child safety

72,000 Retrospec kids’ bike helmets recalled for head injury risk

These helmets could fail to protect your child’s head in the event of a crash.

All eligible children should receive the RSV shot ‘as quickly as possible,’ CDC says

After a lengthy shortage, more immunizations are expected in the coming weeks.

What parents need to know about the new ‘sextortion’ cases with teens

An expert shares how to help your teen navigate an online world.

Little girl’s bedroom untouched by fire due to closed door in jarring viral TikTok

This is a good reminder for families everywhere to close their doors before going to sleep at night.

Did you know going down a slide with your toddler on your lap is actually unsafe?

Confession: We didn't either.

How to help your child heal from trauma: 3 steps to start

Like a car revving its engine for days or weeks, excessive activation of the “fight or flight” response leads to long-lasting wear and tear on a child’s developing body. But it is possible to protect kids from the negative effects of trauma or ongoing stress.

4 swim safety tips from a survival swim expert

From how to ditch the floaties to staying engaged during water play, here’s what to consider.

Would you try a ride-sharing service for kids?

HopSkipDrive is striving to provide safe, reliable transportation to children and teens.

How to teach kids about ‘stranger danger’ today, according to a child therapist

This is definitely not what we were taught growing up!

FDA warns against using contaminated eye drops

It’s a good time to check your medicine cabinet.

As a children’s book author, I continue to celebrate Arab joy, love and hope in the midst of hardship

I didn’t want my kids to wait until they were in their 30s to see positive representations of themselves.

More than 61,000 gun safes recalled after reported death of 12-year-old

The gun safes’ fingerprint scanner malfunctions, allowing anyone to open them.

Father of Maine shooting victim speaks out

The fact that his son was called a hero made the tragedy that much worse, Leroy Walker says.

This TikTok mom explains why she hopes others can babyproof their homes before her toddler comes over

The video sparked a debate on TikTok.

A man was charged with kidnapping an 11-year-old girl he allegedly groomed on Roblox

The girl was taken over state lines

Costco’s LEGO storage table will save your feet from stepping on bricks

It’s got two building surfaces and it’s a smart storage solution, to boot.

When’s the best time to start potty training? An expert weighs in

Potty training feels hard because it is hard. But here’s how to have a smooth experience.

How to make Halloween more sensory-friendly for neurodivergent and highly sensitive children

An expert shares how to embrace inclusivity this Halloween—at school and home.

To the mom who kept my child safe: Thank you

It might be awkward at first, but the more we have these conversations, the more normalized they will become.

Here’s what to do if the childcare cliff impacts your family, according to experts

It's important to be aware of the potential impact and to make a plan.