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October 7, 2023

Tennessee mom warns of danger after she says her daughter, 7, died while playing with popped birthday balloons

A Tennessee mom is warning others about the dangers popped balloons pose, after she says her daughter died from putting one over her head.

October 6, 2023

Six children hospitalized in Florida after eating cannabis gummies at after-school program

Six children were hospitalized in Florida after they ate candy containing cannabis at the Lauderhill Boys & Girls Club on Wednesday. Experts share risks and prevention tips.

October 6, 2023

Yelling at kids could cause long-term harm to their psyches, says new study: ‘A hidden problem’

Parents or caregivers who yell at their kids could create negative effects on kids’ mental and physical health, a new study suggests. Experts weigh in on the dangers of childhood verbal abuse.

October 5, 2023

Calls to poison centers for ADHD medication errors have risen 300% since 2000, study finds

ADHD medication errors have risen by nearly 300% between 2000 and 2021 for people younger than 20 years old, a new study found. Doctors offer input on causes and prevention.

October 4, 2023

Head of embattled Illinois child services agency to resign at year's end

Marc D. Smith, the director of Illinois' troubled Department of Children and Family Services, has announced his intent to resign at the end of the year.

October 4, 2023

Parents are using Apple AirTags to track their kids. Should they be doing this?

Apple AirTags are being used by parents who want to keep track of their children's whereabouts for safety reasons. The tech giant and some critics don't advise the method.

October 2, 2023

If you want to fix foster care, here's where to start

Fixing our "broken" immigration system would help fix our "broken" foster-care system. In both cases, the health and welfare of children should be paramount.

October 2, 2023

Doctor watches wife die days after birth of their second son: 'She will forever be in my heart'

A Buffalo physician recounted the moment he lost his healthy wife, nine days after she gave birth to their second son, from unremarkable complications that turned deadly.

October 1, 2023

Cellphone shocker as 97% of kids use their device during school hours and beyond, says study

A new study surveying the phone usage of kids ages 11 to 17 revealed how frequently kids are interacting with their screens and the type of content they're accessing.

September 29, 2023

Underage drinking dangers: These are the states with the highest rates of teen alcohol use, study finds

A new study conducted by addiction recovery resource Addiction Treatment Magazine has revealed the states that have the highest and lowest prevalence of underage drinking.