Preparing for an emergency is smart, coronavirus or not

In addition to stocking your household with extra supplies, the Red Cross recommends preparing your other family members, like children and older adults. Teach your children good hand-washing habits and learn how schools, daycares, and nursing homes will handle a possible outbreak.

Single dad adopts 13-year-old left at hospital by adoptive parents

"A dad and U.S citizen in just two weeks can’t describe in words the joy in my heart and house after a long long journey."

‘No way’: Mom has second baby on leap day after first child also born Feb. 29

Proud parents Dane and Lindsay Demchack had an expectedly pleasant surprise when their second baby was born on Feb. 29, after their first child was also born on a leap day four years ago.

NJ dads join cheerleading squad to bond with daughters

A group of fathers from Camden County who wanted nothing more than to support their daughters came up with an unconventional bonding opportunity.

Teacher writes kids' book inspired by her own tech distractions

A Long Island teacher has written a book with the goal of fostering a conversation between kids and their caregivers about boundaries with tech use in the home.

Fire breaks out while child sleeps on couch at Missouri home

A Missouri fire department has stressed the importance of smoke detectors and escape plans after a young child and her family escaped a fast-spreading fire in their home on February 23.

Krispy Kreme to deliver doughnuts from almost all locations starting Feb. 29

Krispy Kreme will begin nationwide delivery services on Feb. 29, and to commemorate Leap Day, the doughnut company will surprise hospital staff and parents with goodies for any Leap Babies.

Study: U.S. does not rank among best countries for children to flourish

The World Health Organization has released its latest listing of the best countries for children to flourish, and the United States came in at a disappointing 39th.

What's hot in fashion for kids this spring

From mixing prints and patterns, to incorporating metallic in everything from jackets to shoes, spring 2020 fashion trends are shaping up to be wide-ranging for children.

USC to offer free tuition for families earning $80,000 or less

In an effort to widen access for more middle and low-income students, USC will eliminate tuition for families earning $80,000 or less annually and will no longer consider home equity in financial aid calculations, it was reported Thursday.

Alabama cop shows off dance moves at Mardi Gras parade

A cop marching behind a group of dancers in a Mardi Gras parade couldn’t resist but join in the festivities.

NICU nurse who treated newborn also treated baby’s father decades ago

“We can breathe easy knowing my lil nuggets nurse is the same one that helped the man I love when he was in the same situation.”