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• 1 in 10 Teens Have Sexted, Many See Porn by 6th Grade: Study
• 1 in 4 Kids With Type 2 Diabetes Isn't Obese
• 1 in 4 Parents Worries Their Young Child Isn't Reaching Milestones: Poll
• 400-Year-Old Mummy Reveals a Nobleman's Child, Kept From the Sun
• A Little Cash May Help Women Quit Smoking During Pregnancy: Study
• A Simple Way to Boost Kids' Reading Skills?
• About 1 in 7 U.S. Kindergarten Kids Now Obese
• Abuse in Childhood May Shorten Adult Lives: Study
• Active Learning Best for Students: Study
• ADHD Meds May Help Keep Some Kids From Thoughts of Suicide
• ADHD: What Parents Need to Know
• Adult Life Tougher for Teens Who Had Controlling Parents: Study
• Adult 'Picky Eaters' on What Parents Did Right and Wrong
• Air Pollution Can Harm Kids' Hearts for a Lifetime
• All That Social Media Hasn't Hurt Kids' Social Skills, Study Finds
• Almost 1 in Every 3 College-Age Americans Are Now Obese
• Anorexia Often Stunts Girls' Growth, Study Finds
• Another Benefit to Asthma Control for Kids: Less Bullying
• Another Long-Term Health Issue Tied to Abuse in Childhood: Cholesterol
• Another Sports Bonus for Kids: Healthier Eyes
• Antibiotics in Pregnancy Tied to Higher Odds for Asthma in Kids
• Are Vegetarian Diets Healthy for Growing Kids?
• As Kids' Obesity Rises, Brain Health Declines: Study
• As Parents Drop Kids Off for Their Freshman Year at College, An Expert Offers Tips
• As Social Media Time Rises, So Does Teen Girls' Suicide Risk
• Asthma More Likely in Kids With Disabilities, Delays
• Asthma, Lower Grades, Homelessness: How Climate Change Will Harm America's Kids
• Autism Now Diagnosed in 1 in Every 44 Children, CDC Says
• Babies Know Best When It Comes to Play
• Baby Boys 'Talk' More During First Year Compared to Girls
• 'Baby Talk' Could Help Spot Infants With Autism
• 'Baby Talk' Is Really Helping Baby Learn
• Baby's Feeding Troubles Tied to Later Developmental Delays
• Baby's Heart Rate Reflects Mom's Mental Health
• Baby's Sleep Issues Could Sometimes Signal Autism: Study
• Bacteria at Day Care Might Raise Kids' Odds for Asthma
• Being Born Even a Bit Early Might Hamper Child's Development
• Better School Lunches Blunt U.S. Kids' Weight Gain
• Better Sleep, Less Stress-Linked 'Acting Out' in Kids
• Biden Administration to Tackle Lead in Drinking Water
• Big Rise in Suicide Attempts by U.S. Teen Girls During Pandemic
• Big Rise in U.S. Teens Identifying As Gay, Bisexual
• Birth Defects Tied to Rise in Lifelong Cancer Risk
• Board Games Could Be a Win for Your Kid's Math Skills
• Boosting Their Creativity Helps Kids Face Life's Challenges, Study Finds
• Boys Who Spend Lots of Time Online More Likely to Cyberbully
• Brain Imaging Shows How Young Kids Learn Quicker Than Grownups
• Brain Study Suggests Autism Develops Differently in Girls Than Boys
• Breast Milk May Help Shield Infants From Dangerous Viruses
• Breastfeeding Can Protect Hearts of Mom, Baby Long Term
• Breastfeeding in Infancy Tied to Healthier Weight Later for Kids
• Breastfeeding May Be Key to Letting Preemie Babies Thrive
• Breathing Dirty Air Could Raise a Child's Risk for Adult Mental Illness
• Bringing the Forest to Kids' Daycare May Boost Young Immune Systems
• Can Too Much Screen Time Raise a Child's Odds for OCD?
• Child Cancers Are Rare, But Here Are Signs to Look For
• Child Development Stages and Milestones: What to Expect
• Child Obesity Rose Sharply During Pandemic
• Childhood Trauma Linked With Higher Odds for Adult Neurological Ills
• Children Use Both Sides of the Brain to Understand Language
• Common Plastics Chemical Could Harm Boys' Development
• 'Couch Potato' Childhoods Could Mean Heavier, Less Healthy Hearts Later
• Could a Stressed-Out Pregnancy Hinder a Toddler's Development?
• Could ADHD Raise Odds for More Serious Psychiatric Ills?
• Could Beating Drums Help Beat Autism?
