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Their Parents May Not Know It, But Most 11- And 12-Year-Olds Are On TikTok

Their Parents May Not Know It, But Most 11- And 12-Year-Olds Are On TikTok

The video-sharing app TikTok briefly went dark on Jan. 19, days after a Supreme Court ruling upholding a law requiring that it be sold by its Chinese owner, ByteDance. But in one of his first official acts as president, Donald Trump revived the app, signing an executive order instructing the Justice Department to delay implementation […]

‘Bigorexia’ Is On The Rise In Kids And Teens. Here’s What Parents Should Know.

‘Bigorexia’ Is On The Rise In Kids And Teens. Here’s What Parents Should Know.

Parents today are generally aware of mental health conditions that relate to body image, including common disorders like anorexia. But experts warn a lesser-known issue is on the rise, particularly among boys: muscle dysmorphia, aka “bigorexia.” “Bigorexia is a psychological condition and type of body dysmorphic disorder which involves a distorted self-image that focuses specifically […]

Don’t Send Your Teen To College Without These Emergency Items

Don’t Send Your Teen To College Without These Emergency Items

As exciting as college can be, campus life can be less than safe or even dangerous. Rather than fearmonger or put a damper on anyone’s upcoming collegiate experience, we believe it’s more important to put safety first and simply be prepared for any possible emergencies. In the spirit of “just in case,” we pulled together […]

I Was Willing To Do Anything To Save My Baby. A Nurse Made A Suggestion That Almost Cost Me My Life.

I Was Willing To Do Anything To Save My Baby. A Nurse Made A Suggestion That Almost Cost Me My Life.

When my daughter was only 5 weeks old, she stopped breathing in my arms. After a panicked drive to the emergency room, she tested positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common respiratory virus that peaks in the winter months and which most people recover from after experiencing only mild cold-like symptoms. Almost everyone has […]

The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week

The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week

The next four years will change America forever. But HuffPost won’t back down when it comes to providing free and impartial journalism. For the first time, we’re offering an ad-free experience to qualifying contributors who support our fearless newsroom. We hope you’ll join us. You’ve supported HuffPost before, and we’ll be honest — we could […]

RFK Jr.’s Stunning Claim About Black People And Vaccines Sparks Concern From Medical Experts

RFK Jr.’s Stunning Claim About Black People And Vaccines Sparks Concern From Medical Experts

From COVID-19 conspiracy theories to confusion on the facts about Medicare and Medicaid to refusing to say that vaccines aren’t linked to autism, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearings this week on Capitol Hill were anything but smooth for someone who is hoping to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. While his history […]