Bill legalizing abortion passes in Pope Francis' native Argentina

Abortion will be legalized in Pope Francis' homeland up to the 14th week of pregnancy, and also will be legal after that time in cases of rape or danger to the mother’s life.

No candy, ice cream, cake for kids under 2, new US dietary guidelines say

The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age 2.

Girl tells Santa she was naughty this year, still wants lavish gifts

“Dear beloved Father Christmas, I hope you’ve had a wonderful year and you’ve been well,” the girl wrote. “My year has been quite the opposite. I’ve tried hard to be good but miserably failed.”

Father who died 6 years ago left son $10 to buy him his first beer when he turned 21

Matt Goodman's father wanted to buy his son his first beer when he turned 21, even though he knew he wouldn't be around by then. Shortly before he passed away, he left a $10 bill with his family, and they held onto it for six years -- all so Matt could have that first beer from his dad.

Texas mom writes 'Santa letters' for front-line parents this Christmas

A Texas mom is helping parents working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas by crafting special letters from Santa Claus. 

Santa's mailbag gives a peek into children's pandemic worries

Letters pouring by the tens of thousands into Santa's mailbox offer a glimpse into the worries and hopes of children awaiting a pandemic-hit Christmas.

Couple sends cardboard cut-out of themselves to grandkids for holidays

Missy and Barry Buchanan created life-sized cardboard cut-outs of themselves and sent them to their grandchildren in Texas and California ahead of the holidays.

The challenges of pregnancy during a pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has created a whole new series of challenges for expectant parents of newborns.

Talking to children about the aftermath of a contentious election

To help children understand, parents can compare the outcome of the election to a child's favorite sports team winning or losing a big game.

How the 2020 election is affecting couples

In a time when the temperature of politics is at an all-time high, couples around the country who are splitting their votes have to decide whether they can stay together, and some realize they can't.