"The pandemic has significantly impacted children’s mental health." As schools push to resume in-person learning, some children are afraid of going back to school. "There is a big range in how kids ...

Long before scary movies and graphic video games, children were afraid of going to bed in the dark. Being terrified of monsters hiding under the bed or in the closet is a universal phenomenon, and you ...

This article is part of an ongoing collaboration between Chalkbeat and THE CITY. Hallways at the Stewart Hotel, a midtown Manhattan shelter for migrant families, are typically bustling on weekday ...

The dark, monsters under the bed, loud hand dryers in public restrooms... some kids have typical, unsurprising fears, while others get more creative when it comes to the things that scare them most.

10-month-old Eli gets a glob of topical lidocaine in anticipation of setting an intravenous line for hydrating fluids. Eli was mostly smiles at Health First’s Pediatric Emergency Department at Holmes ...

Louis Sachar knows a few things about writing for kids. His first book, Sideways Stories From Wayside School, came out in 1978 — and the wacky collection is still in print. His 1999 Newbery Medal ...

My sister was born with a rare genetic condition. She's nonverbal, has intellectual disabilities, and requires care around the clock. Spending time with her and my kids made me realize so much about ...

In this thrilling video, we dive into the exciting world of Fortnite Season 8 and uncover what exactly has the Fortnite kids truly scared. Join us as we explore the mysterious elements of this ...