing communication with children on either side of peer pressure can lead to more effective and meaningful guidance in their relationships with others.
Access Urgent Care Services Online
RelyMD offers online urgent care service, allowing N.C. residents can see a licensed, board-certified doctor online 24/7 via their computer or mobile device.
A Weighty Problem
According to the personal finance social network WalletHub, Americans spend up to $210 billion annually on obesity-related medical treatments.
Food Allergies Growing: Possible Causes and Treatments
Food allergies are on the rise in developed countries and researchers are trying to discover why.
When Children are Controlling or Rigid
Are you noticing power struggles at home and at school? Gain insight into why your child may be having difficulty being flexible and agreeable.
Time for THE Talk?
These tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics may make talking with your child about sex a little easier:
Preventing Common Overuse Injuries in Youth Athletes
Overuse injuries represent about half of all pediatric related sports injuries,but estimates reveal that over half of these injuries can be prevented.
N.C. Commission Targets Underage Drinking Statewide
The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission recently launched a statewide effort targeting underage drinking in North Carolina.
Adolescents Misperceive Peer Actions
Researchers have shown that many teens are incorrect about what their peers are doing in the areas of sex, drugs and studying.
Stay Warm to Keep Away Colds
A study published in January found that the immune response to the common cold in a test group of mice was impaired at the lower body temperature compared to the core body temperature.
Pressure Points for Teen Girls
A new study by Keds and the Girls Leadership Institute reveals that 71 percent of teen girls say they feel some sort of pressure during their high school years.
Teen Cardiorespiratory Fitness Declines
Teens — especially adolescent girls — are becoming less fit from a cardiorespiratory standpoint, according to 2012 data reported in a recent survey.
6 Reasons Kids Smoke
Michael Popkin, a published parenting expert and spokesperson for a youth smoking prevention program, details why kids choose to smoke.
