Talking To Young People About Coronavirus
Worry about the coronavirus is being felt by adults around the world, but what about young people?
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Here's To Grown-Up Siblings And The Ties That Bind
Though she and her younger brother are very different, he's the one, in a way, she knows best. Sibling relationships, in fact, are the longest-lasting family ties we have, transcending time and loss.
Most Kids On Medicaid Who Are Prescribed ADHD Drugs Don't Get Proper Follow-Up
An inspector general report from the Department of Health and Human Services found that 100,000 kids who were newly prescribed ADHD medication didn't see a care provider for months afterward.
'She Was The Adult I Needed Growing Up': Remembering A Great-Aunt's Enduring Love
Tina Dietz spent her childhood in a troubled home. Her great-aunt Shirley changed her life and provided solace through love and validation.
Is Your Child An Orchid Or A Dandelion? Unlocking The Science Of Sensitive Kids
Some kids seem resilient from the start — readily able, like dandelions, to cope with stress and adversity. But pediatrician Thomas Boyce says biologically reactive kids need more support to thrive.
States Move To Restrict Parents' Refusal To Vaccinate Their Kids
Following several measles outbreaks this winter, there is a movement among some states to make it more difficult for people to claim nonmedical exemptions to vaccine laws.
Parents Want Action On Poor Building Conditions At Winston-Salem School
Parents and staff at a Winston-Salem elementary school are voicing their concerns over building conditions, and want district leaders to uphold the timeline promised for a new facility.
Giving Medicine To Young Children? Getting The Dose Right Is Tricky
In a recent survey, 1 in 5 parents thought that using a household spoon was OK for measuring their child's medicine. It's not. Here's how to help little kids without overdosing them.
Pssst: Parenting Twins Can Be Depressing
Expectant parents of twins and other multiples may be ready for the joy and extra physical demands of caring for more than one baby. But few know the risk of depression and anxiety runs higher, too.
Are You Becoming An Empty Nester? Share Your Story
Are you about to send your last or only child off to college, making you an empty nester? NPR's Morning Edition wants to hear from you.