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.
Norovirus and pregnancy: An OB-GYN shares what you need to know
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, more commonly known as the “stomach bug” or “stomach flu.”
Recall alert: Over 85,000 Melii Baby silicone spoons pulled due to choking hazard
The recall involves Melii Baby Silicone Spoons sold in various packs and part of their 5-piece silicone feeding sets.
Whooping cough outbreak: CDC reports 6x more cases than this time last year
Learn about the symptoms, how it spreads, and why vaccination is essential to protect young children and vulnerable adults.
What parents should know about hidden risks at splash pads, according to a new CDC report
It turns out that splash pads, while delightful, can also be unexpected breeding grounds for waterborne illnesses.
Study reveals moms boost babies’ ‘love hormone’ by talking about feelings
A study from University College London , has revealed a fascinating link between the words you use when talking to your baby and their oxytocin levels.
Pregnancy’s hidden superpower: scientists discover natural flu defense that protects moms and babies
A study from McGill University shows that pregnancy might activate a natural flu defense in your body—keeping you and your baby safer.
How to help your congested baby breathe (and sleep) easier this winter
Baby congestion is a common issue during the winter months and can be triggered by several factors.
I’ll be an ‘overprotective’ mama this RSV season—and I’m not sorry for it
So please respect my boundaries.
New study explores link between fish consumption in pregnancy and autism—here’s what experts say
Researchers observed that moms who consumed fish during pregnancy were more likely to report developmental outcomes associated with fewer autism-related traits in their children.
This toddler’s ‘snack tummy’ logic has TikTok—and moms—losing it
Believe it or not, there’s actual science behind your toddler’s snack obsession—and it starts with intuitive eating.
New study reveals what parents need to know about the link between air pollution and autism
The findings highlight how prenatal exposure to the chemicals found in car emissions may affect fetal brain development.
New study: Cutting sugar in the first 1,000 days could shape your baby’s health for life
New research shows just how powerful nutrition during the first 1,000 days—from pregnancy through age two—can be in shaping lifelong health.
New study finds about 1 in 20 women use marijuana during pregnancy
As cannabis becomes more widely accepted across the U.S., conversations about its…
Mom pleads with Grandma not to kiss newborn on the head in viral TikTok
A new mom’s heartfelt conversation with her baby’s grandmother, asking her not to kiss the newborn, has gone TikTok viral—and it’s easy to see why.
The rise of walking pneumonia in kids—what parents need to know
As a parent, even a minor cough or sniffle can set off worry, especially when you hear the word "pneumonia." But understanding the symptoms, causes, and prevention can go a long way in easing concerns.
Kids can have seasonal affective disorder, too
It just may look a little different.
Does my toddler need speech therapy?
The founders of Wee Talkers discuss what’s normal when it comes to toddler speech.
Swimming is not just a summer activity: Here’s how swimming can boost your kid’s mental health for the school year
An international study by Griffith University tells us just how beneficial swimming can be for children.
Regulators say infant neck floats are unsafe after 2 deaths and dozens of ‘close calls’
Aside from the two deaths, dozens of close calls have been reported.
CDC warns flu deaths in children spiked amid decline in vaccinations
The 2023-24 flu season had one of the highest child death rates ever.