Child Development

This common vaccine may be key to protecting children against COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its global spread, vaccine development is on everyone’s mind. Indiana University’s John Patton is no exception. Patton, associate professor of...

New evidence COVID-19 typically mild for kids

In a new study, researchers found new evidence that children infected with COVID-19 have less severe symptoms than adults with the coronavirus. The team analyzed...

New findings about the causes of childhood obesity

Childhood obesity is not just a public health concern in western countries; it is rising across the world, particularly in poor and low-income countries. In...

How to protect your kids from the COVID-19

With all the sobering news about the new coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease the virus causes, worried moms and dads can feel better about...

Kids only get mild COVID-19 symptoms, but their risk of transmission is high

In a new study, researchers found that children typically only show mild symptoms if infected, but they can shed the coronavirus long after symptoms...

Breast milk may help prevent sepsis in preemies

A component of breast milk may help protect premature babies from developing sepsis, a fast-moving, life-threatening condition triggered by infection. Researchers at Washington University School...

6 phrases to help your child’s emotional development

Emotional competence is an important life skill. Children with a high level of emotional competence, tend to have more friends, do better at school,...

COVID-19 and children: What parents should know

By now, we know Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. While the situation is swiftly evolving,...

How to know if your child might have OCD

Important signs for parents to look for and a new study that evaluates the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy as a treatment option. Does your...

YouTube’s new ad policy is designed to protect kids. Will it drive them away...

This week, YouTube announced changes to its advertising policies for children viewing videos on the site. The changes are designed to protect against the collection...