Wind Can Uproot Kids’ Bouncy Castles, With Tragic Results
Inflatable bounce houses are big, colorful, cheap to rent and practically scream “childhood fun.” So, what could possibly go wrong? It turns out plenty. For…
Read onInflatable bounce houses are big, colorful, cheap to rent and practically scream “childhood fun.” So, what could possibly go wrong? It turns out plenty. For…
Read onAmerican kids who are poor or members of ethnic minority groups are missing out on the youth sports that have long been touted for building…
Read onFor peak performance, school-age children need more than a healthy diet and exercise. They also need plenty of sleep. A new study finds that elementary…
Read onFinancial pressures may have made this a year when some families can’t afford pricy extras, such as after-school activities or summer camp. It’s OK to…
Read onIn a world where everyone spends more and more time with eyes fixed on their phones, new research suggests young people feel happier after socializing…
Read onAs a new school year begins, many students return to their favorite sports or try something new. Encouraging kids to make physical activity part of…
Read onAdd more frequent headaches in kids who are already vulnerable to them to the list of ills associated with the pandemic. Before the pandemic, 60%…
Read onParents have had to wait a long time to have access to a COVID-19 vaccine for their kids under the age of 5, but a…
Read onYour daily walk, cleaning the house and lunch with friends could together be keys to staving off dementia, according to researchers. A new study looked…
Read onSometimes it’s difficult for parents to get their child to take necessary medication. One expert who spends part of her workday guiding parents through this…
Read onFolks with young kids at home may be less likely than others to develop severe COVID-19, a new study suggests. Children bring home colds from…
Read onA grim new analysis finds that American youth became 30% more likely to die as a result of gun violence over the past decade. The…
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