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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.

New Zealand is COVID-free—what families can learn from their lessons

Kids were allowed back to school in New Zealand in late May.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

WHO clarifies stance on the asymptomatic spread of coronavirus

It's not as rare as a misunderstanding on Monday led people to believe.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Clear masks allow young children to keep learning from adults’ faces

Transparent face masks are something for parents to consider.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This mom made a mask for the tooth fairy (because mamas make magic happen)

Her daughter thought the fairy would need it during the pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom holding child at the pediatrician

Childhood vaccinations are dropping during the pandemic

"We want to reassure all our families that pediatricians have innovated ways to make visits even safer."

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Zoom fatigue is real and our kids are feeling it

Educational screen time and virtual playdates are burning kids out—so if you need to turn the computer and let your kids disconnect today, don't feel bad, mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
child and her stuffed animal looking out window

How to help kids be resilient through the pandemic

The mental health techniques developed by disaster response experts can help parents right now.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Dr. Fauci urges caution around re-opening schools too quickly

"We really better be very careful, particularly when it comes to children, because the more and more we learn, we're seeing things about what this virus can do that we didn't see from the studies in China or in Europe," says Fauci.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
little boy jumping on the bed

How to set limits during quarantine

The parent-child connection is critical, but there also needs to be rules.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
Sesame Street characters

Sesame Street & CNN team up to help explain COVID-19 to your kids

The 90-minute special "will tackle issues including education, anxiety, screen time and playdates," CNN states.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022

The upside of the pandemic: Our planet is healing

This could be a turning point for our children, the earth and their future—but only if we learn from this moment.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

6 ways to help children with autism adapt to the new normal

The pandemic has been difficult for everyone, but perhaps especially so for ASD kids.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Early intervention + coronavirus: What to do when your child’s speech delay services are interrupted

Worried about losing ground with a speech delay? Trust yourself, follow your child's lead, and keep a record.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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