3-year-old slept on sidewalk as mother partied in nightclub, says sheriff's office
A mother in Florida faces charges of child neglect after one of her young children was found on a sidewalk and two others were found alone in their home as she partied in a nightclub, said police.
A mother in Florida faces charges of child neglect after one of her young children was found on a sidewalk and two others were found alone in their home as she partied in a nightclub, said police.
As weddings return, couples aim to go big in 2022
Big weddings are ready to make a comeback in the summer and fall of 2022 as brides and grooms are ready to put the Pandemic behind them and celebrate in a big, lavish way.
Big weddings are ready to make a comeback in the summer and fall of 2022 as brides and grooms are ready to put the Pandemic behind them and celebrate in a big, lavish way.
Baby formula shortage leaves parents scrambling
If you've been having trouble finding baby formula, you're not alone. Major retailers are struggling to keep their shelves stocked because of recalls and shortages affecting some of the most popular brands.
If you've been having trouble finding baby formula, you're not alone. Major retailers are struggling to keep their shelves stocked because of recalls and shortages affecting some of the most popular brands.
LinkedIn adds ‘Stay-at-Home Parent’ to list of job titles
The professional networking site said it wanted to “allow full-time parents and caretakers to more accurately display their roles."
The professional networking site said it wanted to “allow full-time parents and caretakers to more accurately display their roles."
White House Easter Egg Roll returns under rainy skies after 2 year COVID-19 related hiatus
The White House Easter Egg Roll is back for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic.
The White House Easter Egg Roll is back for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic.
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.