On average, sugar makes up 17% of what children consume each day. That's a lot of sugar―and half of that comes from drinks with added sugar! Here are ideas for how you can help your family reduce their added sugar intake.| HealthyChildren.org
Roughly 18% of 8- to 12-year-olds and 62% of 13- 18-year-olds reported using social media sites such as Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Discord and Reddit every day in 2021. Among adolescents and young adults, an 90% use one or more social media platforms. You may wonder how social media may impact your child's mental health. Research suggests it depends on how they use it. Read on to learn more.| HealthyChildren.org
Have you ever wondered why it’s so difficult to get kids to eat their vegetables? Not wanting to eat broccoli is rooted in a great deal of more complicated issues than just not liking green food. Learn more here.| HealthyChildren.org
In a world where children are "growing up digital," it's important to help them learn healthy concepts of digital use and citizenship. Parents play an important role in teaching these skills.| HealthyChildren.org
media~The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) explains how your family can make a media use plan.| HealthyChildren.org
As a parent, there are ways you can help pre-teens and teens cope when life feels too difficult to bear. Learn about the factors that can increase your child's risks for suicide and explore the 12 suggestions below. These steps can help you feel better prepared to offer the caring, non-judgmental support your child needs. This article includes a video on ways to support your child.| HealthyChildren.org