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Eight summer activity ideas that will boost kids’ brains
The best playground is one built by kids
Ten-thousand hours of practice isn’t enough to make you a star
Your kids aren’t growing up too quickly, but your brain sure thinks they are
Nature helps nurture relationships between incarcerated mothers and their children
The CDC says you probably won’t get COVID-19 from deliveries or pets
What you need to know when hiking with kids
The coronavirus might show up in your semen, but don’t panic
Ten great science projects you can do with your kids
Stay-at-home science project: Grow your own rock candy
Stay-at-home science project: Two-ingredient Silly Putty
Stay-at-home science project: Craft handmade blubber
Weekend activity: watch (and listen) for this bird’s extraordinary sky dance
13 free online resources to educate and entertain your kids
Eleven outdoor skills to teach your kids—or yourself
Music videos, TikTok, and other creative ways people are fighting COVID-19
Black youth have some of the highest suicide rates in America, and we’re only beginning to understand why
An exhaustive guide to simpler traveling with small children
Elf on the Shelf and Krampus are more alike than you think
Should parents lie to kids about Santa Claus? We asked the experts.
The measles vaccine can protect against more than just measles
Kids these days only seem dumb if you think you’re a genius
Weight loss surgery should be offered to more kids with obesity
Penalizing kids for school lunch debt can harm their mental health
Researchers may finally know what’s causing the mysterious polio-like illness in kids
Uninsured children are still less likely to get vaccinated
This $50 rocket can break the sound barrier and travel more than a mile high
A polio-like disease continues to afflict children and baffle researchers
How to teach kids about electronics through sewing
Beds, floors, and football: the most dangerous products for kids in three charts
Growing up without a permanent home can negatively affect children’s health
Wildfire smoke is particularly bad for you—here’s why
Schools have more unvaccinated kids than they realize
A third of youth firearm deaths could be prevented without taking away a single gun
The WHO’s ‘zero screen time for babies’ rule is more complicated than it seems
Rock ‘n Play recall: 7 safe devices to help your baby sleep
Taxing soda would help make kids healthier
It’s not a good idea to just let your kids get chickenpox
Children suffer more from air pollution, but our policies don’t reflect that
Kids skipping school to protest climate change isn’t just reasonable—it’s logical
We’re finally understanding why some kids get strep throat over and over again
Fruit juices have potentially dangerous levels of lead and arsenic
From deathtrap to lifesaver: The evolution of the carseat
Three common cold myths you should stop spreading
What makes popcorn pop?
Why do people need to sleep?
Why don’t I have to think about breathing?
What gives a sunset its color?
How to get rid of lice
Want your kid to be an elite athlete? Let them play the field.
Do plants poop?
Why are planets all the same shape?
Instant soup sends a shocking number of kids to the hospital
Surprise! Kids’ apps are full of manipulative, unregulated advertising
Even short dressers can crush kids, so anchor them to the wall
What did dinosaurs eat?
Sharing your negative emotions with your kids is better than hiding them
Why do I feel dizzy after spinning?
What’s the difference between a comet and an asteroid?
Do household cleaners make kids obese? Here’s why it’s too soon to tell.
Baby walkers have never been safe. Why are companies still selling them?
Heavy backpacks can hurt kids—here’s how to send them back to school safely
The CDC just released new concussion guidelines for kids. Here’s what you need to know.
Teens’ screen addiction might be contagious, and parents are patient zero