'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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

Boy Scouts offer sex-abuse settlement, submit bankruptcy plan

The Boy Scouts of America submitted a bankruptcy reorganization plan but leaves many unanswered questions about how it will resolve tens of thousands of sexual abuse claims.

MacDill AFB 'thrilled' to help 5-year-old girl's spirits soar amid cancer battle

A brave young girl battling cancer achieved her dream of becoming an honorary Air Force pilot this week thanks to the team at MacDill Air Force Base and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Jewish families adapt Purim celebrations amid pandemic

This year, Jewish families are gathering on video calls to celebrate one of the most joyous holidays in the faith.

Keeping kids physically active and safe during a pandemic

Millions of children in the U.S. don't get enough nutritious foods or exercise. And the pandemic has made things harder. But keeping kids active and safe is possible.

Family of boy who froze to death sues power companies for $100 million

The family of an 11-year-old Texas boy who is believed to have died of hypothermia is suing two power companies for $100 million.

No longer an outlier: New York ends commercial surrogacy ban

The new law allows gestational surrogacy on a commercial basis, involving a surrogate who is not genetically related to the embryo.

Mom donates 8,000 ounces of breast milk during coronavirus pandemic

Katy Bannerman, a mom of two in North Carolina, donated more than 8,000 ounces of breast milk to help other moms who may be struggling with their supply or facing other breastfeeding issues.

New York fast-tracks fertility coverage for same-sex couples

Some same-sex couples had filed complaints to the state that they were facing financial barriers to receiving fertility treatments.