Share on PinterestKids returning to in-person learning may have a harder time adjusting to new COVID-19 safety rules if they regularly see their parents disregarding the same recommendations. Ryan J Lane/Getty Images Parents who regularly disregard COVID-19 safety measures may unknowingly be influencing their children to do the same with […]
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Third of Parents Not Planning to Give Their Kids a Flu Shot This Year
Share on PinterestHealth experts advise everyone get a flu shot this winter unless their physician advises them not to. Westend61 / Getty Images A new poll finds that 1 in 3 parents may not vaccinate their children for the flu this year. Experts say this could be dangerous as the […]
Kids Are Getting COVID-19 at School and Spreading It to Families
Share on PinterestKids returning to in-person school face an increased risk for COVID-19, but so do their families. FatCamera/Getty Images Many schools around the country are cautiously beginning to allow children to return to in-person classes. As children head back to school, parents may have questions about whether their families […]
Pharmacists Can Now Give Your Kids Vaccines. What to Know
Share on PinterestChildhood vaccinations have gone down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Getty Images A new federal emergency authorization will permit pharmacists in all 50 states to administer routine childhood vaccines. The authorization is part of an effort to offset falling childhood vaccinations rates reported during the pandemic. Health experts say […]
What to Do When You Clash with Kid’s Grandparents About COVID-19
Share on PinterestExperts say it’s common for family members to have differing opinions about how best to protect kids from the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s best to clearly state your boundaries and stick to them. Getty Images As parents work to protect their families from COVID-19, they may find grandparents […]
How to Talk to Kids About Wearing Masks
Share on PinterestExperts say modeling good mask behavior is one way to get your kids more excited about doing the same. Getty Images Medical experts recommend wearing masks to slow the spread of COVID-19, alongside social or physical distancing and handwashing. Children of all ages are more likely to embrace […]
New Research Finds Kids Just as Likely as Adults to Spread COVID-19
Share on PinterestThe rate of COVID-19 transmission for kids age 10 and over can be just as high as it is for adults. Getty Images Recent research has found that kids can spread COVID-19 more easily than previously thought. One study that analyzed nearly 60,000 contact points from 5,706 patients […]
Concerned About Your Kid’s Social Development? Getting a Dog Can Help
Share on PinterestNew research finds that dogs can help young children get a paw up on developing important social skills. Getty Images Kids everywhere are missing out on social opportunities because of the pandemic. This can affect their social development and also contribute to increased behavioral problems. Previous research has […]
How to Talk to Your Kids About Injustice, Racism, and Protests
Share on PinterestChildren are very tuned into fairness and what’s right and wrong. Framing conversations about racism and injustice as fair vs. unfair can help them understand. Getty Images Experts say positive discussions about race and racism are important to have with children right now — especially in homes where […]
Screen Time Doesn’t Hurt Kids’ Social Skills, Study Finds
Share on PinterestA new study finds an increase in screen time doesn’t hurt kids’ social skills. Getty Images A new study found that despite the time spent on smartphones, today’s young people are as socially skilled as those of the previous generation. Researchers compared teacher and parent evaluations of kids […]