• Could Exposure to Lead Early in Life Raise Odds for Criminality Later?
• Could Going Vegetarian Lower Kids' Asthma Risk?
• Could Kids Swim Their Way to Better Vocabularies?
• Could Tiny Plastic Particles Reach the Fetus From Mom's Food? Rat Study Raises Concerns
• Could Umbilical Cord Blood Help Ease Autism?
• Could Video Games Boost a Child's Intelligence?
• Could Your Child Have a Heart Defect? Know the Warning Signs
• COVID in Pregnancy Might Raise Odds for Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Sons: Study
• COVID Infection Raises a Child's Odds for Type 1 Diabetes by 72%
• C-Section Babies Miss Out on Mom's 'Microbiome,' But Treatment Can Change That
• Cyberbullying Could Rise During Lockdown, But Parents Can Stop It
• Dealing With a Picky Eater: 5 Tips for Parents
• Debunking Social Media Myth, Study Finds COVID Vaccine Won't Harm Placenta
• Depressed Teens May Struggle in School
• Diabetes Drug Might Help Women With Preeclampsia Prolong Their Pregnancy
• Diabetes During Pregnancy Could Raise Lifelong Heart Risks for Children
• Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Eye Issues in Kids
• Did 'Helicopter' Parents Cause the Mental Health Crisis in Today's Young?
• Dirty Air in Pregnancy Might Raise Baby's Obesity Risk
• Disney Princesses: Are They Good or Bad for Your Child's Self-Image?
• Do C-Section Babies Become Heavier Adults?
• Do Genes Doom Some Kids to Obesity? Probably Not, Study Finds
• Do Short Kids Need Growth Hormone to Boost Self-Esteem? Maybe Not
• Do Touchscreens Make Your Toddler More Distractible?
• Do You 'Wolf Down' Your Food? Speedy Eaters May Pack on More Pounds
• Does Parents' Nagging Kids About Screen Time Even Matter?
• Does Social Media Harm Kids? It Might Depend on Their Age
• Does Too Much 'Screen Time' Have Your Preschooler Acting Out?
• Does Your Kid Need a Summer Vacation From Smartphones?
• Dogs and Kids Are 'In Sync,' Study Shows
• Drug Might Help Slow Nearsightedness in Kids
• Drug Shows Promise Against Rare Condition That Stunts Kids' Growth
• Drug Used to Prevent Miscarriages May Be Upping Cancer Rates Decades Later
• Early High School Start Times May Hurt Attendance
• Early School Sports Reduce ADHD Symptoms Years Later for Girls
• Early-Life Day Care Tied to Worsening Behavior in Kids
• 'Enriched' Baby Formula Won't Boost School Grades Later: Study
• Epidural in Delivery Not Linked to Autism: Study
• Even a Little Extra Weight Can Raise Kids' Odds for High Blood Pressure
• Even for Preschoolers, Healthier Hearts May Mean Healthier Brains
• Even in a Pandemic, Child Vision Tests Are Crucial
• Even Preschoolers Want to Be in the 'In Crowd,' Study Finds
• Eviction During a Pregnancy Is Dangerous for Women and Newborns
• Exposing Kids to Safe Levels of Peanut When Young Might Prevent Allergy
• Exposure to Zika Virus in Womb Might Alter Kids' Development
• Eye-Tracking Device Could Be More Accurate Test for Autism in Toddlers
• Family Structure Influences Teen Delinquency
• Fertility Treatments Might Affect Kids' Growth, But Not for Long
• Fetal Surgery Is Changing Lives for Kids With Spina Bifida
• Fewer Food Allergies in Kids If Mom Drinks Milk While Breastfeeding: Study
• Fewer Painful Procedures Could Help Preemies' Brain Development: Study
• Fiber: It's Important to Your Child's Diet, Too
• First Good Evidence That Babies React to Taste, Smell in Womb
• For Preemie Babies, Preschool Plus Parenting Can Spell Academic Success
• For Toddlers, More Time Watching Screens Mean Less Time Reading
• Frequent Social Media Checks May Affect Young Brains
• Future of 'Artificial Wombs' for Human Preemies to Be Weighed by FDA Advisors
• Gene Therapy May Reverse Hurler Syndrome, a Rare and Severe Illness in Kids
• Gene-Based Embryo Selection: Are 'Designer Babies' on the Horizon?
