June 17, 2026

FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor for Children

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first over-the-counter wearable device to track blood sugar in young children.

June 9, 2026

Children's Well-Being Plummets Across 29 States, Report Finds

The kids are not all right, at least in the United States, according to a new report showing a nosedive in children's well-being from 2019 to 2024.

June 3, 2026

Urine Test Can Detect Autism, Study Says

A simple urine test might help identify children who are likely to have autism earlier than the best assessment tools now available, a new study says.

May 7, 2026

Why Melatonin Shouldn't Be A Bedtime Go-To For Kids

If your child has trouble falling asleep, you are not alone. And when a child does not sleep well, it can affect everyone’s sleep in the home. 

April 29, 2026

Online Program May Soothe Post-Trauma Stress In Injured Children

Car crashes, sports injuries, bad falls, severe burns and other sources of trauma can leave lasting scars in the minds of children and teens.