Parenting

hurried child syndrome

'Hurried child syndrome' can lead to anxiety and depression; here's how parents can avoid overextending kids

Carli Lloyd announces birth of daughter after struggling with 'unexplained infertility'

carli lloyd daughter birth

Pregnant Black women are more likely to be given unscheduled C-sections than white women, study finds

c-sections black women

Parenting has become so stressful that it's now a public health issue, U.S. surgeon general warns

Parenting Surgeon General

This Philly parenting program teaches dads how to be better engaged in their children's lives

Focus on Fathers

To help parents facing adversity nurture their children, a Delaware prof created a program now used by 10 countries

Mary Dozier Delaware

Parents who want to reduce their kids' screen time should start by reducing theirs, study finds

parents kids screen time

The hour after day care is the least nutritious for young kids, study finds

Day care Pickup Snacks

Carli Lloyd announces pregnancy, details journey with 'unexplained infertility'

carli lloyd pregnancy

Strong parental support lowers the depression risk of young adults, study finds

Parents Young Adults

Screen time for babies, toddlers may harm their abilities to process the world around them, Drexel researchers say

Baby Screen Time

Drinking during holidays and special occasions could affect how you parent your kids

Parenting Holidays Drinking

Children's Health

More parents are giving kids melatonin as a sleep aid, but experts urge caution

Melatonin Kids Safety

Cozy images of plush toys and blankets undercut messaging on safe infant sleep

Babies Safe Sleep

Babies almost all try crawling as they begin to move, but CDC says it's not a useful developmental milestone

Baby Milestones Crawling

Bluey teaches children and parents alike about how play supports creativity – and other life lessons

Bluey TV Parenting

Most drownings among young children occur in backyard pools; here's how to keep them safe as they swim

Children's Health

Social media is a driver of youth mental health crisis, U.S. surgeon general warns

Surgeon General Social Media Youth

TikTok's 'almond mom' trend calls attention to the dangers of diet culture

Almond Mom TikTok

Deptford Little League will require spectators who berate umpires to officiate games

Little League baseball

How to soothe a colicky baby – and when to suspect an underlying health issue

Babies with colic

How to fill your kids' Easter baskets with healthier treats this year

Easter eggs

Children's Health

Losing just 30 minutes of sleep each night can impact a child's well-being, research shows

Sleep health children

How parents can help their children maintain a healthy weight

Children healthy eating habits

Parents need to ask about guns before letting children visit family and friends, Trinity Health urges

Trinity Gun Safety

Fisher-Price baby sleeper, recalled in 2019, linked to 100 infant deaths

Fisher-Price recall infant sleeper

Soothing a screaming child with a smartphone seems like an easy fix, but there are long-term consequences

Toddler Meltdown Smartphone

Green Sprouts recalls toddler sippy cups, bottles due to lead exposure risk

Green Sprouts recall

Parents' words carry weight when discussing obesity with their children

Parenting Obesity Talk

Hey, new parents – go ahead and 'spoil' that baby!

Soothe Crying Baby

What's the best way to soothe a crying baby? Scientists may have found the answer

Crying Baby

Ready to bring your baby to an Eagles game? Here's what you can take into Lincoln Financial Field

Eagles Linc Baby

Mothers who breastfeed children after their 1st birthday should be supported, AAP says

Breastfeeding stigmas

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