National Kids and Pets Day on Saturday serves as a reminder of the dangers they face in cars, especially as families prepare to drive for spring or summer vacations.

We often hear about limiting screentime for kids, but those rules can be hard to follow when parents aren’t doing the same. That’s why it’s important to model good behavior.

Kids who struggle with reading and learning disabilities may feel helpless and discouraged. Thankfully, there’s a local center ready to make a difference.

Whether it’s cleaning, doing laundry or grocery shopping, most of us can agree that chores are just a part of life as an adult. But, what about when it comes to kids?

Our world is changing at an unprecedented pace, and this rapid transformation presents unique challenges for families. Many children experience significant stress and anxiety related to school, social pressures, and even world events.

It's going to be a great afternoon!

If it feels like your child always has something going on after school, whether it’s sports or other activities, it might be time to scale back their schedule.

Trauma can leave lasting scars. Research shows that people who experience childhood trauma have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, heart disease, diabetes and even some forms of cancer.

Chores. Nobody likes them, young or old! According to a survey, only around 28 percent of parents report making their children regularly do chores, compared to 82 percent of parents who did chores as kids themselves. But did you know it can be beneficial for them?

Today's feels like temperatures will reach the 90's

Pack extra water for the kids

Summer is upon us and the kids are out of school. What do we do to keep them occupied over the next few months. If you haven’t planned ahead, Jacksonville Mom has you covered. Megan Kilis dropped in to share cheap or free activities that will engage kids of all ages with a Summer Bucket List of things to do in Jacksonville and the surrounding communities. www.jacksonvillemom.com

This happened last year and is a part of a series where we are looking back at viral videos.

Managing your home and family is a lot like running a small business. According to salary.com, if a stay at home parent was paid for their services they'd make more than 178 thousand dollars a year. So is there a way to make life easier. How about hiring an AI household assistant.

Twenty-four states have legalized recreational marijuana, and as that number continues to grow, more and more teens and young adults are experimenting with it. But cannabis isn’t as harmless as some believe, especially for developing brains. Young minds are more curious than cautious, and it could end up impacting their health.

In the Jacksonville area, over 76,000 kids are at risk of going hungry this weekend.

Now that school is out for the summer, a lot of parents are probably starting to hear their kids complain that they’re bored.

A unique method is reuniting lost kids with their parents quicker than just frantically yelling their names.

Kids may think they can spend as much time as they want on their screens once summer break arrives. But a Cleveland Clinic pediatrician advises parents to keep some restrictions in place.

The full story can be seen in the video above, which is part of a series where we are looking back at most-watched viral videos.

Wednesday is officially recognized as the iconic doll’s birthday, and it appears Barbie is aging like fine wine.

Surgeon General: Kids Under 14 Should Not Use Social Media

If you need some inspiration, here are three of our stories about parent-child bonding through learning an activity together.

It was a night for kids in costume to fill their trick-or-treat bags — before Halloween.

All of the kids got to be a part of the design process.

It’s back to school week and you may have noticed your child already struggling to concentrate. Here are a few research-based tips to help your student stay focused:

Monday is the first day of the new school year for students in Duval County.

Kicks for the Kids collected 1,656 new pairs of shoes to donate to some of the city’s underprivileged children.

The group gives children with disabilities the chance to go on fishing trips.

1. MAKE A ROUTINE CHART

Finding a babysitter you can trust could be as easy as calling up a family member -- but it's not that simple for every parent. For those who need to employ a sitter, KidSafe Foundation has some advice for finding the right person to handle the responsibility.

Help a local student start the new school year off right by donating a new pair of shoes.

Experts said the COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of 5 might not be available in Florida until next week.

If you’ve ever been to an amusement park like Six Flags or Kings Dominion, there’s a chance you’ve been on a ride made by Sally Dark Rides.

News4JAX is inviting you to help families with chronically ill children by donating during the Nemours Children's Health Day of Giving.

One way to cope with any extra stress or anxiety is to have the kids engage in play time to help develop motor skills, social skills and language development, according to Dr. Jen Harstein, a children’s developmental psychologist who works with autistic children daily.

Whether you’re just a road trip away from Chicago, you go there on business every so often, or you’d love to visit someday, it’s truly a fantastic city, with so much to offer.

Studies show children under age eight spend an average of more than two hours a day using screen media.

Bob Saget, “America’s Dad,” passed away this weekend at the age of 65.

The event helps kids who might not get gifts otherwise.

Local pharmacies will begin vaccinating young children against COVID-19 this weekend.

Copious amounts of candy is often synonymous with Halloween, but how much should your child really have?

I’m not always the best “get on the floor and play” kind of mom, but any time one of my kids wants to bring me a book, I’ll drop what I’m doing in favor of some cuddles and reading time.

What students eat during the day could impact how well they perform in class.

