April 20, 2020

Kids of Mentally Ill Parents Have Higher Injury Odds

THURSDAY, April 9, 2020 -- Children of parents with mental illness are at increased risk for injuries, researchers report.

Risk is highest before 1 year of age, but remains elevated to age 17, according to the new study.

April 3, 2020

Parents, Arm Your Kids Against COVID-19 With Good Hand-Washing Habits

TUESDAY, March 31, 2020 -- What's the best thing you can teach your kid as the new coronavirus races around the globe? Proper hand-washing habits, a leading pediatricians' group says.

As early in life as possible, you should get your children into the habit of washing their hands often and thoroughly, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends. All day long, children are exposed to bacteria and viruses when they touch a playmate, share toys or pet animals.

March 30, 2020

How to Keep Housebound Kids Busy During a Pandemic

MONDAY, March 23, 2020 -- If you and the kids are staying home to avoid the coronavirus, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers this advice to help you make the best of the situation.

Make a plan. Talk to your children about daily structure, dealing with stress, and when you'll take breaks from remote work and schoolwork.

March 20, 2020

Calming Your Child's Coronavirus Fears

FRIDAY, March 20, 2020 -- Schools are closing. Sports and other activities have been cancelled. Everything is changing. In the midst of this chaos, how do parents keep kids from stressing too much?

"For families, this is truly now hitting home," said psychologist Robin Gurwitch, from Duke University and the Center for Child and Family Health, in Durham, N.C.

March 13, 2020

12 Weeks of Paid Maternity Leave Benefits Everyone: Study

THURSDAY, March 12, 2020 -- The argument against paid maternity leave in the United States often focuses on the cost, but a new study suggests that more paid leave would not only be beneficial for families, but also for society.

In the study, researchers found that new parents with paid medical leave of 12 weeks or more were more likely to be in better mental and physical shape than those who received less paid leave.

March 9, 2020

Are Your Vaccinations Up to Date?

SUNDAY, March 1, 2020 -- Vaccines protect you and your family against a number of diseases, so it's crucial to keep them updated, health experts say.

"It's important to review your vaccination records with your health care provider," said Libby Richards, associate professor of nursing at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. "Vaccinations aren't just for kids. Adults need them, too."