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When shopping for bathing suits for your kids, you may not have thought much about one very important factor: the…
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In 2022, poison centers across the U.S. received over 6,000 calls for kids under 12 who consumed cannabis edibles — almost seven times the number of calls they received in 2018.
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Peer pressure is among every parent’s worst nightmares. But while it might feel like it’s out of your control, there…
If you’ve decided to get your child a smartphone or other internet-connected device that they’ll use independently, be sure they’re…
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It may seem inevitable to some parents that their teen will try alcohol at some point, and some families might…
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As early as preschool, kids’ schools routinely hold intruder, active shooter, or lockdown drills. If you’re a parent, hearing about…
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A majority of Americans say they or a family member has experienced gun violence, such as witnessing a shooting, being…
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In March, France’s National Assembly passed a law that could prevent parents from sharing photos and videos of their kids…
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Diego never imagined he’d carry a gun. Not as a child, when shots were fired outside his Chicago-area home. Not…
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With the surge in teen opioid overdoses in recent years, pediatricians and substance abuse experts are increasingly recommending that parents…
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Roblox is considered the most popular video game for 5- to 12-year-olds. That’s not surprising: There are no-cost options for…
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Green Sprouts, a manufacturer of reusable child and baby products, has voluntarily recalled around 10,500 of their stainless steel sippy…
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New data from a study about stress during pregnancy has revealed that kids who were exposed to Superstorm Sandy in…
Digital self-harm is a concerning phenomenon that has been growing among teens in recent years. This practice of anonymously sharing…
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When kids wrestle, sword-fight, chase, or tickle each other, it can be hard to know whether they’re crossing the line…
A study released earlier this year revealed that, for the first time in a decade, teen drug overdose deaths rose…
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New research hints that social media could be a significant factor in whether teens choose to start using tobacco products.…
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A group of 40 Florida middle schoolers has created a magazine that’s all about gun control — and it’s aimed…
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To the delight of many parents, scientists are proposing a ban on glitter. This sparkly substance might bring joy to…
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Parents now have another important reason to keep kids away from second-hand smoke. A new study in the Journal of…
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Umbilical cord “milking,” or the process of squeezing the last of the blood from the umbilical cord into the baby’s…
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The mother of Tamir Rice, the 12-year-old boy who was killed by a police officer in a Cleveland park five…
Families of the twenty children and six adults killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Connecticut…
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A study confirms what many parents have noticed: Today’s kids are more stressed out than ever, with the majority of…
In an attempt to reduce hot car deaths, Italy passed a law this month requiring all vehicles to have car…
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New York state legislators are considering banning tackle football—in favor of flag football—for kids 12 and under due to the…
Soccer is the most popular youth sport in America, but like any contact sport, there’s always a risk of injury.…
A new pediatric study found that preschoolers’ brains were significantly different depending on how much screen time they were given.…
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A new trend in feeding infants breast milk, while well-intentioned, may actually be putting the babies at risk. Some new…
When parents have unpredictable work schedules, their children often have worse behavior and less consistent child care, found researchers at…
Although e-cigarettes have been billed as a “safer” alternative to traditional cigarettes, they’re still not safe—especially for kids and teens.…
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Firearm injuries are the second-leading cause of death for children in the United States, behind only car accidents. Gun-related injuries…
A new scientific study recently released in JAMA Pediatrics identified seven specific positive childhood experiences that are linked to a…
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We live in a time when lockdown drills are commonplace for young children, from toddlers in daycare to high school…