A new Australian study found that children who had COVID-19 during the first couple of years of the pandemic could be safely treated at home,…
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U.S. schools that have a lot of students with prescriptions for ADHD medication also tend to have a lot of students who misuse the drugs,…
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A leading doctors’ group recommends that toddlers get screening for autism at 18 months old. That may not be a moment too soon — and…
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With so many American kids and teens dealing with depression or anxiety, pediatricians are increasingly stepping in as mental health care providers. Now, a new…
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As summer nears, teens may want to apply for their first job or try to boost their hours for the season. Not all parents think…
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It’s important for children to learn about body safety and boundaries. Empowering them with information can help them recognize unsafe situations and may help protect…
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The kids, no matter how they are conceived, are all right. That is the main takeaway from a new study by British researchers that found…
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Financial stress and work lost to cancer treatment affects patients and their partners alike. Partners also experienced pain, fatigue and sleep issues owing to these…
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Your toddler may be going through a phase of nail-biting that might be driving you crazy. While biting or picking at one’s nails is a…
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There are too many heartbreaking stories of babies and young children suffering serious injury or even death due to an accident in the home. You…
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Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to its laundry list of potential health benefits — from weight loss to longevity. Now, new research suggests…
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Most new parents have experienced the agony of colic: hours of inconsolable crying from their newborn, leaving them at wit’s end. It’s more common than…
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