Media 12 hours ago Barack Obama calls out progressives' 'mistake' of constantly talking about what's wrong with boys On Michelle Obama's podcast on Tuesday, former President Barack Obama discussed how progressives overlook boys' positive attributes while focusing on support for girls.
Travel 15 hours ago Popular vacation spot bans 'gigantic holes' in sand after near-tragedy The City of Holmes Beach, Florida, enacts a new ordinance banning holes deeper than one foot on beaches to protect beachgoers and prevent sea turtles from getting trapped.
Culture Trends 3 days ago Texas dad shows what present fatherhood looks like through viral cheerleading stunts with daughter Texas dad Roland Pollard shares authentic father-daughter moments on social media and urges parents to be as present as possible with their children.
Crime 4 days ago Parents face possible arrest, steep fines in military town's tough new approach to combat youth crime Mayor Mitch Colvin introduces youth curfew in Fayetteville to address rising juvenile crime, prohibiting minors from public spaces between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. with specific exceptions.
US 5 days ago Camp flooding puts parents on edge as tragedy shows danger of sending kids away for summer Camp Mystic flood claims 27 lives as summer camp tragedies continue across America, from deadly flash floods and drownings to the infamous Girl Scout murders and natural disasters.
Digital Originals 6 days ago Mom of five fights tech addiction as study shows screens shrink children’s brains Michigan homeschool mom Ginny Yurich founded "1000 Hours Outside" to empower families to spend more time outside despite technology at everyone's fingertips.
Florida July 6 Red state now offers preferred parking for pregnant women Florida implements expectant mother parking permits, allowing pregnant women to use accessible spaces for up to one year, drawing support and criticism.
Crime July 5 Deadly social media trend threatens kids, homeowners defending themselves: 'children are going to get killed’ Police warn about viral social media trends including the 'door-kicking challenge' and 'UrbanEx' as teens seek social media validation, risking criminal charges and safety issues.
Food-Drink July 4 Mother begs thieves to stop raiding her garden after neighbor's free farm stand sparks confusion Woman's garden repeatedly raided by visitors to neighbor's farm stand, sparking debate about property rights and community sharing as she struggles to protect her family's food source.
Bill Maher June 30 Bill Maher gives NFL star blunt parenting advice and warns him not to take any 's--t' from his kids Bill Maher criticized modern parenting during his podcast with NFL star Odell Beckham Jr., advising firm discipline and limited social media exposure for children.
Media June 27 Michelle Obama tells parents they must get tougher on kids' social media use despite the 'pain' Michelle Obama discussed with psychologist Jonathan Haidt how parents need resilience to limit children's social media use and to protect their kids online.
Children's Health June 26 Parental rights watchdog exposes left-wing climate group's strategy to recruit kids for environmental activism American Parents Coalition warns that climate advocacy group Our Children's Trust is manipulating children through lawsuits and curriculum materials to advance their climate agenda.
Travel Safety June 25 Mom who lost son warns parents about child hot car deaths as heat wave sweeps US A mother's heartbreaking story of leaving her baby in a hot car reveals how memory lapses can affect any parent, with experts explaining brain functions behind these tragedies.
Rare Diseases June 24 Teen with unnamed condition can't eat any food, baffling doctors worldwide Finley Ranson, 14, from England, has a rare condition causing his body to react to all food like a virus. He needs lipids to be infused directly into his heart.
Lifestyle June 22 Woman drinking wine teaches pushy mother a lesson after family tries to intervene All-inclusive vacation drama unfolds when a mother objects to a solo female traveler drinking alcohol at their shared dining table, resulting in stolen wine and false accusations.
Media June 15 Fathers play crucial role for daughters’ mental health, sons’ school behavior, study finds A new study analyzing U.S. Census data finds that involved fathers in one state contribute to better outcomes for their children, academically, behaviorally and emotionally.
Quizzes June 15 American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on famous fathers and starry skies The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of famous fathers and starry skies.
Lifestyle June 15 Woman receives treasured gift from late father 20 years after rejecting his offer As a young woman, a photographer rejected her father's offer of a Hermès scarf — which led to years of regret. A surprise from her aunt years later delivered the perfect "Godwink" from heaven.
Sports June 14 Riley Gaines, Louis Barker announce pregnancy: 'God is SO good all the time' Former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines and husband Louis Barker will welcome a baby girl in September, the couple announced Saturday.
Lifestyle June 14 Pregnant woman's nuclear-inspired baby name sparks meltdown on social media A controversial baby shower invitation for "Chernobyl Hope" goes viral on Reddit, with users reacting to parents naming their child after the 1986 nuclear disaster in Ukraine.
Travel June 12 Archaeologists uncover 4,500-year-old baby rattles that reveal ancient parenting techniques The National Museum of Denmark recently announced the discovery of 19 ancient baby rattles in Syria, showing that some Bronze Age societies had commercial markets for children's toys.
Food-Drink June 9 Woman who finds meal prep 'exhausting' slammed for not cooking 'fancier' foods A Reddit post goes viral with some 10,000 reactions as a woman details how her husband demanded "fancier" meals, then refused to buy the necessary grocery items for her.
Opinion June 8 What’s the right time to get your kids off the family payroll? Financial independence for adult children is crucial for their development and parents' retirement security. Here's what parents should stop covering.
Michelle Obama June 4 Michelle Obama reveals why her daughters tried to 'push away' from her and Barack Michelle Obama shared insights about her daughters' journeys toward independence, and revealed they "didn't want to be little princesses in the White House."
Asia June 4 Communist country dumps decades-old 2-child policy as birth rates plummet to alarming levels Vietnam's National Assembly ends the two-child policy implemented in 1993 to combat overpopulation, now facing declining birth rates and a significant gender imbalance of 111 boys per 100 girls in 2024.
North Carolina June 3 North Carolina parents charged after son is struck and killed by SUV while walking with older brother A 7-year-old boy was fatally struck by an SUV last week as he tried to cross a road in North Carolina – and now his parents have been charged for leaving him unsupervised, according to police.
Lifestyle June 1 Second lady's 2025 summer reading challenge targets declining literacy scores among students The 2025 Summer Reading Challenge from second lady Usha Vance encourages children to read, aiming to improve kids' literacy rates as well as their emotional well-being.
Dallas Cowboys May 31 Cowboys star Dak Prescott announces birth of second child with endearing social media post: 'Thank you God!' Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos welcomed their second daughter last week. The couple shared the news on social media Saturday.
Health May 29 When 2-year-old goes into cardiac arrest, parents take life-saving action Parents of a toddler share their experience with Brugada syndrome after their son suffered sudden cardiac arrest, highlighting the importance of CPR training.
Health May 28 Hoda Kotb reveals daughter's concerning diagnosis influenced her exit from 'Today' Hoda Kotb discusses leaving "The Today Show" to focus on her daughter Hope's type 1 diabetes, emphasizing the importance of spending time with family and managing her child's health.