In 2017, the National Institutes of Health reported that 208,000 children and teens under 20 years had a diagnosis of either type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the United States.

Each child develops differently, both mentally and physically. An annual wellness checkup by a board-certified physician can detect medical and behavioral health issues early, keep immunizations up to date, and provide an opportunity for both you and your child to ask the doctor about any concerns you have.

You already know that playing sports helps keep you fit. You also know that sports are a fun way to socialize and meet people. But you might not know why it's so important to get a sports physical at the beginning of your sports season.

With Spring Break right around the corner, travel could be in your future.

Easy travel games, products and ideas that will help get you and your kids through a long flight

Samuel L. Jackson was terrified of snakes on a plane. But the tough guy never dealt with an energetic toddler on a five-hour flight to Grandma’s house. Now that’sscary.

Hopefully, our blog on ten tops worries for new parents and tips on how to manage them has been helpful. Here are five more parenting concerns and tips.

Making milestones

Month by month, your baby will master important skills such as the rolling over, sitting upright, crawling, walking, and talking. Every parent wants to know that their baby is developing “normally” (see our chart of developmental milestones here). But it’s important to remember that babies grow and develop at different rates and you should avoid comparing your baby to others.