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• 1 in 4 Parents Worries Their Young Child Isn't Reaching Milestones: Poll
• 1.5 Million Kids Worldwide Lost Parent or Other Caregiver to COVID-19
• 2 in 3 Parents Nervous About Childhood Vaccines During Pandemic: Survey
• 2 in 3 Parents Would Send Kids to School in Fall: Survey
• 4 Out of 10 Parents Have No Plans to Get Child Vaccinated for School: Poll
• 6 Expert Tips for Defusing Kids' Quarantine Meltdowns
• '6 Stages' Approach Might Help Families Coping With ADHD
• A High-Tech Pointer to Pollutants That Trigger Asthma in Kids
• A Simple Way to Boost Kids' Reading Skills?
• Abuse in Childhood May Shorten Adult Lives: Study
• Active Learning Best for Students: Study
• ADHD Meds Can Help Preschoolers, But Effects Vary
• ADHD Meds May Help Keep Some Kids From Thoughts of Suicide
• Adult Life Tougher for Teens Who Had Controlling Parents: Study
• After COVID-19 Exposure, When Can Young Athletes Resume Play?
• After Nearly 9 Million Pfizer Shots for U.S. Teens, Serious Side Effects Rare: CDC
• AHA News: Helping Fathers Connect With Their Kids, InvolvedDad's Name Says It All
• AHA News: Instead of a Tie, Think About Healthy Gifts and Gratitude for Father's Day
• AHA News: Most of the Nation's Teens Aren't Getting Enough Exercise
• Air Pollution Can Harm Kids' Hearts for a Lifetime
• All That Social Media Hasn't Hurt Kids' Social Skills, Study Finds
• An Expert's Guide to Safe Sleeping for Your Baby
• Anchor It! Toppling TVs, Furniture Can Injure and Kill Kids
• Anorexia Often Stunts Girls' Growth, Study Finds
• Antibiotics Before Age 2 May Up Odds for Obesity, Allergies
• Antibiotics in Pregnancy Tied to Higher Odds for Asthma in Kids
• Are At-Home 'Learning Pods' the Right Fit for Your Family?
• As Kids Turned to Screens During Pandemic, Their Mental Health Suffered
• As Social Media Time Rises, So Does Teen Girls' Suicide Risk
• Asthma More Likely in Kids With Disabilities, Delays
• Babies Know Best When It Comes to Play
• Baby Cereal Sold at Walmart Recalled for  Elevated Levels of Arsenic
• Baby's Heart Rate Reflects Mom's Mental Health
• Baby's Sleep Issues Could Sometimes Signal Autism: Study
• Backyard Fireworks on the 4th?  Rethink It to Keep Your Child Safe
• Be Alert to Early Signs of Eating Disorders, Pediatricians' Group Says
• Be Your Teen's Best Partner as They Learn to Drive
• Being Born Even a Bit Early Might Hamper Child's Development
• Best Ways to Help Kids Through the Pandemic
• Big Rise in Suicide Attempts by U.S. Teen Girls During Pandemic
• Big Rise in U.S. Teens Identifying As Gay, Bisexual
• Big Road Trip This Weekend? Keep Baby Safe
• Birth Defects Tied to Rise in Lifelong Cancer Risk
• Black Parents Most Hesitant About COVID Vaccines for Kids: Poll
• 'Boomerang Kids': When an Adult Child Moves Back Home
• Boys Who Spend Lots of Time Online More Likely to Cyberbully
• Brain Study Suggests Autism Develops Differently in Girls Than Boys
• Breast Milk May Help Shield Infants From Dangerous Viruses
• Breastfeeding Moms Get Mixed Messages When Baby Has an Allergy
• Breathing Dirty Air Could Raise a Child's Risk for Adult Mental Illness
• Bringing the Forest to Kids' Daycare May Boost Young Immune Systems
• Bystanders Can Make the Difference for a Drowning Child
• Calm Parenting Will Help Children Through Coronavirus Pandemic
• Can COVID Transmit Easily on Crowded School Buses?
• Child Cancers Are Rare, But Here Are Signs to Look For
• Child Car Seat Safety Tip: Skip Puffy Winter Coats
• Child Drownings in U.S. Pools, Spas Are on the Rise
• Child Obesity Rose Sharply During Pandemic
• Child Suicides Are Rising During Lockdown; Watch for the Warning Signs
• Childhood Trauma Linked With Higher Odds for Adult Neurological Ills
• Children Use Both Sides of the Brain to Understand Language
• Child's Cancer Doesn't Raise Parents' Divorce Risk, Curb Plans for More Kids: Study
• Coping With Anxiety, Fear During a Rocky Presidential Transition
• Coronavirus Delivering a Big Economic Blow to Women
• Could ADHD Raise Odds for More Serious Psychiatric Ills?
