Many children have the habit of biting their nails. Maybe yours does too. What are the possible consequences? Why do they do it? And how can you get them to stop? Tension and stress are often the ...

Kids can develop pretty gross habits. Nail biting is a common one—more than 50 percent of teenagers bite their nails. But frequent nail biting can lead to infection, warts and permanent nail damage.

If your child is a frequent nail-biter, it’s easy to jump to the conclusion that something may be amiss emotionally, or they’re the only kid with this annoying habit. But neither is (necessarily) true ...

Do you have a thumb-sucker or nail-biter on your hands? You might be able to stop fretting over all the germs being picked up from those tiny hands. A new study finds those irritating habits could be ...

Experts say biting is developmentally appropriate behavior for infants and toddlers. There are ways to stop your kid from ...

Your kids' little quirks make you, well, want to start biting your nails. Help them overcome unseemly behaviors with some expert advice. By Jennifer King Lindley How to Break a Bad Habit You adore ...

(CNN) — Thumb-sucking and nail-biting can cause health problems for kids and potential financial problems for parents paying for braces. Thumb-sucking can interfere with the alignment of children’s ...

An ingrown toenail can cause a lot of pain, especially in children. There are different causes for an ingrown toenail, but the most common are tight shoes. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner tells you how ...