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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.

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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. 

Updated Apr. 14, 2022
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5 ways to protect your baby’s microbiome after birth

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

Updated Jul. 26, 2022
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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.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024
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The Sunday Scaries can plague kids, too

Experts give advice on how to help your child cope.

Updated Apr. 11, 2022
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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.

Updated May. 02, 2022
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5 ways to help strengthen kids’ immune system this cold & flu season

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

Updated Mar. 29, 2022
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Do I need to give my baby vitamins? A dietitian shares what you need to know

Your infant gets most of what they need from breastmilk or formula—but there are a few important exceptions.

Updated Feb. 28, 2024

After battling my kids’ skin issues for years, I finally found the best solution

When each of my three babies were born, I couldn’t get enough…

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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Cancer parents look back on what they didn’t know

Every parent of a child fighting cancer has a different story. But one thing we hear over and over when talking to cancer families is this: “I hardly knew anything about childhood cancer before it happened to my child.” 

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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Croup is now a symptom of Covid in kids

A new study shows that the Omicron variant may cause a croup cough in kids. Here's what parents need to know.

Updated Sep. 08, 2022
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5 easy ways to help your teen start a gratitude practice

Practicing gratitude regularly can change the brain's structure to boost happiness.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023
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Gender-affirming care for trans youth is life-saving care

Removing access to that care can have dire consequences.

Updated Sep. 19, 2022
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CDC recommends Pfizer Covid booster shots for children 5 to 11 years old

“While it has largely been the case that COVID-19 tends to be less severe in children than adults, the omicron wave has seen more kids getting sick with the disease and being hospitalized, and children may also experience long-term effects, even following initially mild disease."

Updated May. 19, 2022
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How to read the nutritional label on your child’s food

How to read the nutritional label on your child’s food Spoiler alert:…

Updated Aug. 04, 2022
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Most kids under 5 are getting too much screen time, study finds

And this was before the pandemic. Eliminating ads from kids’ programming and apps would help, researchers say.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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Recall expanded for another Similac formula due to a new Cronobacter contamination complaint

Four products have now been recalled: Here's what you need to know.

Updated Mar. 01, 2022
EndeavorRx: young boy playing with ipad outside

Meet the first FDA-approved video game to treat kids’ ADHD

68% of parents reported improvement in their child’s ADHD symptoms after 8 weeks of playing EndeavorRx.

Updated Feb. 18, 2022
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