Your children may have questions about the changing climate. Many are hearing about or experiencing climate-change-fueled disasters such as wildfires and severe storms. Climate change affects everyone, but it impacts kids the most. Children are especially vulnerable...
Nature activities for children and ideas for using more natural materials in the child care environment. Children and nature have always been connected. We all are connected to the natural world. The natural world is one of the best environments for children to...
Childhood Obesity is on the Rise The number of overweight children in the United States has increased dramatically in recent years. Approximately 10 percent of 4 and 5 year old children are overweight, double that of 20 years ago. Overweight is more prevalent in girls...
Most kids and teens who test positive for COVID-19 have mild, or even no, symptoms. But it has become clear that some are experiencing symptoms more than a month after they've been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. A number of post-COVID...
Four words I heard at just the right time changed it all By Genevieve Rivera, executive director of American Society for the Positive Care of Children I knew once my son and I both tested positive for COVID it wasn’t going to be an easy two weeks for us. My...
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all healthy children 6 months and older are vaccinated for influenza this year as the best protection against the flu, especially with COVID-19, flu, respiratory syncytial virus and other respiratory illnesses...
Original publication: Harvard Health Publishing The FDA authorized the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. After conducting their own review, the CDC now recommends this vaccine for children in this age range, who can begin receiving their...
This month – the biggest gift-giving month in the world – let’s all participate in Safe Toys and Gifts Month. It’s important to keep safety in mind as we shop for all the little ones in our lives. In addition to safe gift shopping, you can post this blog on social...
Holiday traditions are important for families and children. There are several ways to enjoy holiday traditions and protect your health. Because many generations tend to gather to celebrate holidays, the best way to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and...
Being a cerebral palsy ally supports the cerebral palsy and disabled communities. Each individual with cerebral palsy is their own person and has their own story. Taking the time to get to know people individually is the first step to take in becoming a cerebral palsy...
An essential part of parenting is keeping your children away from harmful substances. However, these substances are often found in everyday items, and their presence may not be obvious. One of these substances is asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that was a...
With vaccines easing the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of families are planning trips again. But since younger children can't get the vaccines yet, many parents are opting for longer car rides rather than traveling on crowded planes or other public transportation. If...
