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.
Confused about mask guidelines for unvaccinated kids? These tweets will make you feel seen
The lack of federal guidance for vaccinated parents with unvaccinated kids has a lot of moms and dads talking on Twitter.
What every family with a kiddie pool needs to know about water safety this summer
A pediatric emergency doctor shares important tips on how to stay safe.
*This* is why your child needs that last drink of water before bed
When your child asks for a drink of water before they go to sleep, there truly may be a biological or emotional motivation behind it.
10 crucial rules for visiting a newborn
When visiting a newborn, remember, it's about them, not you
Here’s why using a stroller cover in summer could be dangerous
When the temps rise, so does the risk of heatstroke.
My 7-month-old caught COVID-19 at day care
Here's what I want you to know.
How hot is *too* hot for baby to go outside?
Take these important steps to prevent heat-related illness in little ones.
This mama is going viral for the one rule she never told her children
It's all about teaching her children to love themselves.
All children should be screened for heart-related issues, AAP says
No single test will detect every possible heart issue, so it's important to screen early and often.
It’s science: The benefits of nap time on your child’s brain development
Daytime napping in preschoolers is vital for memory consolidation.
It’s science: Is it safe to go to Disneyland?
The happiest place on Earth opens to out-of-state visitors today, June 15th. But what does that mean for families with unvaccinated children?
CDC issues warning as RSV cases spread across the South
It seems like RSV season has arrived. Here's what to know.
What the Surgeon General + CDC want you to know about vaccinating your kids against COVID-19
Top health officials say now more than ever, it's important to vaccinate kids twelve and up against COVID.
CDC eases international travel restrictions + everything parents need to know this summer
We've compiled a guide for summer travel + everything else vaccinated parents need to know for getting through the summer with kids who can't get vaccinated yet.
Kids’ energy levels surpass endurance athletes’, says science
Science explains why your 3-year-old has endless energy.
Kids’ eyesight is getting worse. Doctors think the pandemic is to blame
Nearsightedness in young people is rising around the world.
Here’s what we know about the possible link between heart issues in teens & the COVID-19 vaccine
Experts say there's no need to panic, mama.
As a mother, sometimes soothing your child’s pain means facing your own past traumas
Read an excerpt from Amy Henderson's new book, Tending: Parenthood and the Future of Work
This dad urges you to rethink mermaid tails for your kids this summer
Here's how his child's scare could prevent future accidents (and serves as an important reminder about water safety)