Kids

A vaccine for children ages 5-11 could be ready next month. Experts say it will be important to roll it out quickly — especially in the Philly region.

Gov. Phil Murphy announced a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all child care workers and staff at those facilities. Here’s what you need to know.

With kids now back in school and the extra-contagious delta variant causing a huge jump in pediatric infections, many parents are anxiously awaiting vaccinations.

WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk looked at the numbers, treatment trends, and patient outcomes.

The rest of the day would be dedicated to teacher professional development. Some parents worry they’ll be left scrambling to find aftercare.

Philadelphia Parks and Rec opened its first esports room to give more young people access to expensive gaming equipment and spark their interest in tech careers.

Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey will institute universal pre-kindergarten across the state for all 3- and 4-year-olds.

Dulce was last seen Sept.16, 2019 at the Bridgeton City Park. A reward for details leading to her whereabouts stands at $75,000.

A program started under the auspices of the Centerville Simbas teaches girls as young as 5 how to wield a racket and hit a volley.

The rate of new cases of COVID-19 among babies and children under 4 years old in the U.S. recently surpassed the rate of new cases among adults older than 65.

How do we talk to kids about aggressive sex on pornography sites and social media, and what happens if we don’t?

Physicians answered questions in an online forum for parents concerned about sending kids back to school as cases rise in younger age groups.

Pediatric hospitals are "at or near capacity" and expect to see more young COVID-19 patients as the school year resumes, according to the Children's Hospital Association.

The pandemic continues to take a toll on children’s mental health

Students and staff will be required to wear masks regardless of vaccination starting on September 7. The order applies to public and private schools.