Sibling aggression and abuse go beyond rivalry—bullying within a family can have lifelong repercussions

by Corinna Jenkins Tucker and Tanya Rouleau Whitworth,The ConversationMore and more schools have embraced anti-bullying programs. Credit: Joyce Costello, USAG Livorno Public Affairs/Flickr, CC B

Updated on: May 25,2024

Sibling aggression and abuse go beyond rivalry—bullying within a family can have lifelong repercussions

by Corinna Jenkins Tucker and Tanya Rouleau Whitworth,The ConversationMore and more schools have embraced anti-bullying programs. Credit: Joyce Costello, USAG Livorno Public Affairs/Flickr, CC B

Updated on:May 25,2024

Know your boundaries: Tips to teach kids about body safety

by Cara MurezIt'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 them from abuse.&

Updated on: March 23,2024

Know your boundaries: Tips to teach kids about body safety

by Cara MurezIt'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 them from abuse.&

Updated on:March 23,2024

Shattered dreams and bills in the millions: Losing a baby in America

by Lauren WeberCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe day after his 8-month-old baby died, Kingsley Raspe opened the mail and found he had been sent to collections for her care.That notice involved a p

Updated on: June 17,2024

Shattered dreams and bills in the millions: Losing a baby in America

by Lauren WeberCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe day after his 8-month-old baby died, Kingsley Raspe opened the mail and found he had been sent to collections for her care.That notice involved a p

Updated on:June 17,2024

How moms and dads view each other as co-parents affects kids, suggests study

by The Ohio State UniversityMean Scores for Coparenting Quality Indicators of the Four Profiles.Note. Ind1: <SPOUSE> and I work out a good solution together; Ind2: <SPOUSE> acts

Updated on: May 20,2024

How moms and dads view each other as co-parents affects kids, suggests study

by The Ohio State UniversityMean Scores for Coparenting Quality Indicators of the Four Profiles.Note. Ind1: <SPOUSE> and I work out a good solution together; Ind2: <SPOUSE> acts

Updated on:May 20,2024

Disinterest in pediatric care leads to concern for the future of child health

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe road leading to a career in pediatrics is becoming more deserted these days, and the dec

Updated on: July 05,2024

Disinterest in pediatric care leads to concern for the future of child health

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe road leading to a career in pediatrics is becoming more deserted these days, and the dec

Updated on:July 05,2024

As baby formula shortage continues, experts offer guidance to frantic parents

by Dennis ThompsonA nationwide baby formula shortage continues across the United States, with desperate parents scouring shelves to find nutrition for their infants.Millions of babies rely on formula—

Updated on: June 15,2024

As baby formula shortage continues, experts offer guidance to frantic parents

by Dennis ThompsonA nationwide baby formula shortage continues across the United States, with desperate parents scouring shelves to find nutrition for their infants.Millions of babies rely on formula—

Updated on:June 15,2024

What is 'permissive parenting'?

by Ann SchreiberParenting styles play a significant role in children's development and well-being. Permissive parenting, as a distinct contrast to authoritative or authoritarian styles, has gained

Updated on: June 22,2024

What is 'permissive parenting'?

by Ann SchreiberParenting styles play a significant role in children's development and well-being. Permissive parenting, as a distinct contrast to authoritative or authoritarian styles, has gained

Updated on:June 22,2024

More work needed on children's supervised toothbrushing programs

Updated on: April 23,2025

More work needed on children's supervised toothbrushing programs

Updated on:April 23,2025

High BMI in adolescence linked to early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

by Elana GotkineHigh body mass index (BMI) in late adolescence is associated with early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 11 inJAMA Pedi

Updated on: July 01,2024

High BMI in adolescence linked to early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

by Elana GotkineHigh body mass index (BMI) in late adolescence is associated with early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 11 inJAMA Pedi

Updated on:July 01,2024

2017 to 2020 saw 1,067 homicides of infants in U.S.

by Elana GotkineFrom 2017 through 2020, 1,067 homicides occurred among infants in the United States, averaging 267 per year, according to the July 26National Vital Statistics Reports, a publicat

Updated on: March 19,2024

2017 to 2020 saw 1,067 homicides of infants in U.S.

by Elana GotkineFrom 2017 through 2020, 1,067 homicides occurred among infants in the United States, averaging 267 per year, according to the July 26National Vital Statistics Reports, a publicat

Updated on:March 19,2024

Gearing up for kids' sports season? Put safety first

by Cara MurezPlaying sports can be good for kids of all abilities.A leading medical organization offers some tips for getting children involved, while helping keep them safe and injury-free."We e

Updated on: March 21,2024

Gearing up for kids' sports season? Put safety first

by Cara MurezPlaying sports can be good for kids of all abilities.A leading medical organization offers some tips for getting children involved, while helping keep them safe and injury-free."We e

Updated on:March 21,2024

How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence?

by Lina Begdache,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents often stress about their kids' sugar intake, but it can be hard to know how much is too much—or what to do about it

Updated on: February 21,2024

How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence?

by Lina Begdache,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents often stress about their kids' sugar intake, but it can be hard to know how much is too much—or what to do about it

Updated on:February 21,2024