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The measles vaccine can protect against more than just measles

The measles vaccine can protect against more than just measles The measles vaccine can protect against more than just measles

By Nicole Wetsman

Kids these days only seem dumb if you think you’re a genius

Kids these days only seem dumb if you think you’re a genius Kids these days only seem dumb if you think you’re a genius

By Sara Kiley Watson

Weight loss surgery should be offered to more kids with obesity

Weight loss surgery should be offered to more kids with obesity Weight loss surgery should be offered to more kids with obesity

By Nicole Wetsman

Penalizing kids for school lunch debt can harm their mental health

Penalizing kids for school lunch debt can harm their mental health Penalizing kids for school lunch debt can harm their mental health

By Nicole Wetsman

Researchers may finally know what’s causing the mysterious polio-like illness in kids

Researchers may finally know what’s causing the mysterious polio-like illness in kids Researchers may finally know what’s causing the mysterious polio-like illness in kids

Uninsured children are still less likely to get vaccinated

Uninsured children are still less likely to get vaccinated Uninsured children are still less likely to get vaccinated

By Nicole Wetsman

This $50 rocket can break the sound barrier and travel more than a mile high

This $50 rocket can break the sound barrier and travel more than a mile high This $50 rocket can break the sound barrier and travel more than a mile high

By Claire Maldarelli

A polio-like disease continues to afflict children and baffle researchers

A polio-like disease continues to afflict children and baffle researchers A polio-like disease continues to afflict children and baffle researchers

By Nicole Wetsman

How to teach kids about electronics through sewing

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How to teach kids about electronics through sewing How to teach kids about electronics through sewing

By Eustacia Huen

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Beds, floors, and football: the most dangerous products for kids in three charts Beds, floors, and football: the most dangerous products for kids in three charts

By Sara Chodosh

Growing up without a permanent home can negatively affect children’s health

Growing up without a permanent home can negatively affect children’s health Growing up without a permanent home can negatively affect children’s health

By Nicole Wetsman

Wildfire smoke is particularly bad for you—here’s why

Wildfire smoke is particularly bad for you—here’s why Wildfire smoke is particularly bad for you—here’s why

By Nicole Wetsman

Schools have more unvaccinated kids than they realize

Schools have more unvaccinated kids than they realize Schools have more unvaccinated kids than they realize

By Sara Chodosh

A third of youth firearm deaths could be prevented without taking away a single gun

A third of youth firearm deaths could be prevented without taking away a single gun A third of youth firearm deaths could be prevented without taking away a single gun

The WHO’s ‘zero screen time for babies’ rule is more complicated than it seems

The WHO’s ‘zero screen time for babies’ rule is more complicated than it seems The WHO’s ‘zero screen time for babies’ rule is more complicated than it seems

By Sara Chodosh

Rock ‘n Play recall: 7 safe devices to help your baby sleep

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Rock ‘n Play recall: 7 safe devices to help your baby sleep Rock ‘n Play recall: 7 safe devices to help your baby sleep

Taxing soda would help make kids healthier

Taxing soda would help make kids healthier Taxing soda would help make kids healthier

By Nicole Wetsman

It’s not a good idea to just let your kids get chickenpox

It’s not a good idea to just let your kids get chickenpox It’s not a good idea to just let your kids get chickenpox

By Sara Chodosh

Children suffer more from air pollution, but our policies don’t reflect that

Children suffer more from air pollution, but our policies don’t reflect that Children suffer more from air pollution, but our policies don’t reflect that

By Nicole Wetsman

Chilldren taking political action to save the environment

Kids skipping school to protest climate change isn’t just reasonable—it’s logical Kids skipping school to protest climate change isn’t just reasonable—it’s logical

By Rupert Read/The Conversation

strep throat test doctor

We’re finally understanding why some kids get strep throat over and over again We’re finally understanding why some kids get strep throat over and over again

By Sara Chodosh

a young boy drinks juice and eats cookies

Fruit juices have potentially dangerous levels of lead and arsenic Fruit juices have potentially dangerous levels of lead and arsenic

Ford Tot-Guard Seat

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From deathtrap to lifesaver: The evolution of the carseat From deathtrap to lifesaver: The evolution of the carseat

By Eleanor Cummins

Cold season flu prevention folklore strategies

Three common cold myths you should stop spreading Three common cold myths you should stop spreading

By Eleanor Cummins

What makes popcorn pop?

What makes popcorn pop? What makes popcorn pop?

By Cassie M. Chew

Why do people need to sleep?

Why do people need to sleep? Why do people need to sleep?

By Claire Maldarelli

swim breathe exercise

Why don’t I have to think about breathing? Why don’t I have to think about breathing?

country dramatic sunset red

What gives a sunset its color? What gives a sunset its color?

By Andrew Zaleski

Five head lice on a white background.

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How to get rid of lice How to get rid of lice

By Jillian Mock

Want your kid to be an elite athlete? Let them play the field.

Want your kid to be an elite athlete? Let them play the field. Want your kid to be an elite athlete? Let them play the field.

By Nicole Wetsman

Do plants poop?

Do plants poop? Do plants poop?

By Jenny Morber

Why are planets all the same shape?

Why are planets all the same shape? Why are planets all the same shape?

