Too Many Parents Say No to Helmets for Kids on Wheels
2017-05-10
Use of safety gear lags despite thousands of visits to U.S. hospitals each week, survey findsContinue Reading
A Movie Instead of Anesthesia for Kids’ Radiation Therapy
2017-05-09
Videos promote relaxation and stillness without medication, study saysContinue Reading
Bullied in 5th Grade, Prone to Drug Abuse by High School
2017-05-08
Victims may develop depression, fueling risky behaviors, study suggestsContinue Reading
Is Early Puberty in Girls a Risk Factor for Dating Abuse?
2017-05-08
Study suggests a link, but those who mature more slowly are also at risk for physical or verbal violenceContinue Reading
‘Dr. Google’ May Undermine Parents’ Trust in Their Pediatrician
2017-05-05
Tell the doctor what info you saw online so your concerns can be addressed, study suggestsContinue Reading
Reasons Why Parents Should Be Wary of ’13 Reasons Why’
2017-05-04
Netflix series is too explicit in depicting teen suicide while leaving out key elements, mental health experts warnContinue Reading
Teen Suicide Thoughts, Self-Harm Cases Double in a Decade
2017-05-04
New U.S. study coincides with concern around issue after Netflix releases ’13 Reasons Why’Continue Reading
A Toddler’s Screen Time Tied to Speech Delay
2017-05-04
Findings support American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines on technology use by very young childrenContinue Reading
More Starring Roles for Booze in Kids’ Movies, Study Finds
2017-05-04
Drinking figured in 85 percent of the top children’s films over 2 decadesContinue Reading
When Grandparents Raise Grandkids, Are They Up to Date on Child Safety?
2017-05-04
Study found some lacked info on baby sleep positioning, proper fever reliefContinue Reading
Are Smartphones Helping or Harming Kids’ Mental Health?
2017-05-03
More use is linked to attention and behavior problems, but also less anxiety, study findsContinue Reading
Trump Administration Rolls Back Obama-Era School Lunch Rules
2017-05-02
Schools will now have more leeway when it comes to salt, whole grains and milk, USDA saysContinue Reading
Are Bullies Getting Run Out of U.S. Schools?
2017-05-01
Abuse rates dropped about 2 percent a year over a decade, survey findsContinue Reading