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Teens Think AI Can Be Their Therapist — Parents, Here’s What They Need To Hear

AI chatbots seem so convenient. They’re available at the touch of a button, they give the impression of privacy, and they have an entire internet’s … Read more

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: May 20, 2026

Mother Exasperated by Picky Eating Daughter in a Restaurant

Is It OK If Your Child Eats The Same Thing Every Day? Dietitians Weigh In

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 16, 2026

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The Link Between Autistic Food Restrictions & Stomach Sensitivities

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: May 13, 2026

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Why Experts Say Potty Training Shouldn’t Involve Punishment

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: May 11, 2026

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Hayden Panettiere’s Raw Postpartum Admission Is Something Affecting 1 in 7 Moms

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 8, 2026

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Autism Evaluation Waitlists Could Be Eased By Expanding Telehealth

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: May 7, 2026

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Postpartum Depression And Mother-Infant Bonding: What The Research Actually Shows About Recovery

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 7, 2026

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Parenting May Protect The Brain From Aging

Written by: Amy Webb

Published on: May 7, 2026

Father argues with his daughter about book facts.

Parents May Unknowingly Sabotage Their Child’s Mental Health – But Here’s What You Can Do

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 6, 2026

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This Sensory Toy Has Prompted Thousands Of Poison Control Calls & Caused Hospitalizations, Surgeries, & Even Death

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: May 5, 2026

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The Real Reason Teens Skip Sunscreen, And What Parents Can Do About It

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 30, 2026

Lynnwood, WA USA - circa August 2022: Close up, selective focus on children's allergy medicine for sale inside a Target retail store

The Benadryl Challenge Is Back And Putting Kids In Danger Again — Here’s What You Can Do

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: April 30, 2026

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What Your Child’s Baby Teeth Can Reveal About Their Health

Written by: Amy Webb

Published on: April 29, 2026

Unhappy Teenage Girl Sitting On Floor Looking At Bathroom Scales

Teen Supplement Use Is Rising Fast And Weight Loss Products Are A Growing Danger For Girls

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: April 27, 2026

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Your Neighborhood Has An Effect On Your Teen’s Mental Health

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 23, 2026

Unwell sick kid sleeping while uneasy parent sitting beside her inside healthcare facility. Worried father sitting next to ill little girl resting on patient bed inside hospital pediatrics ward room.

Parents, Trust Your Instincts When Your “Something’s Wrong” Detector Pings

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 22, 2026

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Parents See Barriers To Activity For Young Adults After High School

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 21, 2026

VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 29: Naomi Watts attends the premiere of the movie 'First Man' and the opening gala during the 75th Venice Film Festival on August 29, 2018 in Venice, Italy.

Naomi Watts’ Kids Found Lube In Her Bedroom, She Turned It Into A Conversation About Women’s Health

Written by: James Kosur

Published on: April 19, 2026

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Are We Over-Scheduling Kids? The Research Behind Boredom, Free Play, And Healthy Development

Written by: Kim White

Published on: April 17, 2026

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Girls Are Starting Puberty Earlier, BMI & Stress Levels May Be A Factor

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 15, 2026

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New Study Contradicts Anti-Fluoride Conspiracy Theories; Doesn’t Affect Children’s IQ

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 15, 2026

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9 Ways To Take The Elements Of Gentle Parenting Into Gentle Partnering

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 14, 2026

Nightmares In Children

Oklahoma Researchers Crack The Code On Why Children Keep Having Nightmares — And How To Stop Them

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: April 14, 2026