Kids are spending more than recommended time on screens amid COVID-19 pandemic
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
Childcare a growing concern as economy reopens
Parents are beginning to head back to work as the economy reopens, but how will they handle having their children cared for?
Parents are beginning to head back to work as the economy reopens, but how will they handle having their children cared for?
Childcare concerns as economies reopen
Parents are beginning to head back to work as the economy reopens, but how will they handle having their children cared for?
Parents are beginning to head back to work as the economy reopens, but how will they handle having their children cared for?
3 boys let black widow bite them in hopes of turning into Spider-Man
Hoping to gain superpowers like Spider-Man, three young brothers poked a black widow with a stick until it bit them.
Hoping to gain superpowers like Spider-Man, three young brothers poked a black widow with a stick until it bit them.
Family asks for return of gold cross worn by Army vet as he died
Steve and Teresa Esposito had the type of story that might inspire a love song. He was just out of the Army when the young couple met and moved to Brooklyn where they remained married for 70 years.
Steve and Teresa Esposito had the type of story that might inspire a love song. He was just out of the Army when the young couple met and moved to Brooklyn where they remained married for 70 years.
Study ranks best and worst states for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic
A recent study conducted by researchers at Caring.com has ranked the best and worst states for seniors during the coronavirus crisis.
A recent study conducted by researchers at Caring.com has ranked the best and worst states for seniors during the coronavirus crisis.
Husband sets up ‘date nights’ outside hospital window while wife is on bedrest awaiting birth of son
A husband set up a "date" night with his expectant wife through a hospital window as she isolates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A husband set up a "date" night with his expectant wife through a hospital window as she isolates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grandfather moved to tears after first-generation college grads surprise him outside of nursing home
Vana Ebrahimi graduated from law school and her brother graduated from medical school in 2020.
Vana Ebrahimi graduated from law school and her brother graduated from medical school in 2020.
Napping helps preschoolers unlock their full potential for learning
For many parents of young children, the highlight of their day is nap time – not for them, but for their little ones. Especially now, with most preschools closed, getting a child to nap is the golden ticket.
For many parents of young children, the highlight of their day is nap time – not for them, but for their little ones. Especially now, with most preschools closed, getting a child to nap is the golden ticket.
Massachusetts mother who beat coronavirus meets baby one month after giving birth
A Massachusetts mother who contracted the coronavirus while she was pregnant says her “heart was skipping” this week when she finally got to hold her new child – 28 days after he was born.
A Massachusetts mother who contracted the coronavirus while she was pregnant says her “heart was skipping” this week when she finally got to hold her new child – 28 days after he was born.
Kids and coronavirus: What's safe and what isn't? Local pediatrician provides answers
Parents, you have a lot of questions when it comes to your kids. What's safe? What's not?
Parents, you have a lot of questions when it comes to your kids. What's safe? What's not?
Amid troubling times, YouTube viewers are finding solace in one dad’s helpful home and life tips
There are plenty of guides on fixing toilets and unclogging sinks, but thousands are turning instead to this dad.
There are plenty of guides on fixing toilets and unclogging sinks, but thousands are turning instead to this dad.
Virus tests, fill-in staff to be provided to NYC nursing homes
New York City will offer free coronavirus tests at the city's 169 nursing homes and will provide staff to replace nursing home employees who test positive for the virus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday.
New York City will offer free coronavirus tests at the city's 169 nursing homes and will provide staff to replace nursing home employees who test positive for the virus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday.
Alzheimer's caregivers supported through virtual programming during pandemic
"Anyone who takes care of a person with alzheimers becomes fragile. You cry a lot" says David German of Watermill, New York.
"Anyone who takes care of a person with alzheimers becomes fragile. You cry a lot" says David German of Watermill, New York.
4-year-old San Francisco birthday boy feted with fire trucks
A 4-year-old boy in San Francisco, who is obsessed with trucks and cars, was greeted with a special birthday parade.
A 4-year-old boy in San Francisco, who is obsessed with trucks and cars, was greeted with a special birthday parade.
‘Not just a horror story’: FTC says some nursing homes are taking residents' stimulus checks
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
Florida girl, 2, adopted by family over Zoom after 700 days in foster care
“Foster children need people that are willing to raise their hands and say, 'I can be forever,’” she said.
“Foster children need people that are willing to raise their hands and say, 'I can be forever,’” she said.
What parents need to know about COVID-linked inflammatory syndrome in children
What should parents know about this potentially fatal syndrome? First, it very rare and it is treatable. Second, you should be on the lookout for certain signs and symptoms in your children so that you can act fast.
What should parents know about this potentially fatal syndrome? First, it very rare and it is treatable. Second, you should be on the lookout for certain signs and symptoms in your children so that you can act fast.
Just a chat: Calls offered for older adults staying home
For 81-year-old Dell Kaplan, the offer to get calls from a stranger just to chat while staying home during the coronavirus pandemic was immediately appealing.
For 81-year-old Dell Kaplan, the offer to get calls from a stranger just to chat while staying home during the coronavirus pandemic was immediately appealing.
New Jersey couple launches coronavirus fundraiser after wedding postponement
"With this ring, you'll be fed" – that's the tagline Sebastian Cina, Jr. and Jaclyn Hockenjos used to launch a food drive and fundraiser, which took place on what was supposed to be their wedding day.
"With this ring, you'll be fed" – that's the tagline Sebastian Cina, Jr. and Jaclyn Hockenjos used to launch a food drive and fundraiser, which took place on what was supposed to be their wedding day.