5 parenting questions where official guidance is changing
Official guidance changed recently and is still moving — check current sources.
In short
Of the 281 parenting decisions in Raising Your Child, 5 (2%) carry the label “Guidance changing”. The label is our reading of official guidance and published research for each decision. See the full breakdown.
- Well established (32)
- Evidence leans one way (77)
- Experts disagree (34)
- Guidance changing (5)
- New territory (1)
- Your call (132)
Newborn medical choices
- Hepatitis B at birth
Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver and can pass from a mother to her baby at birth.
4 options · Guidance changing · Around the birth
- First-year vaccine schedule
Which childhood vaccines your baby gets and on what timetable in the first year.
5 options · Guidance changing · During pregnancy
Health, body and toileting
- Childhood and teen vaccines (annual flu and COVID, HPV timing)
Vaccines train the body to fight specific diseases.
4 options · Guidance changing · 6–12 months
- Fluoride
Fluoride is a natural mineral that strengthens tooth enamel and helps prevent cavities.
4 options · Guidance changing · 6–12 months
Screens, phones and digital life
- Social media start age
The age at which your child may have social media accounts, from the platform minimum of 13 to later at 15, 16 or 18.
5 options · Guidance changing · Tween
Last updated 2026-10-05. General information, not medical advice.