• Genetics Might Explain Some Cases of Cerebral Palsy
• Grandmother's Brain In Sync With Her Grandkids': Study
• Growing Up Poor May Rewire a Child's Brain: Study
• Growing Up With Lead in Drinking Water May Dull Brain in Old Age
• Half of Moms of Children With Autism Have Depression
• Happy, Loved Teens Become Heart-Healthier as Adults
• 'Harsh' Parenting Can Bring Mental Health Harms to Kids: Study
• Healthier School Meals Program Led to Less Overweight Kids: Study
• High Curiosity in Infancy Carries Through to Toddler Years
• How Divorce Harms Kids, and How to Lessen That Harm
• How Your Kid's Education Could Make You Healthier
• How Your Neighborhood Can Hamper Your Teen's Sleep
• If a Child's Grades Falter, Consider Hearing Loss
• In Girls as Young as 7, Weight May Predict Odds for Eating Disorder
• In Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Kids
• 'Income Inequality' Could Be Dragging Down Math Skills in U.S. Kids
• Intervening in Infancy Might Help Prevent Some Cases of Autism: Study
• Is Any Amount of Coffee Safe for Baby During Pregnancy?
• Is Empathy Born in Mom's First Hugs?
• Is the Pandemic Affecting Newborns' Brains?
• Is Your Child Lagging in Reading Skills? An Expert Offers Tips
• Is Your Teen Unmotivated at School? That Might Change
• Just 2 Kids Worldwide Are Known to Have This Rare Genetic Disease. Their Parents United for a Cure
• Key to Good Sleep for Toddlers Starts in Infancy
• Kids Born After Elective Induced Labor Performed Worse in School: Study
• Kids Born Premature Lag in Elementary School, But Most Catch Up Later
• Kids Born Through Fertility Treatments Have No Higher Cancer Risk
• Kids Conceived Via IVF Have No Higher Risk of Heart Issues
• Kids Happier, Healthier Away From All Those Screens: Study
• Kids Who Read for Pleasure Grow Into Better-Adjusted Teens: Study
• Kids Who Witness Domestic Violence May Suffer Mentally for Decades
• Kids Whose Moms Took HIV Meds While Pregnant May Be at Higher Risk for Developmental Delays
• Kids With Autism Have Unique Gut 'Microbiomes'
• Kids With Congenital Heart Disease Face Higher Odds of Mental Health Issues
• Kids With Nonverbal Autism May Still Understand Much Spoken Language
• Know Your Boundaries: Tips to Teach Kids About Body Safety
• Lead Exposure Harms Kids in Many Ways
• Lead Poisoning Plus Systemic Racism Are Harming Black Kids' Test Scores
• Leaded Gas, Banned Decades Ago, Might Still Harm People Today
• Leading U.S. Pediatricians' Group Issues Guidelines to Prevent Patient Abuse
• Let Babies Eat Eggs to Avoid Egg Allergy Later: Study
• Lonely Childhoods Make Adult Drinking Problems More Likely
• Long, Regular Sleep Key to Kindergarten Success
• Longer Breastfeeding in Infancy, Better School Grades for Kids?
• Look Out for the Early Signs of Autism
• Loving, Supportive Daycare Tied to Better Grades Years Later
• Low Risk of Mom Passing COVID to Newborn
• Low-Fiber Diet During Pregnancy May Harm Baby's Brain
• Lupus Drug Prevents Low Heartbeat in High-Risk Newborns: Study
• Many Overweight Kids Already Have Hardened Arteries, Diabetes
• Many Parents Worry About Social Media's Impact on Kids' Body Image: Poll
• Marijuana Can Affect Fetal Development, Even If Used Early in Pregnancy
• Masks Don't Mask Others' Emotions for Kids
• Mastering the Violin Won't Help Your Child Master Math: Study
• Measuring Up: Scientists Spot Genes Linked to Height
• Meeting the Challenges of Type 1 Diabetes in the Teen Years
• Mindfulness Approach Helps Ease the Stress of Parenting a Child With Autism
• Mom's Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Could Affect Child's Stroke Risk Decades Later
• Mom's Depression Can Lead to Behavior Problems in Kids
• Mom's Exposure to Dirty Air in Pregnancy Could Harm a Toddler's Development
• Mom's Heart Health While Pregnant Could Influence Her Child's Health for Years
• More Evidence Spanking Kids Doesn't Work, Can Cause Harm
• More Kids With Autism May Be Doing Well Than Thought
• More Screen Time for Babies Could Slow Development
• Most Day Care Programs Don't Give Kids Enough Exercise
• Most IVF Babies Grow Up to Be Mentally Healthy Adults, Study Shows
