For some young children in Columbus, Ohio, reading assessments don’t start in the kindergarten classroom — they happen first in the doctor’s office.

Visits to the pediatrician have dropped among U.S. children with commercial insurance, according to a study in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers studied insurance claims data from 2008 through 2016 for ...

You’ve got the diaper bag, a cold drink and snacks for the kids. But what else should you bring to a doctor’s visit? Being prepared can help you make the most of each pediatric visit. Medical care is ...

School health forms, vaccinations, growth charts: These are the familiar components of an annual well-child visit with your pediatrician. But your child’s provider has a wealth of expertise in other ...

Most parents are familiar with the scramble to schedule a trip to the doctor when a child shows symptoms of being ill. While receiving prompt care for sickness and injuries is important, annual ...