NEWS / KIDS

Kids Need Flu Shots, Too

Schools are open in many areas, and that means kids need protection from the flu, too. Flu can be serious; protection is easy. >

Playing to Learn

Teaching kids using guided play turns out to help them learn not only reading and math, but also how to persist when difficulties arise. >

Feed Children Real Food, Not “Kids Food” — Part Two

Don't get trapped into feeding kids ultra-processed foods that go down easy. Here's how to give them nutritious foods they'll learn to love. >

No More “Kids’ Food”

Feeding children ultra-processed foods like fries and chicken nuggets conditions them to crave easy-to-eat foods with few nutrients. >

Air Pollution Sparks Kids’ Asthma

Nearly 2 million urban children worldwide develop asthma as a result of breathing in traffic-related pollution. It's the nitrogen dioxide. >

HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer in Men

Human papilloma viruses are behind rising rates of oropharyngeal cancer in men. HPV vaccines could prevent most cases. >

COVID-19 Infections Rise 10X in Kids Five and Under

COVID-19 infections among kids five and under have skyrocketed. Here are some tips so parents can keep little kids safe and let them play. >

Stressed Out for the Holidays?

You're not alone. Most parents try to make the holidays memorable for their kids, but the pressure to make everything perfect can backfire. >

What Baby Talk Does for Infants’ Language Development

The high pitch and repetitive syllables of baby talk seems to attract babies and encourages them vocalize as they learn to speak. >

“Fortified” Baby Formulas and IQ

Can feeding special infant formulas improve brain development and improve kids' academic performance? Not exactly. They may even do harm. >

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