• Most Parents Clueless About Overuse Dangers to Young Pitchers
• Most Parents Say Their Kids Aren't Thankful Enough: Poll
• Most Transgender Children Stick With Gender Identity 5 Years Later: Study
• Music Classes Strike a Chord in Kids' Brain Development: Study
• Nap at Preschool May Boost Tots' Learning
• Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. Children Has a Developmental Disability: CDC
• Neighborhood Gun Violence Means Worse Mental Health for Kids
• Neurodevelopmental Issues Double in Babies Exposed to COVID in Womb: Study
• New Clues to Treating a Disease That Prevents Children From Swallowing, Eating
• New First Look at the Tiniest Babies' Lungs
• New Study Examines Sexuality of People With Autism
• New Tricks to Turn Your Fussy Eater Around
• Newborns' 'Random' Body Movements Are Helping Them Learn
• No Health Issues for Babies Born to Women Who Had COVID in Pregnancy
• No Link Between Antidepressants in Pregnancy, Epilepsy in Children
• No Sign That Anesthesia in Pregnancy Affects Child's Later Development
• Not All Kids With Autism Will Benefit From Therapy Dogs
• Nowhere Safe to Play: 'Play Deserts' Keep Kids from Fun Physical Activity
• Obesity a Key Factor When Kids Develop Sleep Apnea
• One Form of Fertility Treatment May Raise Long-Term Cancer Risk in Offspring
• One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime
• Only 1 in 10 Kids With ADHD Will Outgrow It
• Over Half of American Children Have Detectable Lead Levels in Their Blood
• Pandemic Can Overwhelm Those With Autism
• Pandemic Caused Rise in Telemedicine Visits for Kids, But Will the Trend Continue?
• Pandemic Especially Tough on Kids With ADHD
• Pandemic Has Depression, Anxiety Rates Among Youth Climbing Worldwide
• Pandemic Has Greatly Diminished Services for Kids, Adults With Autism
• Pandemic Lockdown Increases Child Abuse Risk
• Pandemic Lockdowns May Have Slowed Babies' Communication Skills
• Pandemic May Be Affecting How Parents Feed Their Kids
• Parents' Input Key When Screening Toddlers for Autism
• Parent's Skin-to-Skin Hug Does Ease a Baby's Pain, Brain Study Suggests
• Parents Underestimate How Much Time Teens Spent Online During Pandemic
• Parents, Don't Worry if Baby's Sleep Is Erratic
• Pediatricians' Group Says School Is Priority, With Proper Safety Measures
• Pediatricians' Group Warns Against Keto Diet for Kids With Diabetes
• Pesticide Harmed Children's Brains: Lawsuits
• Pets Could Help Prevent Food Allergies in Kids
• PFAS Chemicals Tied to Later Puberty in Girls
• Poll Shows Parents Torn When Teens Enter the Workforce
• Pot Use by Pregnant Women Rose During Pandemic: Study
• Pot Use in Pregnancy Could Mean Sleepless Kids
• Pot Use in Pregnancy May Harm the Fetus
• Pot Use While Pregnant Tied to Higher Odds for Autism in Kids
• Pregnancy, Delivery Safe for Women Born With Heart Defects
• Premature Birth Tied to Higher Risk for ADHD
• Premature Delivery Raises Odds for Cerebral Palsy
• Preterm Birth Tied to Lower IQs, Poorer School Grades
• Program Aims to Get Lifesaving Drugs to Kids With Cancer in Poorer Countries
• Psychologists' Group Issues First Guidelines on Teens' Use of Social Media
• Race, Income Keeps Many Families From Letting Kids Play Sports
• Reading Aloud to Your Kids Might Make Them Smarter
• Reading With Your Toddler? Books May Beat Screens
• Real-World Data Confirms Pfizer Vaccine Safe for Kids Ages 5-11
• Remote Learning Hurt High School Students Academically, Emotionally
• School-Based Mindfulness Program Gives Big Boost to Young Kids' Sleep
• Screen Time for Tiniest Tots Linked to Autism-Like Symptoms
• Segregation Has Close Ties With Lead Poisoning in Black American Kids
• Seizures After Vaccination Don't Affect Kids' Development: Study
• Sex of Fetus May Matter When COVID Strikes in Pregnancy
• Sleep Builds the Brain in the Early Years, Then Maintains It
• Snuggling With Dad: Fathers' Contact Can Help Preemies Thrive
• Social Media Is Parents' Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School: Poll
• Social Media, Binge Eating Often Go Together for Kids
• Some Schools Respond to Child Obesity by Focusing on Water
• Spanish Spoken at Home? It Won't Slow Youngsters Learning English: Study
