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June 12, 2024/Children's Health

Sunscreen for Babies: When Can You Use Sunscreen and What Kind Is Safest?

Babies shouldn’t wear sunscreen before 6 months old, so opt for shade and cooler parts of the day for outdoor fun time

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June 12, 2024/Parenting

How To Find an LGBTQIA-Friendly Pediatrician for Your Child

Local LGBT centers, online directories, visual cues and gender-affirming care or non-discrimination policies can all be helpful resources and cues

People biking, scootering and walking in a park
June 11, 2024/Children's Health

Cycle Smart: 8 Bike Safety Tips for Kids

Make sure their bike is the right size, find a helmet that fits properly and teach them the rules of the road

Smiling parent holding smiling baby in a pool
June 7, 2024/Children's Health

When Can Babies Go in the Pool?

Wait until they’re at least 6 months old before your little one takes their first dunk

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June 4, 2024/Children's Health

How Much Sleep Kids Need: Recommended Hours by Age

From newborn through teen years, your child’s sleep needs will change

Caregiver and child eating pizza together
June 3, 2024/Children's Health

Lasting Impact: The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Obesity

Early weight gain can lead to health issues like heart disease, diabetes and cancer

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How Common Is Autism?

Current research suggests 1 out of every 36 children in the U.S. has ASD — and that’s probably an undercount

Child watching caregiver posting on phone and laptop
May 29, 2024/Parenting

Sharing Isn’t Always Caring: The Risks and Dangers of ‘Sharenting’

Posting intimate details of your child’s life on social media, like their birth date and school name, can have serious consequences

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May 29, 2024/Children's Health

Debunking 8 Autism Myths and Misconceptions

For starters, autism spectrum disorder isn’t a disease

Mother, father and child meeting with doctor in medical office
May 24, 2024/Children's Health

Asperger’s vs. Autism: What’s the Difference?

Both terms have been replaced by autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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