Tag: Children’s Health

Monica Drake reads at home with her cat.

Monica Drake reads at home with her cat.

How Access to Diverse Stories Would Have Helped Me in High School

Monica Drake shares how reading books from diverse perspectives has helped her as an adult -- and imagines how they could have helped her when she was younger.

Best Gifts for Kids & Babies This Year

Family opens gifts for children and babies on Christmas morning

Family opens gifts for children and babies on Christmas morning

Dr. Angela Seabright advises on the best toys for children and babies this holiday season to help them grow and learn.

Man lying on the couch with a high fever checks a thermometer

Man lying on the couch with a high fever checks a thermometer

Unexpected Side Effects of Having a High Fever

Fevers are a normal immune response to infection, but high fevers can be problematic and can have some unexpected side effects. Here's what you need to know.

New Safe Sleep Guidelines for Infants

Asian Chinese young father bonding time playing with his baby boy son at living room during weekend

Asian Chinese young father bonding time playing with his baby boy son at living room during weekend

Thousands of babies die in sleep-related circumstances annually. New sleep guidelines are meant to advise parents and caregivers on ways to keep infants safer.

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How a ‘Mascot Mindfulness’ Series is Connecting Kids to Healthy Tips

Mascots for the Detroit Lions and Detroit Pistons are featured in these short segments aimed at helping kids learn about mindfulness and meditation.

Obesity Now Affects Children Earlier in Life

Overweight Brother and Sister Sitting on a Sofa Eating Takeaway Food and Watching the TV

Overweight Brother and Sister Sitting on a Sofa Eating Takeaway Food and Watching the TV

Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the U.S., and it’s impacting children at an earlier age than ever before.

Loving biracial mom hug cute little baby child

Loving biracial mom hug cute little baby child

How to Bond with Your Baby Without Breastfeeding 

Breastfeeding is not the only way to connect and reinforce that bond with your baby.   Learn about other ways to bond with your baby.

What to Expect During an Annual Eye Exam

Senior woman has an annual eye exam

Senior woman has an annual eye exam

An eye exam is an important part of an overall health assessment and supports the recognition of more than 270 health conditions. Here's what you can expect.

Mom breastfeeds newborn baby

Mom breastfeeds newborn baby

Breastfeeding Basics for New Moms

There are numerous benefits to breastfeeding an infant for both mom and baby. Here's what new moms should know about breastfeeding basics.

Effects of Staying Up All Night for Adults and Teens

Young man using desktop pc at desk in home office

Young man using desktop pc at desk in home office

Skipping sleep in favor of staying up all night can feel fun at first, but it can come with some serious side effects.