Gwenn Schurgin O'Keeffe, M.D., FAAP

Gymnastics is a popular sport for today's girls. Yet, it is actually one of the more dangerous sports for their health. Here's some information to help parents choose the safest program for their child.

Kids love the outdoors and the hot weather is often not a deterrent. However, exercising in the heat can be very dangerous for kids of all ages. Here's a run down of what to look for and, more importantly, how to help your child avoid the dangers of the heat while participating in sports.

When kids enter middle school, they want to become more independent. One important skill to learn is how to talk to their own coach and learn to find the coach that will help them achieve their goals. Our job as parents is to coach our kids through those sometimes tough conversations.

Deciding whether to call the doctor or 911 after your child is injured playing sports isn't always easy. Here are some guidelines to help you determine the best type of care for your child.

A new study (the Stanford Sports to Prevent Obesity Randomized Trial or SPORT for short) offers a great model for helping obese kids enjoy team sports and lose weight.

With new CPR guidelines for adults from the American Heart Association, you may be wondering if you should learn CPR. Even if you have small kids at home, the answer is YES!