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Car crashes used to be the top cause of death for children. Now, it's drugs and guns.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 7 months agoThe number of children who die as a result of guns and drugs has skyrocketed in the past decade,...
Here are the warning signs of youth suicide and how to respond
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 1 year agoIf a child or teen is talking about mental health struggles, take them seriously, and don't...
Largest Study To Date Finds COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids 5 and Under Are Safe
Parents via Yahoo News· 11 months agoPublished by the American Academy of Pediatrics, this study provides parents with reassurance when...
Ban spanking in all schools, pediatrician group urges. Do this instead
CNN via Yahoo News· 8 months agoThe use of corporal punishment in school is legal in many states but should be banned by law,...
Should Parents Let Teens Drink Alcohol As Long As It’s Under Their Roof? Experts Weigh In.
HuffPost Life via Yahoo News· 5 months agoSome teens try alcohol for the first time in the context of a family celebration. When Jenny, who...
The AAP's New Guidelines for Childhood Obesity Are Getting Major Backlash
Good Housekeeping via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBacklash: New AAP Guidelines on Childhood ObesityAnnie Otzen - Getty Images Earlier this month, as...
Sleep deprivation is a hidden enemy to high school students. Here's what we can do about it
Courier Post via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThere’s a problem plaguing our nation’s teenagers. You might be thinking, "Well, that could be just...
Outdoor activities can lead to healthier kids; 4-H camps scheduled
The Daily Record via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA colleague recently shared with me a really great info-graphic prepared by the American Academy of...
Should your teen go on a diet? Why some experts say it's never OK.
Yahoo Life· 2 years agoWhy pediatricians and experts say it's a bad idea to encourage your child to diet. (Getty Creative)...
3 in 4 high schoolers not eating breakfast daily, CDC survey finds
CBS News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThree in four American high school students said they did not eat breakfast daily in 2021, according...