Children’s Health

Sites like Care.com don’t screen childcare providers, but here’s how parents can

What you need to look for when hiring a babysitter or childcare provider.

New massive study debunks the MMR vaccine & autism myth that has stressed so many parents

The study found that children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella are actually 7% less likely to develop autism than children who didn't get vaccinated.

5 ways to help our kids be more compassionate and understanding to children with autism

3. Recognize similarities + celebrate strengths.

Does your child have a speech delay? 16 expert ways to help

A speech-language pathologist shares her advice.

Are there heavy metals in your kid’s juice? The details of Consumer Reports’ investigation

We spoke to Consumer Reports and they had one message: Don't panic.

10 phrases to say to your kids to inspire confidence

It began as my mom's voice but has become my own, and it is my super power.

How to help kids and their emotions during huge life changes—like moving, divorce or death

Tips for involving your children, communicating well with them and allowing space for their emotions.

Separation anxiety is real—but it’s also fleeting

One day they won’t need me so much, and I’ll be free. But one day, they won’t need me so much, and I’ll be quite lost.

Delaying baby’s first bath linked to higher breastfeeding rates, study shows

The study's lead author, Heather Condo DiCioccio, thinks it might have something to do with baby's sense of smell.

Mama, you can handle anything—even flu season

Of course, there are suggestions for avoiding colds and flu, but even with all of these preventions, sick days are almost unavoidable.

If your child has any of these 5 symptoms, you might want to keep them home from day care

Fevers are a big one.

6 smart ways to stay healthy when your kids are sick

Consider this your prescription to not skimp on sleep.

What parents need to know about AFM—the polio-like illness affecting children

Six facts about Acute Flaccid Myelitis, mama.

Autism may be more common than we think, according to a new study from the AAP

About one in 40 American kids is diagnosed with ASD.

Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley opens up about her son being diagnosed with autism

"This is a new realm for us. One filled with tons of information and different theory's of treatments. So grateful Grey chose me to be his mommy and @rogermathewsnj to be his daddy 💙," Farley captioned an earlier video post showing Greyson in his new "sensory room."

My child’s anxiety meant she couldn’t fall asleep by herself

"Can I just sleep with you?"

What you need to know about parenting a child with dyslexia

First of all, stop beating yourself up.

How RSV changed the way I parent

RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus and I didn't know what I didn't know.

8 surprising ways a child’s anxiety shows up as something else

Here's the reality: anxious behavior in children is not uniform.

An age-by-age vaccination guide: From newborn to 21 years old

Here is an approximate schedule of recommended vaccines per age group, mama.