Hand washing is one of the best ways to keep kids healthy, but getting them to do it—and do it right—can be a challenge. But with the right tricks, you can turn this daily task into something your ...

Washing dishes might be the best chore for a kid. Doing dishes by hand instead of using a dishwasher might prevent or reduce allergies in children, according to a Swedish study published in the ...

Dishwashers may get your dishes sparkling clean, but they may not do much to help kids with allergies. A new study found families who hand-wash their dishes have children with fewer allergies.

Think of all the things your children have touched today -- from the school playground to your home. No matter what they touched, they came in to contact with germs. It's impossible to keep your ...

Doctors are warning parents to watch for hand, foot and mouth disease, a viral infection common in children that can spread quickly in daycares and households. Hand, foot and mouth disease is usually ...