Guinness names world's tallest family with average height of 6 feet, 8.03 inches
The Trapp family from Esko, Minnesota, has officially been named the world’s tallest by Guinness World Records.
The Trapp family from Esko, Minnesota, has officially been named the world’s tallest by Guinness World Records.
Emoji drug code decoded: Parents, do you know what that text really means?
They look innocent, but the combination of cookie, snowman, box, and parachute emojis can be code for "a large batch of cocaine has arrived." A school bus is code for Xanax. The DEA has released an "emoji drug decoder" in an effort to educate parents about the new ways drugs are being bought and sold.
They look innocent, but the combination of cookie, snowman, box, and parachute emojis can be code for "a large batch of cocaine has arrived." A school bus is code for Xanax. The DEA has released an "emoji drug decoder" in an effort to educate parents about the new ways drugs are being bought and sold.
Premature baby abandoned on hood of car in Connecticut, cops say
Connecticut State Police are searching for the man believed to have abandoned a newborn child on the hood of a parked car.
Connecticut State Police are searching for the man believed to have abandoned a newborn child on the hood of a parked car.
Moderna says its low-dose COVID shots work for kids under 6; will seek federal approval
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers the company announced Wednesday -- and if regulators agree it could mean a chance to finally start vaccinating the littlest kids by summer.
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers the company announced Wednesday -- and if regulators agree it could mean a chance to finally start vaccinating the littlest kids by summer.
Study: Greater screen time in young kids linked to more reported behavior problems
The research team found a "small but statistically significant" link between certain behavioral problems in children under 12 and greater amounts of screentime.
The research team found a "small but statistically significant" link between certain behavioral problems in children under 12 and greater amounts of screentime.
How to talk to children about war and nuclear weapons
With the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces showing no end in sight, experts share tips about how to speak to children about war and nuclear weapons.
With the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces showing no end in sight, experts share tips about how to speak to children about war and nuclear weapons.
Everyday life can be a struggle for kids with COVID
More than 12.7 million children in the U.S. alone have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began. Some youngsters suffer unexplained symptoms long after the virus is gone — what's often called long COVID. Others get reinfected. Some seem to recover fine, only to be struck later by a mysterious condition that causes severe organ inflammation.
More than 12.7 million children in the U.S. alone have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began. Some youngsters suffer unexplained symptoms long after the virus is gone — what's often called long COVID. Others get reinfected. Some seem to recover fine, only to be struck later by a mysterious condition that causes severe organ inflammation.
Attorney: Las Vegas daycare staffer threw toddler, breaking his leg
A Las Vegas daycare is being sued after a family said surveillance video showed a staffer of throwing their 2-year-old son, breaking his femur.
A Las Vegas daycare is being sued after a family said surveillance video showed a staffer of throwing their 2-year-old son, breaking his femur.
U.S. dad in Europe hopes to get son out of Ukrainian orphanage
Dr. Chris Jahraus drove to the Poland-Ukraine border hoping to get his child out of an orphanage in the war-torn country. Although he wasn't able to see his son, he was able to help a Ukrainian woman and her two children.
Dr. Chris Jahraus drove to the Poland-Ukraine border hoping to get his child out of an orphanage in the war-torn country. Although he wasn't able to see his son, he was able to help a Ukrainian woman and her two children.
Top predicted baby names of 2022 revealed
Names.org has revealed its predictions for top baby names this year — and there are definitely a few surprises!
Names.org has revealed its predictions for top baby names this year — and there are definitely a few surprises!
Parents want stroller rule on NYC buses changed
A group of parents is calling on the MTA to relax its policy requiring strollers to be folded on buses. The MTA said the policy is in place for safety and to allow room for other passengers.
A group of parents is calling on the MTA to relax its policy requiring strollers to be folded on buses. The MTA said the policy is in place for safety and to allow room for other passengers.
5 New York City events to experience in March
If you could use some inspiration for what to do as you and your family and friends look for some measure of normalcy, here are some ideas for events and activities in March.
If you could use some inspiration for what to do as you and your family and friends look for some measure of normalcy, here are some ideas for events and activities in March.
Deaths among Alzheimer's patients increased by 26% during first year of COVID-19 pandemic: study
Deaths among older Alzheimer's patients surged 26% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to New Hampshire and Massachusetts researchers.
Deaths among older Alzheimer's patients surged 26% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to New Hampshire and Massachusetts researchers.
Ukraine War: Adoptions halted; kids, families anxiously wait
Adoption agencies are working around the clock to find a way to move orphans in Ukraine to a safer country or even to a permanent home with the families still anxiously waiting.
Adoption agencies are working around the clock to find a way to move orphans in Ukraine to a safer country or even to a permanent home with the families still anxiously waiting.
Ukraine War: Talking to children about trauma
Our instinct can sometimes make us want to avoid talking to kids about tough subjects on the news because we don't want to upset them. But with events unfolding on TV and across social media at high speed, the best way to address the conversation is head-on and with sensitivity, experts say.
Our instinct can sometimes make us want to avoid talking to kids about tough subjects on the news because we don't want to upset them. But with events unfolding on TV and across social media at high speed, the best way to address the conversation is head-on and with sensitivity, experts say.
MacKenzie Scott donates $50M to support USDA youth programs
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is donating $50 million to the National 4-H Council, which is part of a new group of donations Scott is making to organizations.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is donating $50 million to the National 4-H Council, which is part of a new group of donations Scott is making to organizations.
Micro-preemie born 11.5 ounces celebrates 1st birthday after 127-day stay in NICU
Baby Jari, who was born weighing about the size of a loaf of bread, has defied the odds
Baby Jari, who was born weighing about the size of a loaf of bread, has defied the odds
'Miracle' baby born on 2/22/22 at 2:22 a.m. in labor and delivery room No. 2
Baby Judah Grace was born to Aberli and Hank Spear at 2:22 a.m. on Tuesday, 2/22/22. But that’s not the only reason she was a "miracle."
Baby Judah Grace was born to Aberli and Hank Spear at 2:22 a.m. on Tuesday, 2/22/22. But that’s not the only reason she was a "miracle."
Georgia triplets celebrate 22nd birthday on 2-22-22
There may be three of them, but for this birthday these Duluth triplets are celebrating all things "Twos-day." Jill, Ross, and Jake are turning 22 on 2/22/22.
There may be three of them, but for this birthday these Duluth triplets are celebrating all things "Twos-day." Jill, Ross, and Jake are turning 22 on 2/22/22.
Baby formula recall 2022: Some Similac, Alimentum and EleCare products tied to illness
The FDA warned parents not to use certain Similac, Alimentum and EleCare formula products linked to bacterial contamination amid reports of hospitalizations and one death.
The FDA warned parents not to use certain Similac, Alimentum and EleCare formula products linked to bacterial contamination amid reports of hospitalizations and one death.