Children’s Health

As a mother, sometimes soothing your child’s pain means facing your own past traumas

Read an excerpt from Amy Henderson's new book, Tending: Parenthood and the Future of Work

This dad urges you to rethink mermaid tails for your kids this summer

Here's how his child's scare could prevent future accidents (and serves as an important reminder about water safety)

Pfizer seeks to start vaccinating kids ages 2-11 in September

The Pfizer COVID vaccine could be available and ready for administration to…

Kids now make up 22% of new COVID-19 cases in America

Experts say the vaccination of adults and the loosening of restrictions on school activities are to blame.

Two of my sons have autism. Here’s how I’ve moved beyond guilt to thrive on the spectrum

An autism diagnosis can be hard to accept, but it's worth it to see your kids flourish.

No, making your child wear a mask isn’t ‘child abuse’

If you see a child wearing a mask in public, please do not waste the time or resources of emergency services.

Signs of depression in children and what to do if you’re worried

Depression might look different in a child than it does in an adult.

Baby Shark and more shows are touring in-person this summer–but is it safe for unvaccinated kids?

Baby Shark Live, Jojo Siwa, Kidz Bop Live and more are all touring live this summer—many performances are at indoor venues.

How to talk about war and other difficult topics with your children: An age-by-age guide

For 2-year-olds to teenagers.

Why you might want to pay more attention to your child’s snoring

Recent research links chronic snoring with structural brain changes in children. Here's what you need to know, mama.

I’m terrified of passing my food issues onto my daughter

But I want to use that fear as motivation to teach her to be better.

What’s behind COVID-19 spread in kids? Spoiler alert—it’s not the classroom

The CDC says youth sports are causing the virus to spread more than the classroom.

FDA approves new ADHD drug for kids, the first in over a decade

Qelbree is not a stimulant or controlled substance, like nearly all other ADHD drugs.

Chuck E. Cheese is hosting ‘Sensory Sensitive Sundays’ for kids with autism

The chain is working to support children with autism by bringing back the popular event, just in time for Autism Awareness Month.

A new study shows the devastating impact of the pandemic on pregnancies and babies

A new review of data from more than 17 countries found a big increase in stillbirths and maternal deaths.

Secondhand smoke is sending kids to the ER, says new study

Pediatric tobacco smoke exposure increases health care visits and cost.

Pfizer says its Covid-19 vaccine is 100% effective for kids in this age group

The company is hoping to have vaccines for some children ready in time for the new school year.

Pfizer begins study of COVID-19 vaccine in children

The trial will include children as young as six months, up through age 11.

A new study shows parents are more hesitant about Covid-19 vaccines than other adults

Vaccine hesitancy was highest among younger moms, according to the survey.

It’s National Poison Prevention Week—here’s what you need to know to keep kids safe

Poison control experts say incidents involving kids and household cleaners have increased during the pandemic.