The rates of U.S. children affected by attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are skyrocketing, according to a recent report, but experts caution that the latest numbers require a bit of decoding.
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Childhood
‘Bright Young Things’: Victoria’s Secret’s Line Under Fire
Sex sells, but are suggestive-marketing campaigns right for tweens and teens?
Is Quality Pre-Kindergarten the Key to a Better Vocabulary?
Preschool might seem like nothing more than child’s play — a riot of high-spirited kids engaged in finger painting, blockbuilding and games.
We Day: Inspiring Children to Give Back
Through social media, children are finding ways to make a difference — and take a stand — on hunger, homelessness, and much more.
Q&A: Author Emily Rapp Writes About Loving a Dying Baby
It may be the ultimate test of a parent’s devotion
It’s All Good…Or Maybe Not. Gwyneth Paltrow Limits the Carbs Her Kids Eat
Paltrow reveals her latest diet decisions in her new cookbook. And they don’t include some of children’s favorite comfort foods.
How Small Bruises Lead to Big Ones in Child-Abuse Cases
In more than two decades as a child-abuse pediatrician, Dr. Lynn Sheets has noticed a trend.
How Would Preschool for All Work: Is It All About Play or ABCs?
Finding the right balance of structured play for toddlers could be the key to making universal preschool work
A 6-Year-Old Boy Becomes a Girl: Do Schools Need New Rules for Transgender Students?
Parents of a transgender girl complained when their daughter, born a boy, was told to use the boys’ bathroom
Hover No More: Helicopter Parents May Breed Depression and Incompetence in Their Children
A new study in the “Journal of Child and Family Studies” found that being overly involved in your grownup kids’ lives can do more harm than good
Lasting Legacy of Childhood Bullying: Psychiatric Problems In Adulthood
It’s not just the victims of bullying that experience long-term consequences; bullies themselves are also at risk of mental health issues later in life.
Better TV Habits Can Lead to Better Behavior Among Children
If parents can’t limit their children’s TV time, then they can at least try to improve what youngsters are watching.
In Global Push for Vaccination, Moms Give Kids a Shot@Life
To promote the need for immunizations, public health groups turn to mothers.