Is the question of childcare getting enough attention given all the other stresses created by the pandemic? Finding good, affordable childcare presented a major challenge even in pre-virus days for those working outside the home. Both the cost and quality of available childcare have been major obstacles to overcome. But how does childcare rate now as an ...

Do our children feel entitled to have all the things they see around them? These days children restricted to staying home often expect to have or use an iPad, an iPhone, an iPod, an electronic game, or something else in the world of technology, which parents often feel conflicted about providing. Children are bombarded from ...

Summer is here and kids all around the country are looking forward to not having to worry about any schoolwork, but while children do need a break from learning to help them refresh, parents should be mindful of the summer brain drain or the summer slide or the learning leek that can happen over the ...

In today’s fast-paced world kids have a lot to handle, so it’s not surprising that some adolescents have trouble coping. High expectations to succeed, the constant pressure of social media and a global pandemic are just some of the factors contributing to stress and anxiety levels. Anxiety can overwhelm and paralyze children, whether from separation ...

Most Americans expect schools to reopen in the fall, but a stunning number of teachers and students may not be there. In an exclusive USA TODAY/Ipsos poll, 1 in 5 teachers say they are unlikely to go back to school if their classrooms reopen in the fall, a potential massive wave of resignations. Though most teachers ...

The Nutrition Facts label was recently updated by the food and Drug Administration in an effort to help people eat right and shop more wisely. The changes, announced in 2016, must appear on all food items by Jan. 1,2021. Many manufacturers have already started using them. The label changes can help consumers become more knowledgeable and aware of the food they consume, ...

Is the question of childcare getting enough attention given all the other stresses created by the pandemic? Finding good, affordable childcare presented a major challenge even in pre-virus days for those working outside the home. Both the cost and quality of available childcare have been major obstacles to overcome. But how does childcare rate now ...

With the right guidance an exuberant toddler who declares “I did it all by myself” can grow into a self-sufficient preteen who can handle household tasks and everyday activities with health self-esteem. The key is starting early and practicing the skills. “Repetition is an important element of learning. Teaching responsibilities and social manners takes time,” said Mary ...

The latest plan to bring back Major League Baseball is 67 pages, with requirements for multiple daily temperature screenings for every player, and an estimated 10,000 COVID-19 tests every week. For the NBA, returning to play might mean convening players and coaches in one “bubble site,” perhaps in Florida or Las Vegas. But for the estimated 20 ...