Many Parents Underestimate Drowning Risks
More than one-third surveyed would let child swim unsupervised in neighborhood or hotel poolContinue Reading
Fewer SIDS Deaths in U.S., But Gaps Among Racial Groups Remain
Sudden infant deaths are twice as common for blacks as whites, study findsContinue Reading
Too Many Parents Say No to Helmets for Kids on Wheels
Use of safety gear lags despite thousands of visits to U.S. hospitals each week, survey findsContinue Reading
Reasons Why Parents Should Be Wary of ’13 Reasons Why’
Netflix series is too explicit in depicting teen suicide while leaving out key elements, mental health experts warnContinue Reading
A Toddler’s Screen Time Tied to Speech Delay
Findings support American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines on technology use by very young childrenContinue Reading
More Starring Roles for Booze in Kids’ Movies, Study Finds
Drinking figured in 85 percent of the top children’s films over 2 decadesContinue Reading
When Grandparents Raise Grandkids, Are They Up to Date on Child Safety?
Study found some lacked info on baby sleep positioning, proper fever reliefContinue Reading
Are Smartphones Helping or Harming Kids’ Mental Health?
More use is linked to attention and behavior problems, but also less anxiety, study findsContinue Reading
Are Bullies Getting Run Out of U.S. Schools?
Abuse rates dropped about 2 percent a year over a decade, survey findsContinue Reading