NEWS / KIDS

Moms-to-Be Need Iron

Many women of childbearing age and those who are already pregnant are iron deficient. Yet they aren’t screened regularly. >

The Long Arm of Prenatal Vitamins

At least one of the vitamins taken during pregnancy offers a form of protection for kids that lasts into elementary school. Getting enough? >

Kids, Let Your Fingers Do the... Calculating

Some educators frown on letting kids count on their fingers, but a new study shows that it can help them understand basic arithmetic. >

What Digital Devices Are Doing to Parent-Child Communication

Parents, put your phones down, give your kids your full attention and talk to them. It's a good way to help them develop language skills. >

School Daze: Help Your Kids Get Enough Sleep

The start of the school year is the best time to get kids in the habit of getting a decent night's sleep. They'll feel better and do better. >

Foods for Young Kids Are Not as Healthy as Parents Think or Their Labels Say

Ready-to-eat infant and toddler foods often don’t provide enough of the nutrients kids need for growth and are high in fat, salt and sugar. >

For Teens Trying to Quit Vaping

Teens are getting wise to the fact that vaping is as addictive as smoking. A new program helps them quit -- and it's available for free. >

Screen Time and Kids: How Much is Too Much?

The amount of time a child should spend on recreational screen time changes with age. Here's guidance on what parents should aim for. >

Styles of Narcissism

If you know a narcissist, you know how self-absorbed and difficult they can be. These traits don't change with time. Here's how to cope . >

Abortion Restrictions' Unintended Consequences

Despite what may be the best of intentions, restrictive abortion laws raise infant mortality rates and the number of neonatal deaths. >

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