Children's Health

Throughout history, parents have searched for the secret to getting fretful children to sleep through the night. The latest strategy involves giving children melatonin-infused gummies and tablets, a trend that concerns some doctors.

Lawmakers voted to give $150,000 stipends to parents whose children were once enrolled in the NICA state program but had been dropped when the children succumbed to their birth injuries.

A registered and licensed dietician/nutritionist shares some of her best tips.

The stakes are high. An accurate diagnosis is the key to unlocking the right services, and for children with autism spectrum disorder, early intervention is critical.

The proposal by Reps. Susan Valdes and Traci Koster would permit “licensed professional as determined by school board policy” to write notes that would excuse absences, and not just physicians.

A software glitch is to blame as payment problems resulted in families not being able to pay for nursing care and other home health services for nearly three months.

Republican Sen. Aaron Bean describes his proposal as more of a “tweak” to the system, but some say there’s a lot left undone.

Data from 26 states - including Florida - suggests the coronavirus may have ended nearly two decades of nationwide progress toward getting diplomas to more students.

Just 18% of 5- to 11-year-olds are fully vaccinated, with rates varying significantly across the country, a KHN analysis of federal data shows. Pediatricians say the slow pace and geographic disparities are alarming.

Florida lawmakers will again be asked to consider a bill that would provide menstrual products to students at schools. Activists say it's a basic necessity and key to removing the stigma of periods.

The Center for Child Counseling and Palm Beach Pediatrics are working together to blend mental health services into primary pediatric care.

California offers a lens on the challenges officials face in persuading parents to embrace the shots. While the state has a strong showing in overall vaccination rates, just 59% of kids 12 to 17 are fully vaccinated.