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.
WHO clarifies stance on the asymptomatic spread of coronavirus
It's not as rare as a misunderstanding on Monday led people to believe.
Clear masks allow young children to keep learning from adults’ faces
Transparent face masks are something for parents to consider.
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.
Childhood vaccinations are dropping during the pandemic
"We want to reassure all our families that pediatricians have innovated ways to make visits even safer."
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.
How to help kids be resilient through the pandemic
The mental health techniques developed by disaster response experts can help parents right now.
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.
Everything we know about coronavirus antibody testing + immunity (so far)
What parents need to know about COVID-19 antibodies.
How to set limits during quarantine
The parent-child connection is critical, but there also needs to be rules.
Here’s where you can still buy hand sanitizers right now
If you can't add them to your grocery order, try one of these.
Children’s quarantine grief can look like anger—here’s how to respond
Your love has never been more important, mama.
How the pandemic will impact your child’s long-term emotional health
There's good news, mama.
The unexpected COVID-19 symptom parents need to know about
What you need to know about "COVID toes."
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 questions kids have about coronavirus (& how to answer them)
"When is all this going to end?"