Kids and Caffeine = A Bad Mix

Energy drinks have never been more popular ... especially with tweens and teens. But having too much caffeine can be so serious that it requires a call to a poison-control line or a trip to the emergency room, especially for people younger than the age of 19.

Oops! That Medicine is Expired

I gave my daughter Children's Tylenol last night and discovered it had expired in February 2009. How bad is this?

Is Vinegar Dangerous for Kids?

The Environmental Health Sciences organization said that U.S. children could be at risk by consuming certain vinegars containing lead. Great -- is vinegar bad for kids now, too? Dr. Cara Natterson gives us the bottom line.

Fruit Juice: Should the Glass Be Empty?

Once and for all: is juice good for our kids or not? Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson sets the record straight.

Warning: Hide the Button Batteries

An 18-month-old girl has her 3-year-old sister to thank after surviving swallowing a toxic lithium battery. Our pediatrician explains the dangers.

Cell-Free Halloween

Are you sure you're doing everything to protect your kid on Halloween?

What is Dangerous or Safe This Halloween?

Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson breaks down Halloween safety.

Mom Withholds Kid's Meds for Pageant

One mom controls her daughter's ADHD medication for maximum pageant prowess.

1 in 91 Kids Has Autism -- Why?

One in a hundred American children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a disturbing new study has found. In 2007, that number was 1 in 150 kids. Why is this number increasing?

The Swine Flu Vaccine: When, How, and is it Safe?

Why Don't Kids Have to Buckle Up on the Bus?

Beach Day: Sand, Surf ... and MRSA?

The dangerous staph bacteria MRSA has been found in sand and water for the first time at five public beaches along the coast of Washington, and scientists think the state is not the only one with this problem.

Help! My Son Has B.O.!

One mom's 8-year-old son has developed body odor. Is this normal? A pediatrician weighs in.

How Babies Are Made ... Uncensored!

When we saw this children's book about how babies are made, we were shocked. It shows intercourse (with penetration!) and childbirth (complete with crowning!).

Are Henna Tattoos Safe for Kids?

This 11-year-old girl thought she was getting a temporary tattoo at her local mall. What she was left with were painful and permanent scars. Dr. Cara Natterson tells us if henna tattoos are safe for our kids.

Warning: BPA Found in Baby Food Jars

The estrogen-mimicking chemical bisphenol A is widely found in baby food sold in glass jars in Canada, according to a survey by Health Canada. Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson tells us if we should worry.

Should or Should You NOT Vaccinate?!

One mom ranted, "Vaccinate Your Kids, You Idiots!" Ouch. Harsh words, but definitely a hot-button issue amongst the moms.

Would You Breastfeed Someone Else's Baby?

There is a long history of women breastfeeding other women's children (as in the wet nurse), and this practice still goes on in many parts of the world -- including pockets of the U.S.