Kelly Rita Perrigo was arrested this week in connection with a complaint made in September by the child's mother.

Even a co-pay can be too much for child care providers, let alone the doctor and hospital bills we dread we might be faced ...

The birth of a child is, for many parents ... thousand dollars out of pocket.” Prenatal care is one of the 10 categories of essential health services that most health insurance plans must ...

For about 60 years, the prevailing wisdom in Japan, the so-called "Three-Year-Old Myth," has held that children should be ...

OCD can deeply impact a child’s daily life ... provides a balanced approach to their care. OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a mental health condition that involves recurring, unwanted ...

Iowa youth need mental health support, but families struggle with where to turn. Here are some tips from providers across the state.

Have you or a loved one faced challenges accessing youth behavioral health services? Contact us at the Des Moines Register.