Health April 14 Fluoride exposure linked to ‘detrimental effects’ on health of pregnant women, infants New meta-analysis looks into studies on the impact of fluoride on pregnant women and infants, concluding that fluoride is toxic to early brain development.
Health April 9 Kids with autism supported by service dogs, as research and families note 'incredible changes' Service dogs have proven effective in benefiting children with autism and their families, according to research from the University of Arizona. A mother also shares her own family's story.
Florida April 9 Florida men charged in 'truly heinous' global child porn ring involving over 1M files The Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrest seven people in Florida for an international child pornography ring involving over one million files purchased through social media.
Health April 8 Measles infects baby in Colorado: health officials In the state's second measles case of the year, a baby under 1 year old has been confirmed to have the virus. As babies cannot be vaccinated, they are highly vulnerable, health officials warn.
Health April 7 Baby with fatal brain disorder ‘saved’ by anonymous $47K donation A Florida family was stunned when an anonymous donor offered to pay $47,000 for their baby's medical bills, an act of kindness that they say saved her life.
Opinion April 5 DR NICOLE SAPHIER: How best to use technology in our children's classrooms As we integrate these technological advancements into our children’s classrooms, we must ask: are we doing more harm than good?
Florida April 4 Florida woman given maximum sentence in death of 2nd grandchild; daughter says, 'I still love you' A Central Florida grandmother has been sentenced to five years in prison nearly two-and-a-half years after her infant granddaughter died in a hot car while in her care.
MAHA April 2 Whole milk should be back at schools, experts say: 'Nutrition science has evolved' The Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act discussing bringing back whole and reduced fat milk back to schools after a ban nearly 15 years ago.
Food-Drink March 31 Woman refuses to keep junk food at home, sparks controversy and family arguments A woman says she's trying to do the right thing by refusing to buy any junk food for her family. But it's causing problems among the five children at home. A nutritionist weighed in.
Opinion March 29 The Children We Left Behind: A reckoning with America’s growing fatherlessness You can’t fix something if you’re unwilling to be honest about it. That’s why we need to recognize our culture’s culpability in perpetuating the cycle of fatherless children.
Health March 29 Do parents really have favorite children? Here’s what new research says A new Brigham Young University study explores parental favoritism, revealing that gender, birth order and personality traits all affect parenting — and how kids perceive it.