Children

Becoming the first state to ban fluoride is going to cost Utah, both financially and dentally

By going after Social Security, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Education, Donald Trump is signaling his belief that having “good genes” means not having a disability

A new study finds that when young kids find loopholes, or sneaky work-arounds, for instructions, they must apply advanced social and language skills

Measles is not a disease to take lightly—but it is also very preventable with vaccines

Programming devices with parental controls may seem daunting, but they can help parents ensure what their kids find on TV and the Internet is age-appropriate

Measles continues to spread in Texas and other states and has caused the first reported U.S. death from the virus in a decade. Vaccination data over time reveal vulnerabilities in protection

They may tell us they hate chores, but kids who help around the house report feeling accomplished and competent, not to mention happy

COVID’s emotional and educational strain on children still lingers, but educators and mental health specialists say they are far from a “lost generation”

Masculinity isn’t “toxic” by itself, but the strain boys feel from society and parents to meet unrealistic expectations is

Popular culture paints going “no contact” as the best way to deal with hard family relationships. But it’s not always the right choice

Children start learning about race and racism as early as preschool. Talking about race early, however difficult, will help them become more antiracist

A federal commission to examine U.S. chronic disease could undercut real treatment for kids with depression, ADHD and other mental health challenges