Kids

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.

It's getting dangerously close to "game over" for some players in China: If you're under 18 and a fan of video games, you're now limited to just three hours of play a week.

Since the start of the pandemic, emergency departments around the country have seen a proportional rise in children showing up in the midst of mental health crises.

Underserved Philly music students attend camp to best prepare them for life as a musician, with help from members of The Philadelphia Orchestra.