Whole milk may soon be back on school lunch trays across the U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new law recently that allows schools
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Want To Avoid Having a Troublesome Teen? Get Boys Involved in Youth Sports, Study Says
Worried your boy is going to be a difficult teen, in constant friction with parents, teachers and other authority figures? Get him involved in
When AI Becomes the Therapist
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Artificial intelligence was implicated as influential in the April 2025 suicide of 16-year-old Adam Raine. His father, Matthew Raine,
Dogs (But Not Cats) May Protect Against Childhood Asthma, Study Says
Babies who grow up around dogs might be less likely to develop childhood asthma, a new study says. However, they don’t get the same
Prioritize Sleep As the School Year Begins
As the new school year begins, experts say one simple habit can help kids succeed: Getting enough sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Autism Rates Rise Again, Now Affecting 1 in 31 U.S. Children
Previously, the CDC estimated 1 in 150 kids had autism. That rose to 1 in 44 by 2018, 1 in 36 in 2020, and
Back-to-School Tips to Helping Your Kids Breathe Easier
As kids and teens return to school, parents might not have protecting their child’s lung health on the top of their to-do lists. But
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: What Educators and Schools Need to Know
By Jennifer Faringer As we approach Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day on Sept. 9, it is important for schools and educators
Is it Safe to Send Your Kids to Summer Camp?
Parents are encouraged to carefully review the camp’s COVID-19 protocols before sending a child to camp By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The benefit of being
Summer Socializing for Children is Essential
Play is more than just fun; it is a big part of a child’s development By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Children’s play is more than