Children’s Health

Ara Katz wants kids to love their microbiomes

In a new kids’ book, the Seed co-founder helps kids explore the miraculous world of gut bacteria—and teaches them how to nourish these “invisible friends.”

Is your child suddenly acting out? This may explain why

There is a fundamental disconnect between parents and their little ones when…

Childhood vaccination rates continue to plummet since the start of the pandemic

"This leaves many children, especially younger ones, at risk of serious illness from vaccine-preventable diseases, like measles and whooping cough."

Parents sue school districts over masks after their kids contract COVID

“We’re hoping to do a class-action suit against all school boards in…

Want tear-free shots? These devices can reduce pain from vaccinations and injections

Ask your pediatrician about the Shotblocker or Buzzy.

Even 5 hours of screen time per day is OK for school-aged kids, says new study

If you’ve internalized some parental guilt about your own child’s screen time…

Why the AAP wants kids to get a flu shot before Halloween this year

Kids under 5 are at a higher risk of serious complications from flu.

Yes, it’s normal—and even beneficial—for kids to catch up to 6 colds a year

But it's still daunting.

The scientific benefits of dads reading bedtime stories

A better behaved kiddo and a more engaged parent? What's not to love?

Managing your child’s eczema? A psychodermatologist explains the important link between skin and stress

Teaching your child to reduce stress can set them up for a lifetime of healthier skincare habits.

Why isn’t my baby talking yet? 7 ways to encourage speech from a speech language pathologist

Worried about a possible speech delay? Deep breaths, mama. Here's what to know.

It’s science: Giving experiences instead of toys boosts your kid’s intelligence & happiness

There's no need to stress about getting them everything on their wishlist. Spending time with your kids is far more valuable.

Your kid’s drop-off meltdowns are normal—here’s what experts do about them

Validating feelings, dispelling fears and incorporating secret handshakes (!) can help all involved.

All your questions about kids & face masks, answered

We asked doctors and epidemiologists the biggest questions parents have about wearing masks at school–including which face masks are most effective, and how to get kids to wear them.

Is it safe to travel with kids during the pandemic?

For many families, travel plans are up in the air.

Babies and toddlers spread COVID more than teens, according to study

Once they are infected, babies and toddlers are more likely to spread the virus to others within their home.

Mindfulness training helps kids sleep longer, study reveals

Yoga and breathwork at school helped kids sleep an average of 74 more minutes per night.

Children are now being hospitalized for COVID in record numbers

The number of children hospitalized with COVID-19 in the United States hit a record high of just over 1,900 on Saturday.

Mom begs people to take COVID seriously as her 9-year-old fights for her life

"Look at my child!" she wrote on Facebook. "THIS is why people are afraid. THIS is why people beg for you to wear a mask."

Why RSV cases are surging this summer—and what to watch out for

It's not even RSV season, and yet here we are.