In this post-COVID world, ensuring your child stays healthy and happy goes far beyond just vitamins or masks. It includes what they eat, how well they sleep, and how they process their emotions.

Good eating habits can affect a child’s health for a lifetime. Studies show that health problems like heart disease and diabetes can begin in early childhood.

Experts give tips on how to not forget your child in the back seat. Last year, 41 kids died in hot cars in the U.S. This year, authorities have reported 13 child fatalities so far.

Healthy Eating Habits for Your Child. Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors. Medically Reviewed by Shruthi N, MD on March 05, 2025. 4 min read.

If a child has lost a beloved item, a parent’s instinct is usually to replace it as fast as possible. But this doesn’t always give children a chance to experience their sadness.