Pediatricians should screen children annually for mental or developmental issues, the American Academy of Pediatrics ...

A new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund claims smart toys for children pose a growing threat.

The top source of ultra-processed foods for both kids and adults was sandwiches, such as burgers, hot dogs and PB&Js, ...

The 74 shares findings from a new study by the Brookings Institution that says parents and children differ massively on how much learning actually happens in school.

A new report from Common Sense Media shows that kids are engaging in regular screen use earlier than ever, with about 40% of children having their own tablet by the time they are 2 years old.

Calls to the U.S. poison centers concerning children consuming energy drinks spiked to about 20% in 2023, according to newly released data from America's Poison Centers.

The overall economic and educational conditions for young people in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. are pretty good, when compared to the rest of the county.

Doctors are seeing an increase in hand, foot and mouth disease among kids in western Pennsylvania, but there are ways to prevent it from infecting your family. KDKA-TV's Kristine Sorensen reports.

Tameka’s children — all four of them — have been home ever since. Related: Millions of kids are missing school as attendance tanks across the US Thousands of students went missing from American ...

Children under 5 in the US are missing out on vital nutrition by drinking sugary drinks and passing up fruits and vegetables, a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

The annual 'Kids Count' report shows Connecticut improved its overall ranking but can gain in housing and economic security.