Toddler Health

Gentle ways to wean off the pacifier or thumb-sucking, from a pediatric dentist

Breaking the habit doesn’t have to be harsh.

Toddler Health

To the worried mama whose child won’t eat enough—let go of expectations

By tossing out most of my expectations about food and doing whatever it took to help us achieve our primary goal, we were finally getting somewhere.

Toddler Health

My toddler said getting stitches was ‘fun’—here’s how I prepared him

Preparing our children for what is to come is an important part of setting them up for success.

News

Crib videos helped researchers determine the cause of sudden death in toddlers

The study was conducted over the course of a decade.

Toddler Health

AAP warns toddler formulas are ‘misleading’

These 'formulas' offer no nutritional advantage, the organization finds. Here’s what they recommend instead.

Health & Wellness

Plastic doesn’t belong in our kids’ school cafeterias. Here’s why

Almost all school cafeterias are still using plastic to serve food to children. It's time for a change.

Life

It’s science: A major factor in child development? The mother’s mindset.

Your own growth mindset can protect your kids—even babies—from stress.

Health & Wellness

A little praise helps toddlers brush their teeth for longer, study finds

Turns out, those toothbrushing battles can build persistence.

Children's Health

Ara Katz wants kids to love their microbiomes

In a new kids’ book, the Seed co-founder helps kids explore the miraculous world of gut bacteria—and teaches them how to nourish these “invisible friends.”

Children's Health

Childhood vaccination rates continue to plummet since the start of the pandemic

"This leaves many children, especially younger ones, at risk of serious illness from vaccine-preventable diseases, like measles and whooping cough."

Baby

Want tear-free shots? These devices can reduce pain from vaccinations and injections

Ask your pediatrician about the Shotblocker or Buzzy.

Children's Health

Yes, it’s normal—and even beneficial—for kids to catch up to 6 colds a year

But it's still daunting.