childhood
Childhood medical myths debunked as experts weigh in on 5 common warnings
A new report from University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Health has broken down several common wellness myths that children often hear while growing up.
Serena Williams' stepmom finally loses bankruptcy battle, childhood home of tennis stars faces sale to settle $600K debt
Lakeisha Williams, unable to dig out of a massive financial quagmire, must sell this Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, residence to offset the debts.
Influencer says you've been loading Pez dispensers wrong your whole life — but there's a twist
"I just wasted an entire pack of lemon PEZ (my favourite) because loading the dispensers is a nightmare."
The average American kid gets bored in only this many minutes
A new survey has found the average parent has to come up with four new activities daily to keep their children entertained.
Is it okay to shower with your child? Psychiatrist weighs in after Bradley Cooper admits he 'always' bathed with his dad
Bradley Cooper recently came clean about his childhood bathing habits.
Heart disease risk increases for young adults who have lost a sibling, study finds
People who lose a sibling during childhood or early adulthood could be at a higher risk of developing heart disease at an early age, a new study found.
Breastfeeding infants reduces their risk of childhood obesity: new study
“Health professionals can use this study’s findings as an opportunity to encourage and promote breastfeeding among all women, especially those who have obesity,” the study author said.
NYC pre-K teacher pushes anti-Israel agenda with lessons about 'land theft, displacement and ethnic cleansing'
A Manhattan pre-K teacher is spreading anti-Israel hate to the city’s youngest learners – and offering parents and teachers tips to indoctrinate kids to her left-wing agenda, educators and insiders...
What is the Switch Witch? The Halloween candy trend for kids — and how to do it right
This seemingly harmless practice has some critics seriously spooked.
Horror movies can be a nightmare for kids — what to do if they accidentally see one
"While it may be a thrill for an adult to see a horror film, for kids, it can produce severe anxiety, panic," mental health counselor Catherine Del Toro said.
Fla. teacher shows 4th-grade students unexpected horror movie, enraging parents
The movie is a sick, twisted adaptation of the beloved childhood character turned into a monster after his friend Christopher Robin heads off to college.
NYC families desperate for childcare after rejections, offers that don't exist
Some parents are out of free childcare this September after being turned down for 3K seats -- and were even offered spots that don’t exist.
My 3 kids have childhood dementia — doctors say they won't live to 20
Renee Staska's three children, Hudson, 8, Holly, 6, and Austin, 4, have all been diagnosed with Niemann-Pick disease type C1, otherwise known as childhood dementia.
These 10 questions reveal if you had a traumatic childhood
It can be difficult for some people to understand and acknowledge the emotional scars that childhood trauma may have left them with.
‘Winnie the Pooh’ film pulled from Hong Kong cinemas, prompting censorship concerns
Public screenings of a slasher film that features Winnie the Pooh were scrapped abruptly in Hong Kong on Tuesday, sparking discussions over increasing censorship in the city.
The adorable TikTok trend that's helping toddlers give up their binkies for good
A mom has shared her spin on the 'Dummy Fairy' idea to get her toddler to give up her dummy once and for all.
Inflation has the Tooth Fairy putting $20 bills under pillows: '$1 doesn't buy you anything'
So much for a shiny new quarter.
People mispronounce my baby's name all the time — they assume she's a boy
The "classic" girl names, the annoyed parent wrote, leave little room to be mispronounced, or so they thought.
Educrat accused of 'misleading' City Council on pre-K staffing cuts
Kara Ahmed, deputy chancellor of early childhood education, testified at a City Council committee meeting Wednesday that hundreds of social workers and instructional coordinators who had received notices of their...
Parents should let kids live like the characters on ‘Stranger Things’
The Netflix hit “Stranger Things” stars a bizarre, otherworldly species. And no, I’m not talking about Demogorgons or demon birds. I’m talking about kids who ride bikes, solve problems, and...