Category: Kids Health

For centuries, Inuit children in Greenland, Canada and Alaska have been observed as small. But recently, growth has increased. “During the last couple of years, people have noticed that Greenlandic boys and girls are getting taller compared to older generations. These common observations have now been scientifically proved,” says Marius Kløvgaard, MD and one of

June has finally arrived, and after a long, gloomy winter, the first day of summer is in sight. (And you thought this day would never come!) This month puts Gemini front and center, and whether or not you’re the sign of the twins, June has a double-sided energy to it. This month, we spoke to

(HealthDay)—The safety profile of oral propranolol seems to be good for children with infantile hemangioma, according to a study published online May 29 in Pediatrics. Catherine Droitcourt, M.D., from the University of Rennes in France, and colleagues used the French National Health Insurance system to perform a survey of a nationwide cohort of children aged

Actor and model Brigitte Nielsen announced some huge news on Wednesday: She’s pregnant with her fifth child! Nielsen shared that she and her husband, Mattia Dessì, are expecting their first child together in two beautiful Instagram posts. In the first, Nielsen lounges on a wicker couch wearing a white dress and cream sweater. “Family getting

(HealthDay)—A substantial portion of parents whose children have food allergies have concerns over the safety of their child at school, according to a study published online May 12 in BMC Pediatrics. S. Shahzad Mustafa, M.D., from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in New York, and colleagues conducted an electronic survey of

Too often, society and the educational system overlook creativity in favor of academic achievement. But a creative child can change the world — and creating is so much more than just “making stuff.” “The root word ‘create’ actually means ‘to grow,'” educator and curriculum developer Allison Wilson told SheKnows. “The act of being creative naturally

America Ferrera and husband Ryan Piers Williams are now the proud parents of a little boy — adorably named Sebastian, Ferrera announced on Instagram. No word yet on the origins of the adorable baby name, although we’re betting/hoping it’s because of a deep-rooted affinity for Disney’s The Little Mermaid. When 2 become 3… Welcome Sebastian

Tripling the dose of vitamin D supplementation for babies does not make their bones any stronger by age two, according to a study in Finland published Tuesday. Vitamin D is essential because it helps the body absorb calcium. It is naturally produced when the skin is exposed to sunlight, but as many as 40 percent

I remember the day my parents told me about my father’s diagnosis very clearly. He had fought cancer on and off for 11 years, and it had gotten to the point that there wasn’t much more the doctors could do. I’d always known that losing a parent would be tough, but I hadn’t expected it

Providing toddlers with healthy sustenance can be quite a challenge for many parents. One day, they love something, the next day, they toss it to the dog. They want to snack all the time, but they won’t sit down for a meal. They put everything their mouths… except actual food. And if you’ve got a

Babies > roses, especially when they’re this cute, right? Ali Fedotowsky, who starred in the sixth season of The Bachelorette, has given birth to her second child, a boy, with her husband, Kevin Manno. The couple broke the exciting news on Instagram on Thursday. “Our sweet boy has arrived! Born 5/24, 12:57am at 21.5 inches

You’ve heard the names Wolf, River and Rose — and chances are you know a child (or three) with one of these nature names. But if you’re looking for fresh choices for an upcoming bundle of joy, check out these of-the-earth monikers that are trending right now. Popular baby name website Nameberry regularly reports on the

Tomorrow — you know, the day when your mom blows up your phone every hour giving you a hard time about not marrying a British prince — just remind her: It’s been no picnic for Meghan Markle’s mother, Doria Ragland. Ragland had to quit her job at a Los Angeles mental health clinic, a source

Kim Kardashian West is one proud mama for sure — and not one to shy from sharing her life and family on social media. Yesterday, she shared a super-cuddly shot of North, 4, and Saint, 2, at bath time that reveals just how much Saint takes after his papa, Kanye West. West and Saint are

As actor and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik traveled on tour to support her No. 1 New York Times best-seller, 2017’s Girling Up: How to Be Strong, Smart and Spectacular — a guide to growing up for teenage girls — she kept getting the same question over and over. “Are you going to do Boying Up?” “And my

When it comes to sibling rivalry, not even celebrity kids are immune. Earlier this week, actor Sandra Bullock admitted on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that her two children, Laila and Louis Bullock, have a sweet-and-sour relationship. “There are moments when they want to kill each other,” she said, adding that her daughter, 5, is the

(HealthDay)—From 2008 to 2015 there was an increase in encounters for suicide ideation (SI) and suicide attempts (SAs) among U.S. children, according to a study published online May 16 in Pediatrics. Gregory Plemmons, M.D., from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., and colleagues used a retrospective analysis of administrative billing data from the

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are the proud new parents of a sweet baby boy, born Thursday, May 17. The couple posted one of their first family photos on Instagram with the caption, “He’s here! He’s perfect,” and the hashtag “#wegotthis2018.” Side note: I can’t be the only one who read that in Baldwin’s Trump voice, and,

At some point, we’ve all sat back and admired a kid’s bouncing-off-the-walls energy. We’ve probably also watched tantrums unfold, perhaps with wonder at a child’s ability to just lay it all out there. A little hyperactivity and the occasional meltdown are normal in children, of course; that’s part of childhood as kids navigate how to experience

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s adorable family just got a little bigger. Teigen announced Wednesday May 16 that their second child, a baby boy, had arrived: “Somebody’s herrrrrrre!” she tweeted, tossing up some baby-bottle-emoji confetti for good measure. Teigen is the ultimate multitasker. In addition to being the coolest mom on the playground, she hosts