Nationwide Children’s Hospital Launches ‘Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life’ to Brighten Lives of Patients
Butterfly sculptures will illuminate when donations are made, supporting the life-saving work of the hospital
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Giving back doesn’t just help those in need, but also has lifelong benefits for kids
Allowing children to decide where and how to focus their generosity boosts self-esteem, instills empathy and builds a sense of community
Study finds parents choose family over work when they feel their kids’ mental health needs their attention
Adopting policies and benefits to help parents care for their children’s wellbeing is key in attracting and retaining employees
Scientists discover biological markers in saliva of kids who may experience prolonged symptoms after a concussion
Predicting which children will need more time and care to recover can help doctors develop effective treatment plans
Though Parents Understand the Importance of Mental Health, Most Don’t Know How to Start the Conversation
Newly launched Operation: Conversation encourages parents and caregivers to use tools that help start — and continue — a dialogue with kids
Study: Furniture and TV tip-overs send a child to a U.S. emergency department every 46 minutes
Experts say current standards are inadequate, call for strengthened mandates for stability and injury prevention
Closing disparities in early learning opportunities gives all kids a foundation for success
Kindergarten readiness provides lifelong benefits, but COVID-19 exacerbated long-standing gaps in preschool engagement for the disadvantaged
Study: Only laws that prohibit all handheld cellphone use while driving save lives
Researchers encourage lawmakers to pass comprehensive handheld cellphone bans and parents to teach safe habits to new drivers
Empowering kids to express their emotions in a healthy way after a year filled with change
Emotional empowerment helps kids cope during stressful times and will also serve them well for the rest of their lives
Pediatric Psychologist and Dad of Two Takes His Own Advice for Building Resilience in Children During Pandemic
Survey finds two-thirds of parents worry the mental health effects on their kids will be harder to reverse the longer the pandemic continues