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.

Halloween

10 Halloween safety tips and Amazon buys for a spooktacular night

From walkie-talkies to checking their candy stash, a pediatrician shares how to keep tiny trick-or-treaters safe.

News

Abbott recalls some Similac liquid formulas and Pedialyte due to a bottle cap issue

The cap issue could lead to spoilage in some products, but the recall is not expected to impact formula supply.

Baby Milestones

When do babies start walking? Experts say there’s a wide range of normal

So much depends on strength and balance control: Here’s how to safely encourage those first steps.

Child Nutrition

7 ways to help your kids form a healthy relationship with food

An eating disorders therapist and mom is challenging diet culture to teach her son there are no "bad" foods.

Children's Health

Flu vaccination rates in children and pregnant women are the lowest they’ve been in several seasons, CDC warns

The past two flu seasons were mild, but experts are worried about an upcoming surge—here's how you can prepare.

Teen Issues

Is it OK to go through your kid’s phone?

Doctors weigh in on this sensitive topic.

Baby Sleep Tips

Dr. Harvey Karp shares how to wean from SNOO in 3 steps

Plus, the pediatrician, author and SNOO founder's best tips for making crib-sleep easier.

Our Partners

What are survival-first swim lessons? What every parent should know!

Swim lessons reduce children's drowning risk by 88%.

Children's Health

Will a bulletproof backpack insert actually help protect your child?

Demand for bulletproof backpacks is soaring as kids start school again. Here's what experts have to say.

Children's Health

Study shows a whopping 91% of children are unable to call 911

New researchshows 91% of elementary school-age children don't know how or when to call 911.

Children's Health

Here’s how bee ingredients can support your kids’ immune health this fall

You're going to want to know what royal jelly and propolis do.

Nutrition

9 types of foods to fuel brain development from a pediatric dietitian

From iron to Omega-3 fatty acids, here's what nutrient-rich foods your child can eat to help support their developing brain.