Taking your child to get an EKG is an unexpected new item on the back-to-school checklist pediatricians recommend parents to mark off immediately.

Stimulant drugs like Adderall and Ritalin are commonly given to kids with ADHD. But what happens when those kids grow up?

Jax Library Summer Programs and Story Time Heats Up

Track and field and swimming are among the team sports that might be best for children with autism.

There’s a new friend in the neighborhood!“ Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” that is.

Consumer Reports has some ideas that could help your kids sleep better during these uncertain times. Consumer Reports says a key to good sleep is the same for kids and adults. Set a sleep routine, which means going to bed and getting up at about the same time each day. It can boost the effect of sleep hormones like melatonin, especially if it’s done in bright daylight in the morning! Blue light from screens can slow the production of your natural sleep hormones.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Firefighters and the one and only Jaxson de Ville of the Jaguars went for a visual visit with the kids at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in downtown Jacksonville. It was all to cheer up the kids who are hospitalized while they battle cancers and other serious illnesses. Jaxson DeVille is getting ready to ladder up with @jfrdjax to visit the kiddos at Wolfson Children’s Hospital @wjxt4 pic.twitter.com/LVZZdjJ8BA — WJXT4 EmilyBoyer (@Wjxt4EmilyBoyer) October 12, 2020Keeping in-line with pandemic precautions for people who are immunocompromised, firefighters hoisted Jaxson de Ville onto the fire ladder truck and waved to the kids through the window. Their smiles are ear to ear, and it’s so important we provide them these opportunities just to be kids, especially during treatment," said Vice President of Patient Care Services Cicely Brooks said. After the window visit, the kids were given ice-cream sandwiches.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – What goes better with an after-school snack than a visit to space? Space After School, a new program from Virtual Camp KSC will bring all the wonder and excitement of space exploration into the comfort and safety of homes nationwide when it launches on October 19. Brought to participants live from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space After School, a five-day program, will be offered at three times each day. During the program, campers will engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities, perfect for elementary school age students. For more information and to register for Space After School, visit www.kennedyspacecenter.com .

But if you’re in need of more ideas, how about this one: Have you tried taking your kid golfing? Depending on which part of the country you golf, other wildlife such as deer and alligators can also easily be present on a golf course. On a side note, you don’t have to have your kid hit EVERY shot. Golf courses know the value of introducing the game to youngsters, and thus, will often offer heavy discounts for kids to play, if they even charge them at all for a round. Some golf courses also will offer discounts for families who want to play.

We are all socially distancing by staying home more, postponing hair appointments, graduations and family gatherings and telecommuting to work. Well-child visits during the first two years of life help parents and pediatricians track the childs growth and neurologic development at an age when they cant communicate with us. The AAP recommends that well-child care should continue in person, especially during the first 24 months of life when we are vaccinating and building the childs immunity to easily transmitted diseases. Cars have become the new waiting rooms, and you will receive a phone call when its your childs turn to be seen. Parents are encouraged to contact their primary care offices and ask what they recommend, including what COVID-19 safeguards they have implemented.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. All children regardless of where they live will be able to get free meals for the rest of the summer, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced on Wednesday. The waiver allows local partners to continue serving free meals. Typically, USDA funded summer meals sites are limited to low income areas. As our nation reopens and people return to work, it remains critical our children continue to receive safe, healthy, and nutritious food," Secretary Perdue said. This nationwide flexibility ensures Americas kids will continue to be fed this summer.Click here to find a location near you.

If it goes off as planned, this will mark the first mission involving astronauts from U.S. soil since 2011. Still, NASA astronaut Bob Behnken has said he and Doug Hurley are “really comfortable” with the risks. So you’re making educated guesses, at best.”It seems there’s just more uncharted territory when it comes to space travel. “The first astronauts really started out as test pilots,” Garfinkle said. But assuming this launch goes well, “It would be great for kids to see a successful, triumphant moment of science,” Fink said.

A mother of two mindlessly picked up a paintbrush in late March, and started painting the cover of one of the books she had read to her children earlier in the day -- and said she incorporated some “cartoonified” coronavirus themes, to try to make the situation less scary.

How much do you remember, or what have you retained, from high school?

Nat Geo for KidsSite address: www.kids.nationalgeographic.comWhat it does: Kids learn about geography and fascinating animals. Into the BookSite address: www.reading.ecb.orgWhat it does: Through playing games, kids can practice reading strategies. SuessvilleSite address: www.seussville.comWhat it does: Allows kids to hang out with Dr. Seuss and his friends, all while playing games and reading. PBS KidsSite address: www.pbs.orgWhat it does: Kids can learn while hanging out with their favorite PBS characters. Highlights KidsSite address: www.highlightskids.comWhat it does: Allows kids to read, play games, learn random facts and do activities such as crafts and recipes.

Here are some of the best ways to keep your kids healthy, both mentally and physically, over the upcoming holiday breaks.