Children

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2024 has seen an increase of mycoplasma pneumonia, or walking pneumonia cases – especially in children. “We have seen over the past month and a half or two months a significant increase countrywide,” said Connecticut Children’s Physician-in-Chief and infectious disease specialist Dr. Juan Salazar. “This is a disease that is…

A local doctor comments on symptoms, and how students who go to school will likely be exposed to mycoplasma pneumonia.

A child born after loss is commonly referred to as a “rainbow baby,” but this term can sometimes be problematic.

Meta’s head of global safety said “sextortion” has become more common across social media platforms, including Instagram.

“Parents and teachers are pretty much out of the loop, so that young people are using AI platforms with virtually no guidance,” says Jim Steyer of Common Sense Media.

Have you ever considered an au pair program? It could be a less expensive alternative to traditional childcare and offer families an enriching experience.

Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Illinois, is sharing an “unpopular opinion” about birthday cupcakes at school. 

There is a renewed push for parents to avoid weighted sleep sacks. On Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal spoke about new legislation he introduced to ban the sale of the products. Weighted sleep sacks are not safe and there have been multiple infant deaths, according to the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)....

Data from the spring shows parents pay between $17,000 and $23,000 per year in childcare costs, and while subsidy programs exist, leaders say more needs to be done.

Childcare costs are too high, according to advocates who say Connecticut is in a crisis. Childcare leaders met today with hopes of going to the federal government and getting its help to lower costs. “The biggest impact is parents not being able to afford it, and perhaps us closing it down,” said Kiobnit Grullon, an early childcare educator. She says…

A new report is raising questions about infants being treated for tongue-tie. It’s a condition that can affect breastfeeding, but some experts think it may be over diagnosed and surgery is unnecessary. “My heart goes out to women who are having issues with breastfeeding. I’ve been there, and I know it’s really challenging,” said Dr. Sarah Maurrasse, a Yale...

Authorities are asking for help to find a missing 15-year-old who was last seen Tuesday evening in Monterey Park.

A summer camp is being offered for Connecticut’s youngest kids and they can take part from the comfort of their own homes alongside their families.

This week a summer camp got underway for Connecticut’s youngest kids and they can take part from the comfort of their own homes alongside their families. Camp Sparkler is helping babies, toddlers, and young kids learn. For Melissa Marchitto and her three kids in Milford, playing and learning go hand-in-hand when they open up the free Sparkler app. “We...

A Louisiana sheriff says a 1-year-old boy survived two days of sometimes stormy weather before a truck driver spotted him crawling along a roadside.

Paris Hilton testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday to share her own experience at a youth residential treatment facility, urging lawmakers to reauthorize a federal fund for child welfare programs.

From Aphra to Zephyr, there’s an ancient baby name on this list you’ll love.

The U.S. Department of Labor wants a federal judge to prevent Hyundai and two other Alabama companies from what the government contends is the illegal employment of children.

Trent Mundy’s scowl has people howling with laughter.

A new study shows that as of 2022, 1 in 9 children had received ADHD diagnoses at some point in their lifetimes.