Why Tot Celebrity Ms. Rachel Waded Into the Gaza Debate
Facing criticism, Rachel Accurso defends making the plight of children in Gaza a primary focus on her social media feeds.
Children and Childhood
As Trump and RFK Jr. Reach Into Parents’ Lives, Can Democrats Capitalize?
As prices of baby gear surge and vaccine misinformation spreads, some Democrats see a chance to tap into parents’ raw emotions — something Republicans have recently been far better at doing.
What to Know About the 3 U.S. Citizen Children Removed to Honduras
Lawyers say the families wanted the children to remain in the United States. The Trump administration says the mothers requested the children’s removal. The dispute has constitutional stakes.
2 U.S. Citizen Children Were Deported to Honduras With Their Mother, Lawyers Say
The children, 4 and 7, were put on a plane with their mother, who was deported. The family’s lawyer said the mother was given no choice but to take her children, which the Trump administration denied.
The Many Ways Kennedy Is Already Undermining Vaccines
The health secretary has chipped away at the idea that immunizing children against measles and other diseases is a public health good.
Experts Doubt Kennedy’s Timetable for Finding the Cause of Autism
The nation’s health secretary announced that he planned to invite scientists to provide answers by September, but specialists consider that target date unrealistic.
Kennedy to Kick Off Tour on Fighting Chronic Disease
After a second measles death in West Texas, the health secretary is expected to begin a tour through the Southwest to showcase nutrition legislation, among other priorities.
They Want More Babies. Now They Have Friends in the Trump White House.
Advocates of higher birthrates have support in the Trump administration. But it’s unclear whether their priorities will win out.
Measles Cases in Kansas May Be Linked to Texas Outbreak
State health officials worry that declining vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable nationwide.
In a Shift, More Republicans Want Government Investment in Children
The evolution reflects a growing bipartisan agreement that American families are struggling and something has to change.