The Good Book says spare the rod, spoil the child. Whoopings, spankings or however you grew up defining discipline is often seen as a rites ... Read More
Parenting
Do Your Kids Really Need Cough & Cold Meds?
When children have colds, parents may want to hold off on using cough and cold medicine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ... Read More
What Parents Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids 5-11
A COVID-19 vaccine has finally arrived for children ages 5 to 11 – and with it, some important questions from parents. Many are wondering ... Read More
6 Tips For Caring for a New Baby’s Skin, Hair and Nails
Caring for a baby can be intimidating. They have delicate skin, hair and nails. Caring for a Black child's skin and hair can be even more ... Read More
8 COVID Friendly Ways to Trick-or-treat
Happy Halloween. The spookiest, fright induce day is just around the corner. Unlike last year we are all looking forward to donning our ... Read More
Avoid Pumpkin Carving Injures With These Safety Tips
Your Jack-o'-Lantern may be more than scary — it could be dangerous. Pumpkin carving is the leading cause of injuries associated with ... Read More
Are Fruits and Veggies a Recipe for Mental Well-Being in Kids?
Fear, grief, uncertainty, and isolation during the pandemic have triggered a national state of emergency in the mental health of America's ... Read More
The Most Important Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween originated from several customs, the earliest of which dates back to Ireland in the fifth century B.C. As we know it today, the ... Read More
Can This New Approach Help Your Child With ADHD?
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is one of the most common developmental disorders of childhood and can persist into ... Read More
WHO Approves First Malaria Vaccine, a Lifesaver for Children Worldwide
The first vaccine to protect against malaria has been endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and could prevent the deaths of tens ... Read More
Silver Lining Found in Pandemic: Fewer Teens Are Vaping
It turns out that the pandemic has reaped one unexpected benefit: As teens were kept home more often, their use of electronic cigarettes ... Read More
Over Half of American Children Have Detectable Lead Levels in Their Blood
More than 50% of American children have detectable blood lead levels, a new study reveals. And young children who live in places with lots ... Read More