More than 1 in 4 new COVID-19 cases are now in children, report says
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says more one in four coronavirus cases are among children — the highest ratio since the pandemic began.
Bay Area family making history in Pfizer pediatric vaccine trial
They're only in elementary school, but 6-year-old Sofia Chavez and her 9-year-old brother Nico are helping make history. They have been part of Pfizer's pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trial at Stanford for children.
Can parents lose custody of children if they don't get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Attorneys agree that if a child is immunocompromised, a judge may order a parent to get vaccinated if the issue is presented at court.
Clinics ask high court to block Texas 6-week abortion ban
The request to the court comes after a panel of appellate judges refused to block enforcement of the law before it takes effect on Wednesday.
China limits children to 3 hours of online gaming per week
China is banning children from playing online games for more than three hours a week, the harshest restriction so far on the game industry as Chinese regulators continue cracking down on the technology sector.
Six-year-old Houston boy looking for family to adopt him
A six-year-old Houston boy is looking for a family to adopt him. His siblings have already found adoptive homes.
Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
COVID-19 or RSV? Symptoms parents should watch for in kids
The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.
Biden to require COVID-19 vaccines for nursing home staff or face losing federal funds
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
Child tax credit: Treasury, IRS disburse second round of payments
According to the IRS and Treasury Department, a technical issue will cause a small percentage of those who chose direct deposits to receive a physical check this month.
Texas DFPS rules certain reassignment surgeries constitutes as child abuse
The Texas DFPS commissioner has determined that 'genital mutilation of a child through gender reassignment surgery' constitutes as child abuse.
CDC urges COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women amid delta surge
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
Pediatricians warn of 'pressing risk' among children as delta variant spreads
The American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to the FDA urging it to work “aggressively” toward authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12.
Peppa Pig theme park set to open in Winter Haven in 2022
Anyone who has young children knows the popularity of Peppa Pig, but you know a character has reached true stardom when they get their own theme park. Now kids can experience the world of Peppa Pig in person at a new theme park in Winter Haven.
K9 at Florida sheriff's office helps handler with gender reveal
A police dog in St Lucie County, Florida, was a particularly good boy when he helped his handler with a gender reveal display.
CPS disproportionately takes custody of Black children, report says
A report from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services shows African American children are disproportionately taken into CPS custody more often than kids of other races. So what’s being done about it?
Oklahoma couple welcomes rare identical triplets
T.J. and Stephanie Norman thought they were only having one child until they went in for an eight-week ultrasound. It was then that they knew they needed a bigger stroller.
More than 1.5M children lost at least 1 caregiver from a death related to COVID-19 last year
A recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health estimated that 1.5 million around the globe lost at least one caregiver to a death related to COVID-19 in the first 14 months of the pandemic.
Dad with lightning-fast reflexes catches toddler on slip ‘n slide
Footage by Rachel Nicole Ohl shows her husband and kids having a blast on the beloved outdoor children’s toy, with even the tiniest member of the family getting in on the action.