By Kate Baggaley

Instant soup sends a shocking number of kids to the hospital

Instant soup sends a shocking number of kids to the hospital Instant soup sends a shocking number of kids to the hospital

By Sara Chodosh

Kids playing on phones and computers gaming ads

Surprise! Kids’ apps are full of manipulative, unregulated advertising Surprise! Kids’ apps are full of manipulative, unregulated advertising

By Eleanor Cummins

Even short dressers can crush kids, so anchor them to the wall

Even short dressers can crush kids, so anchor them to the wall Even short dressers can crush kids, so anchor them to the wall

By Sara Chodosh

dinosaur eats dinosaur

What did dinosaurs eat? What did dinosaurs eat?

Sharing your negative emotions with your kids is better than hiding them

Sharing your negative emotions with your kids is better than hiding them Sharing your negative emotions with your kids is better than hiding them

By John Lambie/The Conversation

Why do I feel dizzy after spinning?

Why do I feel dizzy after spinning? Why do I feel dizzy after spinning?

By Claire Maldarelli

What’s the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

What’s the difference between a comet and an asteroid? What’s the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

By Mary Beth Griggs

Do household cleaners make kids obese? Here’s why it’s too soon to tell.

Do household cleaners make kids obese? Here’s why it’s too soon to tell. Do household cleaners make kids obese? Here’s why it’s too soon to tell.

By Neel V. Patel

a baby in a saucer

Baby walkers have never been safe. Why are companies still selling them? Baby walkers have never been safe. Why are companies still selling them?

By Sara Chodosh

Heavy backpacks can hurt kids—here’s how to send them back to school safely

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Heavy backpacks can hurt kids—here’s how to send them back to school safely Heavy backpacks can hurt kids—here’s how to send them back to school safely

By Whitson Gordon

The CDC just released new concussion guidelines for kids. Here’s what you need to know.

The CDC just released new concussion guidelines for kids. Here’s what you need to know. The CDC just released new concussion guidelines for kids. Here’s what you need to know.

By Sara Chodosh

Teens’ screen addiction might be contagious, and parents are patient zero

Teens’ screen addiction might be contagious, and parents are patient zero Teens’ screen addiction might be contagious, and parents are patient zero

By Eleanor Cummins

Contigo AUTOSEAL Trekker Kids Water Bottles

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Back-to-school supplies that’ll get your kids excited to hit the books Back-to-school supplies that’ll get your kids excited to hit the books

Kids aren’t reading enough. One solution? Robots.

Kids aren’t reading enough. One solution? Robots. Kids aren’t reading enough. One solution? Robots.

Even when developing countries receive global aid, teens miss out

Even when developing countries receive global aid, teens miss out Even when developing countries receive global aid, teens miss out

Steve Jobs iPad Apple tech children rules

Industry insiders don’t use their products like we do. That should worry us. Industry insiders don’t use their products like we do. That should worry us.

By Eleanor Cummins

Immigrant children in U.S. detention camps could face yet another health hazard: contaminated water

Immigrant children in U.S. detention camps could face yet another health hazard: contaminated water Immigrant children in U.S. detention camps could face yet another health hazard: contaminated water

A swimming pool, from under the water.

DIY

It’s surprisingly hard to tell if someone’s drowning, so we made you a guide It’s surprisingly hard to tell if someone’s drowning, so we made you a guide

By Whitson Gordon

How to get comets, animals, math problems, and more named after you

How to get comets, animals, math problems, and more named after you How to get comets, animals, math problems, and more named after you

By Mary Beth Griggs

If the Earth is spinning, why can’t I feel it?

If the Earth is spinning, why can’t I feel it? If the Earth is spinning, why can’t I feel it?

By Sara Chodosh

Kids can be citizen scientists, too—here’s how

Kids can be citizen scientists, too—here’s how Kids can be citizen scientists, too—here’s how

By Eleanor Cummins

Cool, weird, and gross stuff we played with at Toy Fair 2018

Cool, weird, and gross stuff we played with at Toy Fair 2018 Cool, weird, and gross stuff we played with at Toy Fair 2018

By Stan Horaczek

Little kids think birthday parties actually make you get older

Little kids think birthday parties actually make you get older Little kids think birthday parties actually make you get older

By Sara Chodosh

4D Game of Thrones: Westeros Puzzle

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Puzzle gifts for your friend who likes a challenge Puzzle gifts for your friend who likes a challenge

By Billy Cadden

Concussions make lasting changes to the brain, even after you feel fine

Concussions make lasting changes to the brain, even after you feel fine Concussions make lasting changes to the brain, even after you feel fine

By Nicole Wetsman

It’s actually really dangerous to go down a slide with your kid

It’s actually really dangerous to go down a slide with your kid It’s actually really dangerous to go down a slide with your kid

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

How art could help encourage kids to study science How art could help encourage kids to study science

By Cassidy Mayeda

Here’s how you can actually help stop climate change

Here’s how you can actually help stop climate change Here’s how you can actually help stop climate change

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Tech can make your conversations with kids way more effective

Tech can make your conversations with kids way more effective Tech can make your conversations with kids way more effective

Amazon Echo in kitchen

How to keep your kid from ordering four pounds of cookies with Amazon’s Alexa How to keep your kid from ordering four pounds of cookies with Amazon’s Alexa

By Sara Chodosh

How to prepare your kids for jobs that don’t exist yet How to prepare your kids for jobs that don’t exist yet

By Ayah Bdeir, as told to Sophie Bushwick

One In 10 Children May Have A Natural AIDS Defense Mechanism

One In 10 Children May Have A Natural AIDS Defense Mechanism One In 10 Children May Have A Natural AIDS Defense Mechanism

By Knvul Sheikh