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How using the term 'smart' can actually be harmful for kids and how parents can dial it down to encourage what's called 'growth mindset.'
What makes these departments at Children's Hospital of Michigan stand out among the rest? Learn about the pediatric-focused care and services available.
Dr. Steven Ham, chief of neurosurgery at Children's Hospital of Michigan, talks diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Dr. Melissa Schneider of Beaumont Children’s Hospital gives tips to help parents decide and offers advice on how to be prepared.
Dr. Brian Kennedy, chief medical officer of UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, offers advice on how and when to make that transition.
Gone are the days when a man was expected to carry a woman across a puddle. But that doesn't mean that there aren't rules for a modern-day man.
From dolphins to kayak adventures, this Atlantic-bound town delivers.
Is your child complaining about back pain? Discover what causes back pain in kids and how parents can help.
Does your child have a fear of the coat rack or shadows on the wall? Learn why kids' imaginations might be giving them a fright.
Your child can give his or her teacher something extra special to mark the beginning of the school year. Get the how-to for this adorable tote.
Pop, rock, indie music and more: Take a peek at six CDs that your kids are sure to love.
September is College Savings Month, making it a perfect time to find out how they work, what kinds there are and how to use one to help afford your child’s college dreams.