(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Khaliah Johnson , Emory University and Emilee Flynn , Emory University (THE ...

RSV season is here: What parents should know as respiratory illnesses spread As respiratory illness season gets underway, ...

A Friends of Karen child is visited in the hospital by Rhonda Ryan, a licensed clinical social worker at Friends of Karen. The organization provides vital financial, advocacy, and emotional support to ...

Chronic illness in children describes a condition that lasts one year or more and requires ongoing medication, attention, or treatment. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 40 ...

Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in advocating for their child’s healthcare needs, acting as their voice and actively participating in medical decisions, especially when the child is young ...

Frequent colds, persistent tiredness, poor appetite, and repeated infections may sometimes signal an underlying health ...

“No one will love you more or hurt you more than a sister.” These words appear on the opening page of Betsy Lerner’s first novel, and it’s certainly the case in Shred Sisters. The veteran literary ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Perhaps one parent has depression or a sibling is getting panic attacks. How do you talk to your child about it? Getting creative ...

Healthcare is critical for a child’s long-term well-being. Children who have access to insurance coverage are more likely to receive preventive care and services such as routine physicals, ...

Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in childhood and imposes a substantial burden on mothers and families. This study assessed caregiving burden among mothers of children with cerebral ...