Cyberbullying is widespread among U.S. teens and is linked to post-traumatic stress symptoms in middle- and high-school students, a new study says. Nearly 9
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Autism Rates Rise Again, Now Affecting 1 in 31 U.S. Children
Previously, the CDC estimated 1 in 150 kids had autism. That rose to 1 in 44 by 2018, 1 in 36 in 2020, and
1 in 3 Kids Has Dental Problems, Poll Finds
More than 1 in 3 parents say their child has struggled with cavities, stained teeth, gum problems or tooth pain in the past two
Water, Plain Milk Are the Healthiest Drinks for Kids
Panel suggests avoiding flavored and sweetened milk, soda, caffeinated drinks Got milk? It turns out, plain cow’s milk, water and a bit of
Weight-Obsessed Teens Face Triple the Odds for Self-Harm
Even if a teen is at a healthy weight, just thinking they are overweight can greatly raise their odds for self-harm, a new study
Back-to-School Tips to Helping Your Kids Breathe Easier
As kids and teens return to school, parents might not have protecting their child’s lung health on the top of their to-do lists. But
Are The Kids Doing All Right in Quarantine?
By Barbara Pierce The end is finally in sight. Now parents wonder how masks, social distancing and lack of interaction with other children will
Why Choose a Pediatrician For Your Child?
Pediatricians understand the many factors that affect the growth and development of children By Barbara Pierce Summer is here. If you have kids, you
What Kids Are Losing with Virtual Learning
Online classes are effective to contain the transmission of coronavirus but they are robbing kids from having the full school experience: interacting with others,
Tips For Blended Families
Accepting the changes in everyone’s lives takes time By Barbara Pierce When your remarriage or live-in arrangement includes children from previous relationships, blending families