Best cities to raise a family in 2022: report
A WalletHub report compared 182 cities, focusing on each city’s family fun, health and safety, education and child care, affordability, and socio-economics, based on 46 metrics.
A WalletHub report compared 182 cities, focusing on each city’s family fun, health and safety, education and child care, affordability, and socio-economics, based on 46 metrics.
Melatonin poisoning among kids on the rise, study says
Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic.
Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic.
'It's been really scary:' Mom worries about feeding baby as formula shortage continues
One new mother told Congressman Ro Khanna (D-San Jose) that she has driven all over the South Bay to find formula for her 2-month-old son. "It's been really scary," said Claire Lesikar.
One new mother told Congressman Ro Khanna (D-San Jose) that she has driven all over the South Bay to find formula for her 2-month-old son. "It's been really scary," said Claire Lesikar.
Mother charged with child cruelty for dragging toddler through Atlanta's airport
Police charged the mother with child cruelty. But there was quite a bit more behind the bizarre episode.
Police charged the mother with child cruelty. But there was quite a bit more behind the bizarre episode.
US birth rate rose slowly last year following steep decline from COVID-19 onset
U.S. births bumped up last year, but the number of babies born was still lower than before the coronavirus pandemic. The 1% increase was a bit of a rebound from 2020.
U.S. births bumped up last year, but the number of babies born was still lower than before the coronavirus pandemic. The 1% increase was a bit of a rebound from 2020.
Regal to offer $2 movie tickets for children’s movies this summer
Regal will feature kid favorites including “Madagascar,” “Despicable Me” and “The Lego Movie.”
Regal will feature kid favorites including “Madagascar,” “Despicable Me” and “The Lego Movie.”
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome baby boy in Los Angeles: reports
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have welcomed a baby boy.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have welcomed a baby boy.
Moms searching for baby formula tire of people telling them to 'just breastfeed'
Some moms desperately searching for baby formula amid the nationwide shortage say they're feeling even more stress due to people asking why they don't just breastfeed. But there are multiple reasons why some can't, including medical issues for the baby or the mother.
Some moms desperately searching for baby formula amid the nationwide shortage say they're feeling even more stress due to people asking why they don't just breastfeed. But there are multiple reasons why some can't, including medical issues for the baby or the mother.
Baby formula shortage: Biden invokes Defense Production Act to bolster production
The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers.
The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers.
Having more than 1 child can harm your mental health, study says
Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.
Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.
Abbott says agreement reached to reopen baby formula plant
The White House says it is working with all major formula producers to boost production, including reaching out to their suppliers to encourage them to prioritize production and delivery of formula ingredients.
The White House says it is working with all major formula producers to boost production, including reaching out to their suppliers to encourage them to prioritize production and delivery of formula ingredients.
Alaska mom says baby formula shortage 'creating extra panic' as she launches group for struggling parents
Allie Seckel of Kodiak, Alaska, also revealed how parents can avoid online scams.
Allie Seckel of Kodiak, Alaska, also revealed how parents can avoid online scams.
Abbott says it will be at least two months before baby formula from shuttered plant hits shelves
The baby formula shortage continues to get worse.
The baby formula shortage continues to get worse.
Baby formula shortage: Which foods and techniques boost breast milk production?
Baby formula is the latest staple to be hit by supply chain shortages in the U.S.
Baby formula is the latest staple to be hit by supply chain shortages in the U.S.
Top baby names of 2021: One name makes the list for the first time
The Social Security Administration released the top 10 baby names of 2021, but there were few surprises at the top.
The Social Security Administration released the top 10 baby names of 2021, but there were few surprises at the top.
Legally blind mom of 5 says she's 'just like any other parent out there; I just so happen to be blind'
Jackie Anderson of Woodstock, Georgia, says she is just like any other parent out there. But, the legally blind mother of 5 admits parenting sometimes came with real challenges.
Jackie Anderson of Woodstock, Georgia, says she is just like any other parent out there. But, the legally blind mother of 5 admits parenting sometimes came with real challenges.
FBI warns teen boys increasingly targeted in online 'sextortion' schemes
The FBI is warning parents that teen boys are increasingly being targeted in online "sextortion" schemes.
The FBI is warning parents that teen boys are increasingly being targeted in online "sextortion" schemes.
Atlanta police plead for parents, community to step up follow string of juvenile violence
Atlanta police ripped into parents Tuesday in a lengthy statement following a Saturday night shooting downtown that left five teenagers hurt.They're pleading for parents and the community to step up saying "they cannot raise Atlanta’s children."
Atlanta police ripped into parents Tuesday in a lengthy statement following a Saturday night shooting downtown that left five teenagers hurt.They're pleading for parents and the community to step up saying "they cannot raise Atlanta’s children."
Army overhauls parenthood, pregnancy and postpartum policies
The changes, which impact over 400,000 parents within the total force, were inspired by a grassroots effort from soldiers.
The changes, which impact over 400,000 parents within the total force, were inspired by a grassroots effort from soldiers.
Four siblings looking for one family to adopt them together
“It really doesn't matter which parent we get adopted with, the only thing that matters is being with my brother and sisters," says 11-year-old Bryan. He and his three siblings, ages 7 to 12, are looking for a family to adopt them together.
“It really doesn't matter which parent we get adopted with, the only thing that matters is being with my brother and sisters," says 11-year-old Bryan. He and his three siblings, ages 7 to 12, are looking for a family to adopt them together.