Whether it's bad news at home or around the world, talking to kids directly about what's happening often results in both kids and parents feeling better.

For some children, everyday demands such “brush your teeth” or “time to get off of your computer game”, can trigger intense anxiety and extreme resistance. When this type of response affects everyday ...

Enter Luna, Monk, Pumpkin, and Ali — therapy and facility dogs who became Carli’s companions, comforters, and cheerleaders during her recovery. Whether lying beside her during painful moments or ...

Raising emotionally intelligent kids starts with everyday conversations at home, says child psychologist Reem Raouda, who has ...

For decades, parents were told to help children build willpower like a muscle, to resist things like junk food and too much time on their screens. But new research suggests a better strategy.

On Truth Social, the president appeared to leave the door open to kids getting gender-affirming care with "express written approval of the parents." ...

When children pretend, they are not just playing; they are building the foundation for creative thinking and problem-solving.

For too long, the promise of personalized therapies has been tantalizingly close, yet frustratingly out of reach for ...

Germany has joined the growing list of EU nations that are considering banning children from social media. Australia has banned youths from social media since December — and its example has lessons ...

Daniel Payne reports on how the health industry and Washington influence and impact each other. He joined STAT in 2025 after covering health care at POLITICO. You can reach Daniel on Signal at danielp ...

ST. PAUL — With U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations increasing in Minnesota, and following the killing of Minneapolis resident Renee Good, child care providers say learning and ...