August 10, 2022 As kids prepare to head back to school, doctors reveal heavy backpacks have to go As back-to-school time approaches for students — or has already begun, in many areas — doctors share tips for parents and kids about overweight backpacks and the damage they can do.
August 10, 2022 Virginia 12-year-old is helping kids with cancer after losing his own mom to the disease Young Jerron Hoffman of Virginia is helping kids with cancer by holding a "Joy Jar" event in October — in honor of his mom, who died of cancer, and inspired by Jessie Rees, a cancer victim as well.
August 8, 2022 Conservatives accuse trans activist of illegally sending hormone ‘drugs to children,' citing social media Transgender activist Eli Erlick faces ire from conservatives over an Instagram post detailing a plan to send hormone therapy prescriptions to other people across the country.
August 5, 2022 Spain reports first deaths from acute hepatitis in children Spain has reported its first two deaths from acute hepatitis, or liver inflammation, among children. And of the 46 cases, three required liver transplants.
August 4, 2022 American Academy of Pediatrics accused of pushing teens toward 'nuclear option' puberty blockers, surgeries The American Academy of Pediatrics is facing criticism over a policy that critics say encourages young children to pursue gender transitions via surgery and drugs.
August 4, 2022 Why your kids need more sleep now, even before school starts As families look ahead to a new school year, children need to get into smart and healthy sleep routines sooner rather than later. Here's expert insight and advice for parents.
August 4, 2022 Georgia mom of 6-year-old child who climbed into hot car and died has urgent warning for parents Sydney Stanley, 6, died after accidentally becoming trapped inside a hot car at her family's home in Evans, Ga., in Aug. 2010. Today, her mom, Jenny Stanley, has a warning for other parents.
August 1, 2022 23 infants hospitalized in Tennessee for parechovirus, CDC warns After 23 infants were hospitalized for parechovirus within six weeks, the CDC issued a warning to clinicians about the “unusually large cluster of infections.”
August 1, 2022 Louisiana mom slams Biden admin over persistent baby formula shortage: 'They forgot about us' Louisiana mom Amber Bergeron slammed the Biden administration for the baby formula shortage, warning 'American babies need help' as supply remains low nationwide
July 31, 2022 Children traumatized by war in Ukraine find mentors from unexpected places A group from the U.S. recently traveled to Poland to help displaced Ukrainian children this summer, including Jews who were originally from Russia or other parts of the former Soviet Union.