Setting routines with kids while they’re young is one of the best ways to set up healthy habits for life. From teaching them proper techniques and getting them in for checkups to making sure they have ...

Each fall, we see a surge in illnesses among school-aged children. It may seem unavoidable, considering how many children are in close quarters -- but there are some simple things your kids can do to ...

CAKES. THERE’S THAT AS WELL. ALL RIGHT. WELL, THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN IN OUR AREA GO TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY WITHOUT CLEAN CLOTHES OR CLEAN BODIES. AND THAT CAN LEAD TO POOR GRADES AND BULLYING. WELL, KMBC9 ...

Childhood cavities are the number-one chronic disease affecting children. More than 40 percent of kids have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten and 50 percent of children have gingivitis.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The time change on Sunday, March 9, can add to the sleep challenges kids face, however, experts have some helpful tips to address this challenge. The American Heart ...

As if parents didn’t have enough to worry about. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and it arrives with a warning from medical professionals that — yes, mom and dad — you are ...

The coronavirus pandemic has caused stress for everyone, including kids. Now a new study shows there may be easy ways to help your little ones stay mentally healthy during this uncertain time. Their ...

In today’s world, many of us take access to basic hygiene products for granted. But for some in our communities, affording these necessities can be a real challenge. That’s where Journey of Hope steps ...