But that can be really hard for parents when kids don’t understand why masks are important, and why they can’t just go play outdoors and see their friends and grandparents. Wearing masks will ...

Even so, having kids wear masks is very important. "If we're really making sure that adults are wearing masks, that is super-helpful. Adults, however, have a greater sense of how to socially ...

Should kids be wearing masks too? Some should, in some places. “If you’re bringing your kids to a crowded area such as a grocery store or a drugstore, it’s probably prudent to have them wear ...

“Vaccinations are the primary way to prevent infection, but masks come in a close second,” he said. Blumberg’s recommendation is to send your kids to school wearing at least a surgical mas ...

So how can you get your kid to wear a mask, keep it on, and wear it safely? We talked to local pediatric experts, and checked the latest guidance from American Academy of Pediatrics. Even if you ...

Kids shouldn’t be forced to wear face masks, additional researchers argue, after a study found evidence of unacceptable carbon dioxide levels reached after 3 minutes of wear. A research letter ...