Phones aren’t always bad for kids. Social media does the real harm
According to a study courtesy of the University of South Florida, owning a phone can actually yield positive outcomes. It’s ...
68% of parents with children under 6 say their kids need a ‘detox’ from technology. Here’s why that’s scary, say experts
Parents aren’t heeding the warnings, despite 49% being concerned about their children’s mental health, according to a new ...
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Kids with smartphones report better mental health than those without, study finds
In the latest episode of ‘The Poynter Report Podcast,’ Dr. Justin Martin shares surprising results from a study on screen time and child wellness ...
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This habit during pregnancy is more likely to make your kids obese as adults
The World Health Organization officially declared obesity a global epidemic in 1997, noting that rates had nearly tripled since 1975 — which is when experts believe the epidemic began.
What drinks are good for kids?
Water remains the top recommendation for children, with intake adjusted based on age, weather and activity level. Milk is ...
Health Beat: Importance of sleep for children
Health experts say sleep is important for kids and teens because it plays a vital role in growth and development.
Low MMR uptake a risk for kids after Ohio's first measles case
Hundreds of Allen County children are at risk of contracting measles due to declining childhood immunization rates. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the state's first measles case of 2025 in ...
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Florida holds key to better health coverage for disabled kids. Why hasn’t it helped?
Florida legislators passed a public health insurance expansion that would help poor and disabled children get better coverage over a year ago, but it still hasn’t used the funds.
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'Sephora kids' trend prompts bill to ban kids from purchasing makeup (again). Here's why.
The bill follows the popularity of the "Sephora kids" trend, in which young people, especially preteen girls, purchase and use makeup and skincare products. For the second year in a row ...