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.
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.
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.