Enlarge this image Given supportive, nurturing conditions, highly reactive “orchid” children can thrive when tackling challenges, pediatrician and author Thomas Boyce says,…
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States Move To Restrict Parents’ Refusal To Vaccinate Their Kids
by Patti Neighmond February 28, 2019Enlarge this image A combination vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella protects kids against all three illnesses with one shot. Courtney Perry/The…
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Giving Medicine To Young Children? Getting The Dose Right Is Tricky
by Patti Neighmond February 11, 2019Enlarge this image If you fear your child may have taken or received too much medicine, call the national poison control hotline…
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Some research suggests that having multiples increases a parent’s risk of mental health concerns â like depression and anxiety â before and…
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With The Rise Of Legal Weed, Drug Education Moves From ‘Don’t’ to ‘Delay’
by Carrie Feibel June 3, 2018Enlarge this image Dawn Charlton, an instructor with Being Adept, leads a discussion on marijuana for sixth-graders at Del Mar Middle School…
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Enlarge this image In a study of nearly 5,600 U.S. youths ages 12 to 17, about 6 percent say they’ve engaged in…
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Enlarge this image Jack Gilbert, co-author of the book “Dirt Is Good,” says kids should be encouraged to get dirty, play with…
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Enlarge this image Injuries to babies associated with products like strollers and cribs have increased, a study finds. Getty Images hide caption…
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