Acting White
For many American teenagers, one of the ways to be unpopular in high school is to be an "A" student. In fact, in some schools, doing your homework every day, studying hard and getting good grades has a controversial label. Some call it, "acting white." More…
Medication Errors Common
When we take a child to the doctor's office or pick up a prescription at the pharmacy, how likely is it that a doctor, nurse or pharmacy will make a mistake -- one that could harm our child? The author of a new study says it's more common than people believe. More…
Teens Flunk Personal Finance
Teenagers in the U.S. spend more than $150 billion a year, according to Teenage Research Unlimited (TRU), an organization that tracks teenage consumer behavior and attitudes. Yet, how much do teens today understand about basic finances such as saving, investing and borrowing? Not much, according to a new national survey. More…
Arts and the Brain
While some schools have cut back on arts programs to make time for more "academic" subjects, some experts argue that's exactly the opposite of what schools should be doing. In fact, researchers have found that participating in the arts could actually make kids smarter. More…
How to Heal a Cut (ER)
Cuts and scrapes are an inevitable part of childhood, but those little wounds raise lots of questions for parents. What's the best way to treat them? Do you use hydrogen peroxide or water? Do you cover a wound or let it breathe? And how can you tell if a cut can be treated at home or needs medical attention? More…
Cell Phones and Driving
Several studies have shown that it's dangerous to talk on a cell phone while driving. But is the solution, as some states have mandated, hands-free cell phones? Maybe not. New research suggests that even with both hands on the wheel, drivers on cell phones are a lot like drunk drivers. More…
STD Rates Among Teen Girls
The numbers are staggering: 3.2 million teenage girls in America have a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Why are so many young girls infected and what can parents do? More…
IQ and Pollution
Every day during the school year, millions of kids ride a big yellow bus to school. With books in hand, these kids are on their way to class; but the irony is, the trip may be making them dumber. More…
Fewer Vaccinations
The number of parents choosing not to vaccinate their kids against various childhood diseases is on the rise. It seems the program to vaccinate American kids has been so successful, the program is now beginning to fail, as we've seen with recent outbreaks of measles in California, Arizona and Ohio. More…
Anxiety and Chest Pain
Sometimes when children go to the hospital because of an apparent illness or injury, the doctors may discover another medical issue which comes as a total surprise to the child's parents. More…