• Spending on Kids' Mental Health Keeps Rising
• Sperm Samples May Help Predict Autism Risk in Offspring
• Spit Test: Saliva Alerts Babies to Close Relationships
• State Anti-Poverty Programs Help Kids' Brains Stay Healthy
• State Spending on Poverty Really Pays Off for Kids: Study
• Stay-at-Home Orders Could Mean More Obese Kids: Study
• Step Up to a New School Year: Tips for Buying Shoes for Your Kids
• Stressed and Distracted, Kids and Their Teachers Say Virtual Learning Isn't Working
• Study Bolsters Effectiveness of 'Guided Play' for Learning
• Study Offers Best Evidence Yet That Intervening Early Helps Curb Autism
• Study Spots Key Factor in Kids' Friendships
• Sure-Fire Solutions for Managing Lockdown Temper Tantrums
• Talking to Your Toddler Could Bring Real Benefits to Their Brain
• Teen Brain Naturally Tunes Out Mom's Voice
• Teens Have Triple the Odds of Misusing Marijuana Compared to Adults
• Telehealth: Tips for Helping Kids With Autism Take Part
• Texas Mother Transmitted COVID-19 to Unborn Baby: Study
• THC From Pot Lingers in Breast Milk for Weeks: Study
• The Family Cat Could Be Good Medicine for Kids With Autism
• The More Words Your Preschooler Knows, the Better They Do in Class
• There's a Secret to Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables
• Tight Blood Sugar Control Boosts Brain Power of Teens With Type 1 Diabetes: Study
• Time Spent in Day Care Won't Harm Child's Development
• Time Spent in Nature Boosts Kids' Well-Being
• Tips to Food-Fueling Your Active Vegan Child
• Toddlers' Attention to 'Motherese' Could Give Clues to Autism
• Toddlers Nap a Lot - and Then They Don't. New Research Uncovers Why
• Tonsillectomies Can Be Tougher for Kids With Developmental Delays
• Too Few Kids Are Getting Regular Eye Tests, and Insurance Is Key
• Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids' Odds for Mental Health Woes: Study
• Tough Childhoods Are Tough on Adult Hearts: Study
• Treating Teachers' Depression Could Boost Young Students' Grades: Study
• Troubled Childhood Could Mean a Troubled Old Age, Study Finds
• T-Shirt Study Shows Importance of Mom's Smell to Bond With Baby
• Type 1 Diabetes Doesn't Have to Hold Kids Back in School
• Type 2 Diabetes in Youth Is Especially Unhealthy: Study
• U.S. Parents Face Big Disparities in Access to Autism Care Services
• U.S. Schools Can Reopen, With Safeguards in Place: CDC
• U.S. States With Tighter Access to Welfare Payments Have More Kids in Foster Care
• U.S. Teens Were Already in Mental Health Crisis Before Pandemic Hit
• Using Devices as Babysitters Can Backfire on Parents
• Video Games May Bring Cognitive Benefits to Kids: Study
• Visiting a 'Dental Fear' Clinic Can Help Improve a Child's Smile
• Walking, Sitting: What Works Best to Help Baby Stop Crying?
• Weight Loss in Childhood May Protect Boys Against Future Infertility
• Weight Loss Surgery a Good Option for Severely Obese Kids: Study
• What Drives Preschoolers' Curiosity to Learn?
• What Is 'Authoritarian Parenting'?
• What Is 'Permissive Parenting'?
• What Will Summer Camp Look Like This Year?
• Whatever the Language, Babies LOVE Baby Talk
• What's Behind Unexplained Epilepsy in Kids? A Gene Test May Tell
• When Is Your Very Earliest Memory?
• When Parent Is in Prison, Kids' Heart Risks Rise
• When Parents, Grandparents Don't Agree on Childrearing Choices
• Why a Newborn's First Breath Is So Important
• Why Are Half of U.S. Kids With Mental Health Issues Not Getting Treatment?
• Why Are More U.S. Babies Being Born With Syphilis?
• Why Are More Women Using Pot, Other Cannabis Products During Pregnancy?
• Why Don't People Have Memories of Their Infancy?
• Why Handwriting Still Beats Typing, Videos at Helping Folks Learn
• Why 'Night Owl' Women Might Be at Higher Risk During Pregnancy
• Why Taking Your Kids to the Park Is Always a Healthy Idea
• Young Kids, Adults Use Same Brain Areas to Solve Tough Problems
• Your Metabolism Changes As You Age, Just Not When You Think
• Your Teen's Smartphone Could Be Key to Unhealthy Weight
• Zika May Have Damaged More Infants' Brains Than Expected
• Zika Virus Tied to Profound Developmental Delays