• Could an App Help Kids With Severe Ear Condition Avoid Surgery?
• Could Going Vegetarian Lower Kids' Asthma Risk?
• Could Kids Swim Their Way to Better Vocabularies?
• Could Umbilical Cord Blood Help Ease Autism?
• Could Virtual Training Help Parents of Kids With Autism Manage Behavior?
• Could Your Child Have a Heart Defect? Know the Warning Signs
• Could Your Genes Be to Blame for Your Kid's Aversion to Broccoli?
• COVID Anxieties Still High for Americans: Poll
• COVID in Kids: The Most Telling Symptoms
• COVID-19 Precautions Extend to Car Seats, Seat Belts
• C-Section Babies Miss Out on Mom's 'Microbiome,' But Treatment Can Change That
• Cyberbullying Could Rise During Lockdown, But Parents Can Stop It
• Debunking Myths That Have Some Parents Resisting COVID Vaccines for Teens
• Debunking Social Media Myth, Study Finds COVID Vaccine Won't Harm Placenta
• Depressed Teens May Struggle in School
• Depression During Pregnancy Raises Risk of Mood Disorder in Kids
• 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
• Dirty Air in Pregnancy Might Raise Baby's Obesity Risk
• Do C-Section Babies Become Heavier Adults?
• Do Genes Doom Some Kids to Obesity? Probably Not, Study Finds
• Do Touchscreens Make Your Toddler More Distractible?
• Do You 'Wolf Down' Your Food? Speedy Eaters May Pack on More Pounds
• Does Having a Dog Make for Well-Adjusted Kids?
• Does Parents' Nagging Kids About Screen Time Even Matter?
• Does Too Much 'Screen Time' Have Your Preschooler Acting Out?
• Dogs and Kids Are 'In Sync,' Study Shows
• Don't Count on Vitamin D to Ease Childhood Asthma
• Drug Shows Promise Against Rare Condition That Stunts Kids' Growth
• Drug Used to Prevent Miscarriages May Be Upping Cancer Rates Decades Later
• During Lockdowns, Women Took on Most of Burden of Child Care
• Early High School Start Times May Hurt Attendance
• Early School Sports Reduce ADHD Symptoms Years Later for Girls
• Epidural in Delivery Not Linked to Autism: Study
• 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
• Family Ties Help Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Flourish
• 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
• Fluoridated Water Protects Baby Teeth, Too
• For Kids, Accidental Burns Another Scar of the Pandemic
• For Many Kids, Picky Eating Isn't Just a Phase, Study Finds
• For Toddlers, More Time Watching Screens Mean Less Time Reading
• Gene-Based Embryo Selection: Are 'Designer Babies' on the Horizon?
• Genetic Research May Help Identify Causes of Stillbirth
• Genetics Might Explain Some Cases of Cerebral Palsy
• Give Your Family the Gift of Regular Exercise
• Going Cordless With Window Blinds Could Save Your Child's Life
• Going Easy on Yourself Is Key to Parenting Through the Pandemic
• Golf Cart Injuries Keep Rising Among U.S. Kids
• Half of U.S. Teens Plan to Get COVID Shot, But Can Numbers Go Higher?
• Help Your Kids Navigate School Amid a Pandemic
• High Curiosity in Infancy Carries Through to Toddler Years
• High Viral Loads Make Kids 'Silent Spreaders' of COVID-19
• Home Alone: Will Pandemic's Changes Harm Kids' Mental Health Long-Term?
• How Divorce Harms Kids, and How to Lessen That Harm
• How the Pandemic Is Changing Summer Camp
• How to Keep Kids Resilient in a Strange Holiday Season
• How Your Kid's Education Could Make You Healthier
• How Your Neighborhood Can Hamper Your Teen's Sleep
• HPV Shots: Safe and Effective, But Many Parents Still Hesitate
• Hugs More Calming for Baby When Given by Mom or Dad
• In Girls as Young as 7, Weight May Predict Odds for Eating Disorder
• In NYC at Least, Routine Child Vaccinations Rebound After Lockdown
• 'Income Inequality' Could Be Dragging Down Math Skills in U.S. Kids
• Infant Deaths Spark Baby Loungers Recall
• Intervening in Infancy Might Help Prevent Some Cases of Autism: Study
• Involved Dads Make a Difference for Disadvantaged Teens
• Is Any Amount of Coffee Safe for Baby During Pregnancy?
• Is Empathy Born in Mom's First Hugs?
• Is Your Child at Risk for Asthma?
