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HHS Gives AMA, Pediatricians and Four Other Groups 10 Business Days to State Positions on Youth Gender Care

HHS gave six medical groups, including the AMA and AAP, 10 business days to state their positions on gender care for minors. What families should know.

Medical Daily · 2h ago

I’m a pediatrician and a mom - here’s how to treat lice without stigma

Four words that parents in the classroom group chat dread to read: ‘My kid has lice.’

The Conversation · Oct 14

Ken Paxton stirs vaccine skepticism to ingratiate himself with Maha movement

Texas AG and US Senate hopeful announced inquiry into alleged conspiracy between pediatricians, vaccine makers and insurance firms

The Guardian - US · Oct 14

Canceled and Missed Pediatric Appointments Rose 8.7 Points Among Spanish-Speaking Chicago Families After Operation Midway Blitz Immigration Crackdown

Missed pediatric visits rose most for Spanish-speaking Chicago families after Operation Midway Blitz, new hospital data presented at AAP shows.

Medical Daily · Oct 5

Los Angeles Children's Hospital Saw Kids' E-Bike and E-Scooter Injuries Nearly Quadruple, with E-Bike Crashes More Severe

Kids' e-bike and e-scooter injuries nearly quadrupled at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. See injury types, California helmet rules, and parent steps.

Medical Daily · Oct 4

Why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu – and where you can get vaccinated in US

Just about everybody starting at age 6 months needs flu vaccination, the medical societies say

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Your Child Loves Screens, But How Much Is Too Much?

“Just five more minutes” can quickly turn into an hour. For many families, screens are now part of homework, entertainment and even socialising. A 2025 Pew Research Center survey found that 85% of US parents of children aged 12 or younger said their child watches YouTube, with 51% reporting daily…

MyLifeXP · Oct 1

Kids Outgrow Clothes Fast — But These 7 Things Shouldn’t Be Bought Used

Anyone raising children knows how quickly perfectly good clothes can become too small. Buying secondhand can be a smart way to stretch a family budget, particularly when many shirts and jeans are barely worn before they are outgrown. In 2026, the National Retail Federation reports that K-12 families expect to…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 28

CDC vaccine recommendations are at a standstill, and unanswered questions are piling up

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine recommendation process has been blown up in the past year, and decision-making has ground to a halt

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Does my kid have COVID-19 or just a cold? A pediatric nurse explains how to tell – and why it matters

Fall and winter mark the peak season for common respiratory infections such as COVID-19; respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV; influenza, better known as the flu; and the common cold. These illnesses often begin with symptoms that look very similar, so telling them apart can be tricky – especially when the…

The Conversation · Sep 18