The percentage of parents and caregivers refusing a standard vitamin K shot for infants at birth has accelerated sharply this year, putting more newborns at risk of life-threatening bleeding episodes.
- Scott Ervin, Tribune News Service
Dear Kid Whisperer, I have a nagging 5-year-old who won’t take “no” for an answer. I have done my best to turn off my brain and repeat the same line over and over, but I think it’s time for a consequence since he keeps nagging me and won’t stop. I’m just not sure what the consequence should …
- Anthony Thompson USA Today
ConsumerAffairs found annual toddlercare costs more than average in-state tuition at a four-year public college in 37 states.
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Discover how American families balance career growth against rising daycare expenses when evaluating dual incomes versus staying home. Learn how flexible work schedules, a Dependent Care FSA, and the Child and Dependent Care Credit help offset qualifying childcare costs.
- Scott Ervin, Tribune News Service
Dear Kid Whisperer, My 12-year-old struggles with boredom. She is very smart, and when she’s not stimulated, she gets bored very easily. When she’s not on her tablet, she’s basically bored instantly. I’m not sure what to do to keep her stimulated at home. Answer: This is one of those answers…
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The share of kindergartners with at least one vaccine exemption reached 4.2% this year, nearly double the 2.2% from five years ago.
- Scott Ervin, Tribune News Service
Dear Kid Whisperer, What are your thoughts on the "kid leashes" (the small backpack with a strap that the parent holds on to) I've seen people using out in public? I have three kids under the age of 7, and I've considered using one on my toddler when we are out in crowded places like amuseme…
Among items on the chopping block are requirements to conduct screenings for kids with disabilities, keep class sizes small, help children brush their teeth daily and mandate school bus monitors.
A majority of Americans support more government rules for social media companies, including a mandatory age-verification tools to keep younger children off social media, according to a new poll.
I’ve seen a really scary change in how kids are raised over the course of the last quarter century as I’ve worked with parents as a teacher and principal and as a behavioral consultant. In, I’m sort of guessing, an attempt to value the individuality of their kids (whatever that means), today’s parents often seem to be letting their offspring come up with their own system of beliefs and values, ...
What’s more, the researchers noted that “foods children consume during the toddler years can shape taste preferences and dietary habits that persist throughout childhood, influencing long-term health.”
Democrats and Trump's conservative supporters both blame the president's ties to the tech industry for his administration's limited response to recent hacks carried out by OpenAI and Anthropic's AI agents.
Educators and New York leaders warn potential federal changes could affect thousands of children who rely on the early education program.
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