Before children open presents in front of others at birthday parties or holiday gatherings, here's some important tips and skills to teach them about the manners and courtesy involved in graciously receiving gifts.

Trying to decide if your child should open gifts at his or her party? Tips and advice on how to decide.

After a visit to the ER with my daughter for a head injury, my thoughts on health care reform.

Forcing children to apologize may not always be the best path. Taking responsibility for causing harm and taking action to help may be a more important first step. Here are alternatives to making children apologize.

Traditional treatment for lice involves application of a chemical insecticide to the scalp and hair to kill live lice and nits, followed by manual removal of nits stuck to hair shafts. Information on lice, and traditional treatment options and concerns.

Things you should know about getting through child's episode of stomach flu.