For many children, summer opens the door to more relaxed schedules, travel to different locations, visiting relatives, and expanded time to choose their activities. Initially, this freedom is a ...

Seasonal changes can profoundly affect children's mental health, especially in winter as days become shorter and it gets too cold to play outside. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains how seasonal ...

Wildfires don’t just leave behind physical damage. For some children, the emotional impact from evacuation, loss of a home, or disrupted routines can linger long after the fire is out, especially if ...

Loving, open communication is key to raising kids who know how to safely navigate online spaces. Ridofranz This evidence can make for depressing reading, especially if you’re the parent or caregiver ...

When my daughter Anjali was young, she was tiny but fierce. She would erupt over small injustices, like having to set one more plate on the table than her sister. Her small body was scarcely able to ...

Feeling a sense of purpose is a key factor in human happiness. That's according to a recent Gallup poll, which found that 60% of Gen Zers who describe themselves as happy also say they have a sense of ...

When life gets challenging—whether due to a family illness or troubling news online—helping kids express their emotions can feel overwhelming. Learn practical, age-appropriate strategies from Friends ...

Kids may find taking medication difficult for various reasons, such as a fear of choking or difficulty swallowing. To make medication easier, you can practice with candy first, turn it into a game, ...

Expecting another child can be both exciting and nerve-racking. Many parents feel more confident the second (or third) time around as they have already experienced the birthing process, the challenges ...

These debit cards let your child learn how to manage money while still giving you plenty of oversight and control.

How parents handle divorce can shape their child's future. Practical, age-specific strategies can help children adjust with ...

The United States' most senior public health official, surgeon-general Vivek Murthy, believes social media platforms should come with warning labels. The United Nations' education, science and culture ...