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August 6, 2026/Children’s Health

School Refusal: When Anxiety Causes Kids To Avoid School

School avoidance isn’t defiance — it’s about anxiety, fear and emotional distress

Toddler sitting on couch, crying, having a tantrum

August 6, 2026/Children’s Health

How To Deal With (and Maybe Even Prevent) Toddler Tantrums

Stay calm and validate your child’s feelings, but don’t give in to their demands

Caregiver on bended knee talking with child with backpack on at home

August 4, 2026/Parenting

What Is Gentle Parenting, Really?

This parenting style emphasizes empathy, respect and clear expectations

Children in brightly colored swimsuits swimming in a pool

July 31, 2026/Children’s Health

Which Swimsuit Colors Are Safest for Kids in Water?

Bright bathing suit colors can make kids easier to see in pools, lakes and oceans — but color is only one part of water safety

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Group of kids showing their vaccination bandages on their arms

July 22, 2026/Children’s Health

Which Vaccines Are Mandatory for School?

All states require DTaP, MMR, polio and chickenpox vaccines — healthcare providers recommend others, too

Teenage boy lying on sofa, looking through smartphone

July 16, 2026/Children’s Health

Looksmaxxing: What It Is and Why It Can Be Harmful

This online subculture may contribute to self-esteem issues in teenage boys

Caregiver reading a bedtime story with young child

July 15, 2026/Children’s Health

How To Get Your Kid on a Better Bedtime Routine

A consistent bedtime routine can help your child get the sleep they need to learn, grow and thrive

Child having a loud crying tantrum in the grocery store, with alarmed parent

July 10, 2026/Children’s Health

Surviving the ‘Terrible Twos’: Tips and Tricks

Big feelings, growing independence and lots of meltdowns are all typical parts of toddlerhood

Young child sleeping with stuffed dinosour in their arms

July 9, 2026/Children’s Health

Could a Bedwetting Alarm Be the Key to Drier Nights for Your Child?

These moisture sensors can help kids’ brains and bladders make the connection needed to end overnight accidents

Child sleeping and wetting the bed, with wet sheets and pajamas

July 8, 2026/Children’s Health

How To Help Your Child Stop Wetting the Bed

Most kids grow out of bedwetting over time, but certain strategies can help — including having them evaluated for other medical conditions