Currently, around 118,000 New York City kids aged 12 through 17 have been vaccinated, comprising about 23% of the city’s kids in that age range, de Blasio said.

According to the report, the percentage of kids defined as frequent readers—those who read books for fun five to seven days a week— drops from 57% among 8-year-olds to 35% among 9-year-olds.

CHICAGO - Every child should be tested for high cholesterol between ages 9 and 11 so steps can be taken to prevent heart disease later on, a panel of doctors urged Friday in new advice that is ...

The Blount County Public Library is converting an unused space in the children's library into an area for tweens, or ...

A Texas couple was arrested Monday for tying down their two young children and tattooing them — before cutting their skin in a bid to remove the ink when authorities got involved, a report said ...

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As many pools reopen on Memorial Day weekend, test your knowledge on kids' water safety. Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the U.S. — and these tips may save a life.

Building a strong foundation in general knowledge from an early age plays a key role in a child’s overall development. It not only broadens their understanding of the world but also nurtures curiosity ...

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Children are ready to learn breath control, floating, and basic strokes at about age 4 or 5. Ages 6 to 8 Children have developed enough by age 6 that it’s possible for them to hit a pitched ...

However, as children age, the guidelines change and there are factors like ability or maturity that should affect a parent’s decision. Children between the ages of 9 and 12 can be left alone for ...