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Kindergarten-age children coloring at table, with one child smiling
July 1, 2026/Children’s Health

What’s the Right Age for Kindergarten? And Signs Your Child Is Ready

Most children start kindergarten when they’re 5, but age isn’t the only factor that determines whether they’re ready

Caregiver sitting with child while they're getting screen time on a tablet
June 26, 2026/Children’s Health

How Much Screen Time Is Too Much for Kids?

Screen time is all about balancing quality and quantity

Child lying down asleep, with thumb in their mouth
June 25, 2026/Children’s Health

How (and Why) To Help Your Child Stop Sucking Their Thumb

Thumb sucking is a normal part of early development, but over time, it can affect teeth, speech and habits

Parent measuring their shorter child, with taller sibling nearby
June 23, 2026/Children’s Health

Growth Hormone Therapy for Hypochondroplasia

Injections may help your child gain inches and build muscle, but results vary widely

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Healthcare provider high-fiving toddler sitting on caregiver's lap
June 23, 2026/Children’s Health

Hypochondroplasia vs. Achondroplasia: Understanding the Differences

They sound similar, and the two conditions are related, but hypochondroplasia tends to cause milder symptoms

Kids playing tag outside
May 21, 2026/Infectious Disease

What We Can Learn From a Case of the Cooties

The imaginary illness that routinely spreads on playgrounds offers some real-life lessons

Assorted products associated with forever chemicals (PFAS)

How Forever Chemicals (PFAS) May Affect Your Health

Exposure to these endocrine-disrupting chemicals has been linked to certain cancers and other health concerns

Caretaker using baby sign language to communicate with baby sitting on floor
April 16, 2026/Children’s Health

When Do Babies Start Talking?

From coos and babbles to first words and short sentences, there’s a wide range of what’s considered ‘normal’

Caregiver holding baby, reading them a book
April 2, 2026/Children’s Health

How Soon Should You Start Your Baby on a Bedtime Routine?

Consistency at an early age is key to getting your little one ready to sleep all night

Baby sitting on floor crosslegged, with W sitting, or frog sitting, shown in background
February 17, 2026/Children’s Health

What Is W Sitting?

This common sitting position for kids can cause problems with joint health, muscle development and motor coordination

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