• Is Your Teen Unmotivated at School? That Might Change
• It's a Win-Win When a Child With Autism Gets a Shelter Cat
• It's Tough to Change the Minds of 'Vaccine-Hesitant' Parents, Study Finds
• Just 2% of U.S. Teens Eat Recommended Amount of Veggies
• 'Kangaroo Care' Has Big Health Benefits For Preemies
• Keep Your Kids Safe From COVID While Playing Sports
• Keep Your Kids Safe in the Water. Here's How
• Keeping Kids Slim, Fit During Lockdown Isn't Easy: Here Are Some Tips
• Key to Good Sleep for Toddlers Starts in Infancy
• Kids at 2 Utah Day Cares Easily Spread COVID to Families
• Kids Born Through Fertility Treatments Have No Higher Cancer Risk
• Kids' ER Visits for Swallowed Magnets Soared After U.S. Lifted Sales Ban
• Kids' Hospitalizations Accompany Rising Unemployment Rates: Study
• Kids Much Less Prone to Coronavirus Infection Than Adults: Study
• Kids of Heavy Drinkers Face Multiple Threats to Health
• Kids of Mentally Ill Parents Have Higher Injury Odds
• Kids With Autism Have Unique Gut 'Microbiomes'
• Kids With Congenital Heart Disease Face Higher Odds of Mental Health Issues
• Laughter As Medicine: Clowns Help Hospitalized Kids Cope
• Leaded Gas, Banned Decades Ago, Might Still Harm People Today
• Lockdowns Are Leaving Kids With ADHD in Crisis
• Lockdowns Can Widen Kids' Waistlines – Here's How to Curb That
• Lockdowns Tougher on Women, and Housework Is Big Reason Why
• Loving Family May Lower Future Depression Risk in Kids
• Low Risk of Mom Passing COVID to Newborn
• Lupus Drug Prevents Low Heartbeat in High-Risk Newborns: Study
• Many Parents Support 'Teens Helping Teens' Mental Health Programs at Schools: Poll
• Many Parents Worry That Kids Fell Behind in Schooling During Pandemic
• Masks Don't Mask Others' Emotions for Kids
• Mastering the Violin Won't Help Your Child Master Math: Study
• Medical Mistrust Fuels Vaccine Hesitancy Among Hispanics
• Meeting the Challenges of Type 1 Diabetes in the Teen Years
• Microplastics Are Seeping Out of Baby's Bottle, Study Shows
• 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 Heart Health While Pregnant Could Influence Her Child's Health for Years
• More College-Educated Women Are Having Children Outside of Marriage
• More Evidence Spanking Kids Doesn't Work, Can Cause Harm
• More Kids Injured by Tiny Magnets After Sales Ban Was Lifted: Study
• More Kids With Autism May Be Doing Well Than Thought
• More Parents Balking at Giving Kids Cancer-Fighting HPV Vaccine
• Most Athletes With Genetic Heart Ailment Can Return to Play
• Most Parents Clueless About Overuse Dangers to Young Pitchers
• Multiple Surgeries for Cleft Lip, Palate Won't Cause Major Psychological Damage
• Music Classes Strike a Chord in Kids' Brain Development: Study
• Mysterious Paralyzing Illness in Kids Is Set to Return, CDC Warns
• Nature Helped Many Kids Cope During Lockdown: Study
• Neighborhood Gun Violence Means Worse Mental Health for Kids
• New First Look at the Tiniest Babies' Lungs
• New Study Examines Sexuality of People With Autism
• New Tricks to Turn Your Fussy Eater Around
• New Year, New Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe and Healthy
• Only 1 in 10 Kids With ADHD Will Outgrow It
• Over 140,000 U.S. Children Have Lost a Caregiver to COVID-19
• 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 Causing Dangerous Delays in Care When Appendicitis Strikes Kids
• Pandemic Changed Families' Eating Habits, for Good and Bad: Poll
• Pandemic Day Care Closures Forced 600,000 U.S. Working Moms to Leave Jobs
• Pandemic Grief Can Come Between Mothers and Their Newborns
• Pandemic Has Depression, Anxiety Rates Among Youth Climbing Worldwide
• Pandemic Has Greatly Diminished Services for Kids, Adults With Autism
• Pandemic Has Harmed Mental Health of Nearly Half of U.S. Teens: Poll
• Pandemic Has Overburdened Parents Stressed Out: Poll
• Pandemic Lockdown Increases Child Abuse Risk
• Pandemic May Be Affecting How Parents Feed Their Kids
• Pandemic Silver Lining: Steep Drop in Kids' Fractures
• Pandemic Stress Has Americans Gaining Weight, Drinking More: Poll
• Parents' Age Key to Whether Kids Get Vaccinated Against COVID, Study Finds
• Parents Feel the Strain as Pandemic Adds New Role: Teacher
• Parents' Input Key When Screening Toddlers for Autism
• Parents of Hospitalized Kids Need More Info on Costs: Study
• Parents Often in the Dark When Kids Take Up Vaping
