For decades, parents were told to help children build willpower like a muscle, to resist things like junk food and too much time on their screens. But new research suggests a better strategy.

Xander O’Brien, a Pittsburgh-area 8-year-old boy, crushed his initial goal of collecting 300 cereal boxes for a local food pantry.

The DOE has not taken the effort seriously and has no real plan for how to meet a legislative mandate to spend 30% of its food budget locally by 2030, according to a state audit.

When parents begin a weight‑loss program, change how they eat, or start new health routines, children notice more than we ...

Children need access to “rich content and playful educational experiences that build their foundational skills.” ...

As the first month of the year comes to a close, parents are being reminded that it’s not too late to set meaningful goals for themselves and for their children. Kendra Morgan, a child development ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new senate bill in the works could see Oahu kids, anywhere below 18, get free rides on transportation. Senator Lorrain Inoyue says that she’s been working with the Department of ...

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Miracle Network® (CMN), the charity that focuses solely on raising funds to support the health of all kids, launched The Health For All Kids ...

In my last post, we looked at why willpower-based parenting resolutions fail. Intentional parenting offers a different approach: understand what needs aren't getting met, then build systems that ...

Senator Steve Padilla (D-CA) introduced a bill on Monday that would place a four-year ban on the sale and manufacture of toys with AI chatbot capabilities for kids under 18. The goal is to give safety ...

• Example: Instead of "eat healthier," families should commit to "eat a healthy, balanced meal two times a week for the next four weeks" MADISON, Wis. — The "Time for Kids: A Recipe for Health" ...

You may have heard about new savings and investment accounts for children known as "Trump accounts." They got a big boost from a philanthropic donation that's among the largest ever delivered directly ...