Children’s Health

8 surprising ways a child’s anxiety shows up as something else

Here's the reality: anxious behavior in children is not uniform.

An age-by-age vaccination guide: From newborn to 21 years old

Here is an approximate schedule of recommended vaccines per age group, mama.

To our pediatrician: We couldn’t do this without you

You, and your staff, have become an invaluable part of our village.

What Tia Mowry wants parents to know about peanut allergies this Halloween

Moms like Mowry aren't trying to be the "peanut police" or a helicopter parent. They're just trying to keep their children safe.

What all parents should know about their kid’s eye health

Parents tend to neglect to schedule eye exams until their child complains of vision issues, but the reality is many children might not know what seeing clearly looks like.

Michael Bublé gets honest about fatherhood—and finding strength—during his child’s illness

"We got the diagnosis, and that was it man," Bublé explained. "My whole life ended."

What is W sitting—what every parent needs to know

W sitting is when a child is seated with their bottom on the ground, having their knees and feet behind them.

6 tips for helping your child adjust to their new glasses

Once you're ready to embark on this new vision journey, consider some of these tips when it comes time to talk to your child about their new specs.

The perfect way to explain consent to kids—from a 3rd grade teacher

"I created the organization of the chart, but almost everything in it—the ideas, the quotes—those are things that were 100% generated by my students," Kleinrock says.

6 tips for talking to kids about sexual harassment—before they even know about sex

4. Be truthful but don't over-explain.

Early Intervention saved my son (and me)

Six hours of weekly therapy consumed my son's life but in a good way.

8 essential ‘body safety’ rules to keep your kids safe

3. Explain to your child who they should talk to if they feel unsafe.

How this mom advocates against childhood sexual abuse

We have to believe that it happens

10 ways to talk to your kids about body safety and consent

5. Explain to your child that everyone has a body boundary.

5 key benefits of probiotics and why your kids need them

"You are what you eat" takes on a whole new meaning.

This video of a baby breathing is going viral for a very good reason

Here's what parents need to know.

Can babies get acupuncture? Here’s what you need to know

5 things you need to know about pediatric acupuncture.

Why one mother is calling for better post-op monitoring for kids

"If you're in a hospital, demand a monitor."

Children’s Advil recall: What parents need to know

An incorrect dosage cup has some parents worried.

Don’t toss the Cheerios just yet—what you need to know about Glysophate and the EWG findings

The cereal companies are meeting the safety standards set by the EPA.