AAP warns that discussing weight & dieting can increase the likelihood of adolescent obesity and eating disorders
Anyone who has ever had a weight issue or had a family member or friend with a weight issue knows that it's a touchy...
AAP says parents should share a room with baby to reduce SIDS risk
Think your infant should sleep in her own room? You may want to think instead about making him/her your new roommate...
AAP advises pediatricians to test ALL kids for depression, HIV and high cholesterol
The American Academy of Pediatrics regularly updates their recommendations to reflect the society and times we...
American Academy of Pediatrics outlines screen time guidelines for kids growing up in the digital age
We really can't say it enough: kids are spending too much time on devices. And so, ahem, are parents. It seems...
Revised pediatrician guidelines enable doctors to take an active role in preventing childhood obesity
The rates of childhood obesity have more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents over the past 30...
Circumcision Rates See Marked Decline in Some Areas of the U.S.
Photo via sxc In recent years circumcision has become a hugely debated topic. It's no wonder because there are...
American Academy of Pediatrics Declares Support for Same Sex Marriage, Saying It’s in a Child’s “Best Interest”
Image courtesy of Shutterstock The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a very important statement...
The iPotty: Toddler Potty That Comes With Built-In Stand For iPad – Ingenious or Ridiculous?
Image © Gifts.com At first glance, the iPotty seems like just another bulky piece of plastic that will need...
Citing Health Benefits, Pediatricians Group Switches Stance and Supports Circumcision
Photo via Shutterstock The American Academy of Pediatrics announced a major shift in its stance towards male...
A Quick Lesson in Dog Safety Can Help Prevent Childhood Dog Bites
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reports that each year more than 4.7 million Americans are bitten...
Turn it Off: TV is Officially Harmful to Children Under Two Says AAP
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has finally officially come to a conclusion on TV for tots - subjecting...