Kids

This might not come as any surprise to a lot of you, but most teenagers do not have any idea what they are doing when it comes to the world of finances.

It’s no secret that our children are more adept at using technology than we are, but a new survey by computer security company McAfee suggests their using their skills to be sneaky.

Medicating children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is seen as controversial in some circles, but a new study suggests kids who start taking the drugs as young as 4 years old may do better academically than those who start in middle school.

The summer job is a rite of passage for most teens. It can also often be a bone of contention between parents, who’d like to see their kids earn money and be responsible when school is out, and children, who would rather enjoy as much time with friends in the sun as they can.

Many people have adopted a vegan lifestyle as a healthy alternative to eating meat. But is veganism, a strict diet which eliminates all animal proteins, including milk, cheese, eggs, meat and fish, healthy for growing children?

The number of obese children in the US has tripled since 1970. About one out of every three kids in America is severely overweight. This data means that obesity-related diseases that are usually only found in adults are being diagnosed more frequently in children and that these kids need to lose weight.

According to a new poll, many parents don’t talk to their children about financial matters the way they should — and as a result, kids aren’t getting the crucial lessons about money they’ll need later in life.

Whitney Houston touched so many lives across generations with her music and passionate performances, which is why we’re still looking for that ultimate tribute that can truly pay homage to the iconic singer. We may not have found the most epic one of them all, but we’ve certainly found the most touching performance by the children’s choir PS22 from Staten Island.

If you’re serious about combating childhood obesity and raising healthy children, here’s one easy tip: teach your kids to cook.

If you want your children to grow up to be good employees, start early. A new study indicates attentiveness during kindergarten is a predictive factor in the development of future work-oriented skills.