Children’s Health

AAP now recommends screening all kids 12 and up for depression and suicide risk

Depression and suicide risk in children has reached unprecedented levels. Last year…

Try these natural remedies to soothe seasonal allergies in kids

Here's how to help them get through the stuffy season with as few sniffles as possible.

Dr. Harvey Karp’s secrets to sleep training a toddler

6 expert-approved methods to help your child—and you—get a good night’s sleep.

New study shows an alarming increase in melatonin overdoses in children

A new study shows a rise in poisonings in children due to too much melatonin.

Want a safe summer camp experience? What to look for—and what to avoid

Summer camp safety tips to keep your little camper safe all summer long.

Gun violence is the leading cause of death in children. How can we talk about anything else?

In 2021, 1055 children were killed or injured by gunfire.

First confirmed death due to monkeypox: What parents need to know

To date, just 17 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed or suspected in kids under 15.

AAP warns parents against using DIY infant formula

Here’s what a pediatrician recommends doing instead.

To the mom raising a child with a rare disease—I see you

You are not alone. None of this is your fault, and there are people out there who can relate to what you are going through.

The White House underscores the seriousness of the formula shortage: “A critically important issue”

In a live interview, Motherly spoke with a White House spokesperson about the specific steps the Biden administration is taking to resolve the formula shortage.

Why some babies are vulnerable to SIDS: A potential biomarker may hold the clue

The findings pave the way for new screening tools to prevent SIDS deaths in the future.

Are puddle jumpers safe in the pool? What parents need to know

Understanding the risks of the popular toddler flotation devices.

How to choose an organic baby formula

We'll help you sort through all the options.

10 things I’ve learned as a mom to an autistic child

Being the mom of an autistic child isn't easy, but here's 10 things I've learned that have helped us navigate this journey a little easier. 

5 ways to protect your baby’s microbiome after birth

The choices you make today can impact your baby’s health tomorrow.

5 water safety tips to share with all your kids’ caregivers this summer

The founder of Goldfish Swim School shares her top tips for keeping kids safe around the water this summer.

The Sunday Scaries can plague kids, too

Experts give advice on how to help your child cope.

8 signs of stress in children—and when to seek expert help

How do you separate normal kid adjustment behavior from something more significant? Here's how to tell when extra support may be needed.

5 ways to help strengthen kids’ immune system this cold & flu season

5 ways to help strengthen kids’ immune system this cold & flu…

5 things to do when your child is diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) 

Actionable advice from a mama who has been there, too.