Children

Babies lacking in key gut bacteria are at greater risk of developing asthma, allergies or eczema

Being conscientious will serve kids in the long run. Here are some tips to help them learn that trait

During the summer, kids can forget some of what they learned during the school year. They recover quickly, but here are some tips to stem the slide

The kids are out of school, and some of the pressures may be off. Here’s how you can further connect with them to make next year a little easier

I study social media for a living. Here’s what parents need to know so that kids can use it safely and productively

Thanks to faulty artificial intelligence, deepfakes and plain bad actors, children encounter a lot on the Internet that isn’t true. Here’s how to help them spot it

Research has shown ways parents can help children cope with the stressors of modern life

It can be difficult to accept that your child may be bullying others, but the way parents respond can help minimize any damage

Parents often struggle with the news that their child has a major health issue. Learning how to manage new routines and expectations is key to everyone’s happiness

Many children choose to follow peers with more narcissistic tendencies—and self-esteem may be part of the complex power dynamics involved

As children get older, their understanding of science and being a scientist changes. The words adults use are a critical part of keeping them engaged in discovery

Spillover from the politicization of the COVID pandemic has eroded vaccine confidence, but everyday people can play a role in building it back up