Parents itching to pierce their kids’ ears might want to put down the needle — a growing body of research suggests the popular practice could cost more than just a few tears. “Delay ear piercings in ...

Ear and Nose Piercing Tips: The practice of ear and nose piercing has deep historical roots. While some parents choose to pierce their children's ears early on, others opt for this procedure later in ...

This year, we took our 6-year-old to get her ears pierced. My husband and I agreed early on ear piercings were an important part of bodily autonomy and would be the determination of our children. If ...

The decision to pierce a child’s ears is often framed as a rite of passage. But where that piercing happens — at a mall kiosk versus a professional studio — may determine not just the beauty of the ...

When my now sixth grader was in first grade and turning seven, she decided she wanted her ears pierced. At the time, her big hairbows were as sparkly as her eyes as she thought about changing out her ...