Summer camp: What parents need to know this year

It’s time to make summer plans, and for many families, those plans…

School reopening? What parents need to know and can do

It’s amazing how something as ordinary as going to school can become…

Returning to sports and physical activity after COVID-19: What parents need to know

While most children and teens who have COVID-19 recover completely, sometimes the…

New school guidelines around COVID-19: What parents need to know

We all want our children to be able to go back to…

Alcohol harms the brain in teen years –– before and after that, too

If we only paid attention to ads, it might seem as though…

The health effects of too much gaming

It is estimated that 164 million Americans — half of our population…

Magnets, sound, and batteries: Choosing safe toys

The holidays feel more important than usual this year as the pandemic…

How to help your child get the sleep they need

This year, back-to-school plans are still a work in progress, and some…

Blown up in smoke: Young adults who vape at greater risk of COVID symptoms

COVID-19 has swept across the globe, infecting millions and resulting in hundreds…

Children, teens, and the safety of psychotropic medicines

Medicines prescribed for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, and other mood…

School, camp, daycare, and sports physicals: What to do in the time of COVID-19

As some youth sports teams get started again, some summer camps and…

Youth sports during COVID-19: What parents need to know and do

It’s become clear that the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t going to end anytime…

How to make the most of your child’s telehealth visit

Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, telehealth visits with doctors have been on…

4 parenting tips to break the negativity loop

“It’s a beautiful day outside,” you say, smiling. Your son replies, “It’s…

Summer’s here, teens and parents — now what?

Summer is upon us, and for many teens in this country, school’s…

Helping people with autism spectrum disorder manage masks and COVID-19 tests

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many new challenges for people with autism…

5 winning ways for kids to burn energy

Could your kids power the electrical grid, if you could only figure…

New warning on coronavirus symptoms in children — what parents need to know

While most children who get COVID-19 have a mild or even asymptomatic…

Strategies to support teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has been described as “the war of our generation.”…

7 tips for going outside safely with your children during the COVID-19 pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, getting outside can be a great idea for…