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These are the recommendations from the CDC to get rid of head lice.

Public health officials in Europe and the United States are investigating dozens of puzzling cases of severe hepatitis in young children.

Want to boost your kids’ confidence and social intelligence? A child psychologist says providing reassurance and validation can make a world of difference. Here’s how parents can do that.

Experts and parents recommend speaking simply with younger kids who ask questions but avoiding detailed discussions of scary topics.

Tips for how parents can encourage their kids to pursue hobbies, without pressuring them to seek achievement.

Research finds free tax return filing programs may be the answer to ensuring those who are eligible receive the government money due them.

About 43% of couples who are married, in a civil partnership or living together only have joint accounts, according to a new survey.

In Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Joe Biden called for more aid for families with children. Still, there’s no timeline for any legislation.

Here’s what some experts recommend for how parents can handle their children seeing or hearing stories about the Russian invasion of Ukraine online.

Millions of parents would love to see more monthly child tax credit checks. But getting lawmakers to renew those payments under the same terms may be difficult.

A teenage boy jumped into action and helped rescue three children who fell through an icy pond in Collingdale on Monday.

The child tax credit supported work and entrepreneurship among parents, a study by the Social Policy Institute at Washington University in St. Louis found.

Nearly 60% of parents said that since child tax credit checks stopped, they haven’t been able to afford enough food, according to a recent survey.

The benefits of teaching kids to be considerate early on go well beyond good manners, as research suggests that raising them to be kind is key to development. 

The American Rescue Plan enhanced the earned income tax credit for 2021, making it available for the first time to some young adults.

Want to teach and start important conversations with your kids about race, compassion, and social justice? Parenting expert Dr. Traci Baxley shares the best books for each age group.

A bipartisan congressional proposal would require employers to make reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers.

The IRS has protections in place that mean some families who received too much through the child tax credit won’t have to repay the money.

Here’s what families who got the child tax credit need to know before they file tax returns this season.

Praise is often considered as an instant confidence boost, but not all types of praise are good for kids. A child psychologist and parenting expert shares how to help your kids build resilience and develop a growth mindset.