Children's Health - Page 66

October 19, 2023

War and kids: What to say and not say, and how to handle tough questions

Dr. Meg Meeker, a Minnesota-based pediatrician and author, shared advice for parents and families about discussions to have (or not have) with kids about the war in Israel.

October 18, 2023

Helicopter parenting is far more prevalent than moms and dads think — it could be hurting our kids, here's why

A new Mott Poll Report from University of Michigan Health revealed that many parents of children aged 5 to 11 are hovering over their kids. An educational psychologist weighed in.

October 18, 2023

Suicide prevention program at Nebraska children's hospital emphasizes encouraging, 'life-saving' notes

A program at Children's Nebraska, a hospital in Omaha, has had resounding success in keeping teenage suicide survivors from re-attempting to end their lives.

October 14, 2023

Air Force finds toxic gas in base day care center, forgets to act on it for over a year

A personnel memo at Whiteman Air Force Base warned that testing at the Missouri installation's day care revealed elevated radon levels in the baby and toddler rooms.

October 13, 2023

These Halloween candies are the worst for your teeth, according to a dentist

Dr. Kevin Sands, a board-certified cosmetic dentist in California, shares the Halloween candy that should be avoided — and how to promote optimal dental health for kids.

October 13, 2023

Tennessee trans law is constitutional and necessary. The left can’t handle the truth

Tennessee trans law is constitutional and necessary. The left can’t handle the truth that nearly 90% of trans children stick with their biological gender as adults.

October 12, 2023

'Infuriating' how easy it was for my 14-year-old to outsmart social media controls: Digital safety expert

Parents and school districts get candid on why they are suing social media companies, alleging algorithms have negatively impacted children's mental health.

October 12, 2023

Connecticut 15-year-old student-athlete dies after football practice

Elijah-Jay Mariano Rivera, a 15-year-old high school football player from Windsor, Connecticut, died after football practice on Tuesday afternoon.

October 11, 2023

What all moms need to know about gender confusion

Moms and dads are on the front line of this issue. When a child is taken in by the gender confusion propaganda in our schools and on social media, parents are increasingly painted as the enemy.

October 11, 2023

'Outgrowing' autism? For some kids, the disorder seems to disappear by age 6, ‘encouraging’ study finds

A significant share of kids with autism tend to “outgrow" the disorder within a few years of diagnosis, a new study found. Child development experts offered input.