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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

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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

Caregiver and child picking out school supplies

July 1, 2026/Children’s Health

How To Prepare Kids for School

Practicing routines and talking through worries can help your child start school confident, rested and ready to learn

July 1, 2026/Children’s Health

Baby Crying? What They’re Telling You and How To Help

Check for common causes, try soothing strategies and know when it’s time to take a break

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