Children’s Health
Protecting your child’s health means looking after their physical, mental and social well-being. Get the answers you need with our expert-backed resources.
Jessica Biel gets real about navigating picky eating and school lunches
In an interview with Motherly, the “Candy” actress shares the importance of celebrating small wins.
EPA report shows how climate change directly impacts kids’ education
Kids today are expected to experience three times as many weather disasters as their grandparents.
Flame retardants ‘widely detected’ in U.S. breast milk, study shows
In 100% of the samples tested, researchers found some level of 25 different types of brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Here’s what to know.
Are energy drinks safe for kids?
Although amounts vary, most energy drinks contain 100 to 300 mg of caffeine per serving. Coffee has 95 mg.
The infant formula shortage led to unsafe feeding for many babies, study shows
Nearly half of parents surveyed had to rely on unsafe feeding methods during the 2022 crisis.
Spotting the signs of eating disorders in kids and teens
More children and teens than ever are struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. An expert shares what to know.
Can wake windows help your baby sleep better?
Dr. Harvey Karp shares his best tips for making wake windows work.
10 things your child’s therapist wants you to know
4. It's OK to ask questions.
Is 8 the hardest age to parent? Here’s what the experts say
Your pre-tween may be sweet one minute and giving an epic eye-roll the next. What gives?
How do you teach kids about hope?
Research shows hope is the antidote to depression, anxiety and loneliness. An expert shares 5 habits to help boost kids’ mental health.
FDA finally sets limit on arsenic in apple juice
But critics say the guidance doesn’t go far enough.
The Surgeon General’s social media advisory is a wake-up call for parents
“Our children have become unknowing participants in a decades-long experiment,” US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wrote.
APA releases new guidelines on teen social media use: What parents need to know
The 10 recommendations are meant to offer some clarity at a time when many teens across the country are in crisis.
What to know about congenital cataracts
I’m sharing my story in the hopes that it sheds light on this condition—but know that you are the parent your child needs, mama.
Here’s what it’s like to be the parent of a trans child right now
Anti-trans legislation is on the rise, and we are not OK.
SNOO gets FDA approval for keeping sleeping babies on their backs
Insurance companies could cover the cost of SNOO in the future.
14 questions you may have about your newborn, answered by a pediatrician
8. Why does my baby sound like Darth Vader?
Update: Some recalled Gerber Good Start formulas were shipped out after the recall
No illnesses have been reported, but here's what parents need to know.
Is it norovirus or Shigella? How to tell the difference
Though symptoms can be similar among the stomach illnesses, there are a few ways to tell the virus and bacterial infection apart.