Dad, son with autism collaborate on comic book series to help son better understand the world
In just one conversation, it won’t take long to realize Jake’s already got abilities just like his comic book counterpart. Autism isn’t his disability. It’s his superpower.
In just one conversation, it won’t take long to realize Jake’s already got abilities just like his comic book counterpart. Autism isn’t his disability. It’s his superpower.
Three young brothers in Houston need family to adopt them
The three Houston brothers — 5-year-old Antwann, 7-year-old Anthony and 8-year-old Artavius — have been in foster care for two years.
The three Houston brothers — 5-year-old Antwann, 7-year-old Anthony and 8-year-old Artavius — have been in foster care for two years.
Weddings resume with restrictions but some couples choose to wait
Wedding venues, especially those with outdoor space, are quickly filling up. However, some folks are choosing to wait until 2022 or even 2023.
Wedding venues, especially those with outdoor space, are quickly filling up. However, some folks are choosing to wait until 2022 or even 2023.
Pfizer requests FDA clearance for its COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15
Pfizer-BioNTech on Friday asked the FDA to expand the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. to children ages 12 to 15.
Pfizer-BioNTech on Friday asked the FDA to expand the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. to children ages 12 to 15.
CDC director says youth sports, extracurricular activities 'should be limited'
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.
Asian American experiences seen through the lens of children's books
Asian American Pacific Islander history is American history. And one way for all Americans to learn about each other's cultures is through reading.
Asian American Pacific Islander history is American history. And one way for all Americans to learn about each other's cultures is through reading.
Blythedale Children’s Hospital teaches students throughout pandemic
Michael Uyaguari, 12, attends year-round in-person school at Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla.
Michael Uyaguari, 12, attends year-round in-person school at Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla.
FDA approves new ADHD drug for children, the first in more than a decade
The drug is called Qelbree, and it’s harder to abuse than nearly all other ADHD medicines because it’s not a stimulant or a controlled substance.
The drug is called Qelbree, and it’s harder to abuse than nearly all other ADHD medicines because it’s not a stimulant or a controlled substance.
Northern Virginia couple celebrates 72nd wedding anniversary
A milestone weekend for a northern Virginia couple who celebrated 72 years of marriage! Marvin and Betty Quinn married on April 2, 1949.
A milestone weekend for a northern Virginia couple who celebrated 72 years of marriage! Marvin and Betty Quinn married on April 2, 1949.
Dads required to pay half of woman's pregnancy costs under new law in Utah
The bill’s sponsor presented the measure as an effort to decrease the burden of pregnancy on women and increase responsibility for men who have children.
The bill’s sponsor presented the measure as an effort to decrease the burden of pregnancy on women and increase responsibility for men who have children.
Researchers surveyed ‘parental burnout’ across the globe and found American parents among the most exhausted
Researchers also found one specific cultural factor common in “Western” countries that played the largest role when determining the level of exhaustion.
Researchers also found one specific cultural factor common in “Western” countries that played the largest role when determining the level of exhaustion.
Record number of twin births seen around the world
Forget a pandemic baby boom, a new study finds that the world is actually in the midst of a 'twin boom,' as more families than ever before are welcoming a double bundle of joy.
Forget a pandemic baby boom, a new study finds that the world is actually in the midst of a 'twin boom,' as more families than ever before are welcoming a double bundle of joy.
'Dads of TikTok' sharing advice, life lessons
Teens are the only ones becoming superstars on TikTok, dads are getting into the influencer game too, gaining thousands of followers for their videos sharing helpful parenting tips and advice.
Teens are the only ones becoming superstars on TikTok, dads are getting into the influencer game too, gaining thousands of followers for their videos sharing helpful parenting tips and advice.
Parents in NJ must be notified if child caught with marijuana
New Jersey parents must be notified if their minor child is caught buying or possessing marijuana under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Friday.
New Jersey parents must be notified if their minor child is caught buying or possessing marijuana under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Friday.
Study finds pregnant, lactating women protected by COVID-19 vaccines, pass antibodies to newborns
A new study found that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provide "robust" immunity for pregnant and lactating women, who can also pass protective antibodies to newborns.
A new study found that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provide "robust" immunity for pregnant and lactating women, who can also pass protective antibodies to newborns.
COVID relief plan will help millions of NY children, lawmaker says
The legislation will assist most Americans, providing up to $1,400 stimulus checks to those making $80,000 a year or less. But the centerpiece of the legislation is the child tax credit.
The legislation will assist most Americans, providing up to $1,400 stimulus checks to those making $80,000 a year or less. But the centerpiece of the legislation is the child tax credit.
'Isolation Kills': Families push for more visitation at nursing homes
Many families are calling on officials to loosen visitation restrictions at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
Many families are calling on officials to loosen visitation restrictions at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
How the pandemic relief bill could dramatically cut child poverty
The American Rescue Plan legislation would expand the child tax credit, allowing more families to receive cash payments.
The American Rescue Plan legislation would expand the child tax credit, allowing more families to receive cash payments.
What the CDC guidelines for fully vaccinated people mean for your family
Fully vaccinated people can safely visit other fully vaccinated people, the CDC says. However, you should still take precautions in certain situations.
Fully vaccinated people can safely visit other fully vaccinated people, the CDC says. However, you should still take precautions in certain situations.
Mattel releases Eleanor Roosevelt Barbie doll before International Women's Day
First lady Eleanor Roosevelt gets honored in the Barbie Inspiring Women collector line.
First lady Eleanor Roosevelt gets honored in the Barbie Inspiring Women collector line.