• Parents' Poll Finds Strong Support for Vaccination of Students, Teachers
• Parent's Skin-to-Skin Hug Does Ease a Baby's Pain, Brain Study Suggests
• Parent's Words Key to Young Kids' Fears Around Vaccination
• Parents, Arm Your Kids Against COVID-19 With Good Hand-Washing Habits
• Parents, Don't Worry if Baby's Sleep Is Erratic
• Parents: Sharpen up on Your Sunscreen Knowledge
• Pediatricians' Group Says School Is Priority, With Proper Safety Measures
• Pesticide Harmed Children's Brains: Lawsuits
• Pets May Help Parents of Kids With Autism Fight Stress
• Pfizer Seeks FDA Emergency Approval for COVID Vaccine in Younger Kids
• Pfizer Vaccine Prevents 91% of Symptomatic COVID in Young Children: FDA
• Poll Charts U.S. Parents' Biggest Worries During Pandemic
• Pot Use by Pregnant Women Rose During Pandemic: Study
• Pot Use in Pregnancy Could Mean Sleepless Kids
• Pot Use While Pregnant Tied to Higher Odds for Autism in Kids
• Practice Gun Safety for Your Kids' Sake, Especially During Pandemic
• Pregnancy, Delivery Safe for Women Born With Heart Defects
• Premature Delivery Raises Odds for Cerebral Palsy
• Raising a Child With ADHD Can Test a Parent
• Remote Learning Hurt High School Students Academically, Emotionally
• RSV Is Common, Dangerous Infection: What Parents Need to Know
• School-Based Mindfulness Program Gives Big Boost to Young Kids' Sleep
• Schools Can Reopen Safely If Precautions in Place, Australian Study Shows
• Screen Time for Tiniest Tots Linked to Autism-Like Symptoms
• Secondhand Smoke Is Sending Kids to the ER
• Seizures After Vaccination Don't Affect Kids' Development: Study
• Sex of Fetus May Matter When COVID Strikes in Pregnancy
• Should You Send Your Kid to Summer Camp? Expert Offers Advice
• Sleep Builds the Brain in the Early Years, Then Maintains It
• Slings, Other 'Baby-Wearing' Products Leave Infants at Injury Risk: Study
• Social Media, Binge Eating Often Go Together for Kids
• Spanish Spoken at Home? It Won't Slow Youngsters Learning English: Study
• Spanking on the Decline in American Homes
• Speeding on U.S. Roads Is Taking Thousands of  Teenagers' Lives
• Sperm Samples May Help Predict Autism Risk in Offspring
• Spotting an Eating Disorder in Your College-Age Child
• State Spending on Poverty Really Pays Off for Kids: Study
• 'Stay at Home' Orders Are Stressing U.S. Families, Survey Shows
• Stay-at-Home Orders Could Mean More Obese Kids: Study
• Stressed and Distracted, Kids and Their Teachers Say Virtual Learning Isn't Working
• Summer Drowning Deaths Can Happen Quickly: Know the Facts
• Summer Playgrounds Come With Fun and Hazards
• Sure-Fire Solutions for Managing Lockdown Temper Tantrums
• Survey Finds Many Adults Don't Want Kids -- and They're Happy
• Survey Finds U.S. Parents Split on COVID Vaccination for Kids Under 12
• Teachers' Unions, Doctors Agree: Vaccines, Masks Crucial for Return-to-School
• Teens Who Use Pot, E-Cigs and Cigarettes Are in Triple Danger
• 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
• Time Spent in Nature Boosts Kids' Well-Being
• Tips for Parents of Kids With Diabetes
• Toddler Tantrums? Pediatricians Offer Tips to Curb Bad Behavior
• Tough Childhoods Are Tough on Adult Hearts: Study
• Treating Teachers' Depression Could Boost Young Students' Grades: Study
• Two-Thirds of Parents of Kids Ages 5-11 Plan to Get Them Vaccinated Against COVID: Poll
• Type 2 Diabetes in Youth Is Especially Unhealthy: Study
• U.S. Pediatricians, Psychiatrists Declare 'Emergency' in Child Mental Health
• U.S. Schools Can Reopen, With Safeguards in Place: CDC
• 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 Helps Your Heart More, Losing Fat or Gaining Muscle?
• What Parents Need to Know About Teens and Concussions
• What Will Summer Camp Look Like This Year?
• Whatever the Language, Babies LOVE Baby Talk
• When Is Your Very Earliest Memory?
• When Parents, Grandparents Don't Agree on Childrearing Choices
• When Teens Feel Loved, Conflicts With Parents Are Easier to Manage: Study
• When Will Kids Get the COVID Vaccines?
• White House Announces COVID Vaccination Plan for Young Kids
• 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 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 Teens Find It Tough to Social Distance
• Will Your Kid Play School Sports This Fall? Here's Some Guidance on Doing It Safely
• With Pandemic-Related Stress, Abuse Against Kids Can Surge
• 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