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June 7, 2024/Children's Health

When Can Babies Go in the Pool?

Wait until they’re at least 6 months old before your little one takes their first dunk

Child sleeping
June 4, 2024/Children's Health

How Much Sleep Kids Need: Recommended Hours by Age

From newborn through teen years, your child’s sleep needs will change

Caregiver and child eating pizza together
June 3, 2024/Children's Health

Lasting Impact: The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Obesity

Early weight gain can lead to health issues like heart disease, diabetes and cancer

Child watching caregiver posting on phone and laptop
May 29, 2024/Parenting

Sharing Isn’t Always Caring: The Risks and Dangers of ‘Sharenting’

Posting intimate details of your child’s life on social media, like their birth date and school name, can have serious consequences

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Child high-fiving parent as they play a game at a table
May 29, 2024/Children's Health

Debunking 8 Autism Myths and Misconceptions

For starters, autism spectrum disorder isn’t a disease

Mother, father and child meeting with doctor in medical office
May 24, 2024/Children's Health

Asperger’s vs. Autism: What’s the Difference?

Both terms have been replaced by autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Teen caged in their own mind
May 24, 2024/Children's Health

The Teen Mental Health Crisis: How To Help Your Child

American teens are facing unprecedented rates of depression and suicide, but you can be there to support and help them

Child in pjs sleeping in bed moving legs
May 22, 2024/Children's Health

How To Help Children With Restless Legs Syndrome

Regular exercise, an iron-rich diet, adequate sleep and bedtime routines that include a warm bath or massage may help with your kid’s RLS

Baby sleeping on their side
May 17, 2024/Children's Health

What To Know About Baby’s Fontanelles (aka Soft Spots)

A sunken soft spot may be a sign of dehydration, while a bulging soft spot may be a sign of head trauma

Teen lying on bed holding cell phone up reading it
May 9, 2024/Children's Health

Sexting: The Risks and How To Talk to Your Children About It

Sexting has become all too common among kids, putting them at risk for bullying, blackmailing and human trafficking

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