Children’s Health

Babies and toddlers spread COVID more than teens, according to study

Once they are infected, babies and toddlers are more likely to spread the virus to others within their home.

Mindfulness training helps kids sleep longer, study reveals

Yoga and breathwork at school helped kids sleep an average of 74 more minutes per night.

Children are now being hospitalized for COVID in record numbers

The number of children hospitalized with COVID-19 in the United States hit a record high of just over 1,900 on Saturday.

Mom begs people to take COVID seriously as her 9-year-old fights for her life

"Look at my child!" she wrote on Facebook. "THIS is why people are afraid. THIS is why people beg for you to wear a mask."

Why RSV cases are surging this summer—and what to watch out for

It's not even RSV season, and yet here we are.

Confused about mask guidelines for unvaccinated kids? These tweets will make you feel seen

The lack of federal guidance for vaccinated parents with unvaccinated kids has a lot of moms and dads talking on Twitter.

What every family with a kiddie pool needs to know about water safety this summer

A pediatric emergency doctor shares important tips on how to stay safe.

*This* is why your child needs that last drink of water before bed

When your child asks for a drink of water before they go to sleep, there truly may be a biological or emotional motivation behind it.

10 crucial rules for visiting a newborn

When visiting a newborn, remember, it's about them, not you

Here’s why using a stroller cover in summer could be dangerous

When the temps rise, so does the risk of heatstroke.

My 7-month-old caught COVID-19 at day care

Here's what I want you to know.

How hot is *too* hot for baby to go outside?

Take these important steps to prevent heat-related illness in little ones.

This mama is going viral for the one rule she never told her children

It's all about teaching her children to love themselves.

All children should be screened for heart-related issues, AAP says

No single test will detect every possible heart issue, so it's important to screen early and often.

It’s science: The benefits of nap time on your child’s brain development

Daytime napping in preschoolers is vital for memory consolidation.

The unexpected flu symptom every parent should be aware of

Hives.

It’s science: Is it safe to go to Disneyland?

The happiest place on Earth opens to out-of-state visitors today, June 15th. But what does that mean for families with unvaccinated children?

CDC issues warning as RSV cases spread across the South

It seems like RSV season has arrived. Here's what to know.

What the Surgeon General + CDC want you to know about vaccinating your kids against COVID-19

Top health officials say now more than ever, it's important to vaccinate kids twelve and up against COVID.

CDC eases international travel restrictions + everything parents need to know this summer

We've compiled a guide for summer travel + everything else vaccinated parents need to know for getting through the summer with kids who can't get vaccinated yet.