Parenting

Purchased - child getting a vaccination at hospital, wearing face mask

Tips for helping kids overcome their fear of needles

Establishing rituals can help fathers strengthen bonds with grown children

Vegas Eagles fans

Penn Medicine to offer childbirth class geared toward LGBTQ+ families

Penn Medicine LGBTQ+ birthing class

The COVID-19 pandemic has led many couples to pause – or abandon – pregnancy plans, study finds

Family planning COVID-19

Sufficient vision is critical to academic success — here's how to tell if your child may need glasses

Child wearing eyeglasses

Many parents won't vaccinate young kids due to safety concerns, poll finds

COVID-19 vaccines for children

Children's Health

Ulnar collateral ligament injuries still on the rise in young baseball pitchers

overuse injuries in baseball

Einstein's DadLab helps new fathers navigate the transition to parenthood

DadLab Einstein Parenting

The best Father's Day gift may be nudging your dad to adopt healthy habits

Father Son Conversation

Delayed drownings are rare but it's important to recognize the signs

Delayed Drowning Signs

Online communities pose risks for children, but they are also important sources of support

Online Support Networks

Prosecutor now says mom charged with harassing daughter's teammates did not make 'deep fake' video, photo

Bucks Spone Deepfake

Managing kids' cholesterol and blood pressure protects future brain health, new research shows

Children Brain Health

Your baby's first poop may offer a window into their future health

Baby poop and allergies

Soft bedding like blankets, pillows still a major cause of sudden infant death syndrome, new study says

Safe infant sleep environment

How to help your kids break out of their pandemic bubble and transition back to being with others

Children Social Interactions

Take caution when using melatonin to help children fall asleep, experts advise

Melatonin Benefits Children

Children's Health

Penn State researchers identifying children most prone to screen overuse

Screen time for kids

Too much screen time, cyberbullying among parents' top pandemic concerns

Pandemic screen time kids

Baby not sleeping throughout the night by 6 months? That's perfectly normal, researchers say

Your baby not sleeping throughout the night by 6 months? That's perfectly normal, researchers say

Safely storing medicine a critical way to prevent accidental child deaths

Safe Medicine Storage

Millennials less likely to get their children vaccinated for COVID-19 than older parents

Millennial parents less likely to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19

The silence of the virtual classroom: Remote learning makes social skills development more challenging

COVID-19 Virtual Learning - One time use

Teens want COVID-19 advice that gives them safe ways to socialize – not just rules for what they can’t do

COVID-19 Guidelines Teenagers

To help kids cope with COVID-19 anxiety, provide context and emphasize control

Child Anxiety Tips COVID-19

CHOP doctors offer back-to-school safety tips as COVID-19 disrupts education

COVID-19 School Safety Tips

Children's Health

Youth with diabetes more likely to stick to CGM if they're involved in the decision, CHOP study finds

Youth CGM devices

Timeouts improve kids' behavior if you do them the right way

Parenting Timeouts

Indego bike share delivering free pack 'n' play cribs during COVID-19 pandemic

Philadelphia pack and play program

Turning into the food police will only make your child's picky eating worse

Picky eating in children

Discussing mutual strengths can improve parent-teen communication

Parent-teen communication

Increasing screen time during COVID-19 crisis could harm kids' eyesight

Screen Time COVID-19

Supplies for pregnant women, mothers now available at distribution sites in Philly

Philly COVID-19 supplies mothers

Tips to help children cope during the COVID-19 shutdown

Pediatric experts offer tips for helping your kids cope during COVID-19 shutdown

To help infants avoid asthma, go easy on the cleaning – at least for a bit

Chemicals in cleaning products could trigger asthma

Children's Health

Six Flags Great Adventure to be designated autism-friendly park

Six Flags Autism Friendly

Here's how long your baby should be sleeping at night – and when to become alarmed

Baby sleep patterns normal

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