Parenting

Almond Mom TikTok

TikTok's 'almond mom' trend calls attention to the dangers of diet culture

Deptford Little League will require spectators who berate umpires to officiate games

Little League baseball

How to soothe a colicky baby – and when to suspect an underlying health issue

Babies with colic

How to fill your kids' Easter baskets with healthier treats this year

Easter eggs

Children's Health

Losing just 30 minutes of sleep each night can impact a child's well-being, research shows

Sleep health children

How parents can help their children maintain a healthy weight

Children healthy eating habits

Parents need to ask about guns before letting children visit family and friends, Trinity Health urges

Trinity Gun Safety

Fisher-Price baby sleeper, recalled in 2019, linked to 100 infant deaths

Fisher-Price recall infant sleeper

Soothing a screaming child with a smartphone seems like an easy fix, but there are long-term consequences

Toddler Meltdown Smartphone

Green Sprouts recalls toddler sippy cups, bottles due to lead exposure risk

Green Sprouts recall

Parents' words carry weight when discussing obesity with their children

Parenting Obesity Talk

Hey, new parents – go ahead and 'spoil' that baby!

Soothe Crying Baby

What's the best way to soothe a crying baby? Scientists may have found the answer

Crying Baby

Ready to bring your baby to an Eagles game? Here's what you can take into Lincoln Financial Field

Eagles Linc Baby

Mothers who breastfeed children after their 1st birthday should be supported, AAP says

Breastfeeding stigmas

New sleep guidelines for babies say bed-sharing, inclined sleepers are unsafe

Baby sleeping guidelines

Children's Health

For many low-income families, getting formula has always been a strain

Strong father-son bonds can create rituals that get passed down for generations

NFL Draft Las Vegas fans

Parents play an important role in teaching children how to manage anxiety

Child experiencing anxiety

A vegetarian diet can be safe for children, but it must be properly planned

Children vegetarian diet

Can melatonin gummies solve family bedtime struggles? Experts advise caution

Melatonin Sleep Children

Why your kid won't put down the smartphone – it's not your fault

Smartphone Addiction Teens

Children's Health

It's OK if some families aren't ready to go maskless, CHOP doctor says

COVID-19 mask children

Infants need lots of active movement and play – and there are simple ways to help them get it

Baby Tummy Time

Why kids shouldn't eat added sugar before they turn 2, according to a nutritional epidemiologist

Babies Added Sugar

Children should wear helmets while sledding to prevent head injuries, pediatricians say

Sledding Safety

Delaware County girl dies after trying dangerous 'blackout challenge' she found on social media

TikTok Blackout Challenge

Here's why 'baby talk' is good for your baby

Baby Talk Mom

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How to keep holiday stress in check this season

Light Lamp SAD

After a lifetime of seasonal depression, I finally tried light therapy. Here's what I learned

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Nurse who beat hard-to-treat cancer says she stayed strong by thinking of herself as a 'survivor'

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