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Georgia mom's arrest puts free-range parenting back into spotlight
A mom in Georgia is facing possible jail time after her 10-year-old son was found walking alone to town, less than a mile from the family’s home.
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November 21, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Why rates of postpartum depression have doubled in the last decade
Rates of postpartum depression have doubled over the last decade. One study found the rate of diagnosis jumped from about 9% in 2010 to 19% in 2021.
November 21, 2024 at 3:11 PM
November 20, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Former babysitter shares genius hacks to get kids to have fun with bedtime, sunscreen
From pajama fashion shows to invisible sunscreen, Chelsea, who runs the Chelsea Explains It All TikTok and Instagram accounts, has creative advice to get kids motivated.
November 20, 2024 at 10:45 PM
November 19, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Roblox announces new ways for parents to control kids' gaming experience
Parents will now be able to monitor kids' activity remotely, on their own device.
November 19, 2024 at 12:32 PM
November 18, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Roblox rolls out new parental controls
The new controls include features where parents can use their own device to modify how much time their kids spend playing, lock down private messaging and choose the maturity level of content for kids.
November 18, 2024 at 2:24 PM
November 14, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Babies born live on 'GMA' return to show
We’re catching up with six babies born live on "GMA" over 20 years ago to see where they are now.
November 14, 2024 at 6:02 PM
November 13, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Baby has hilarious reaction when her family mimics her behavior
This little one loves being the star of the show!
November 13, 2024 at 10:42 PM
November 13, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Tom Brady on parenting his 3 kids: 'I've screwed up a lot'
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen share two children, son Benjamin, 14, and daughter Vivian, 11.
November 13, 2024 at 4:08 PM
November 13, 2024 at 12:05 AM
When your child's 2nd Christmas isn't him as a newborn anymore but as a toddler
1-year-old Ellis could not believe his little eyes.
November 13, 2024 at 12:05 AM
November 12, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Two sets of identical twins had babies who are cousins and siblings
Identical twins married identical twins. Now their children are cousins and siblings.
November 12, 2024 at 11:16 AM
November 9, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Newlyweds honor staff at NICU where they were both treated as babies
Hayden and Rachel Sackey were both premature in 1996, and their mothers became friends after meeting at a Michigan neonatal intensive care unit. They returned to greet the staff after tying the knot.
November 9, 2024 at 1:33 AM
November 8, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Triplet births have reached their lowest point in 25 years, study shows
New CDC data shows the sharpest decline in triplet births have come in the past 15 years and among mothers 30 and older.
November 8, 2024 at 8:58 PM
November 8, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Drew Scott says his baby can now differentiate him from twin brother Jonathan
Scott and his wife Linda Phan welcomed their second child in May.
November 8, 2024 at 3:24 PM
November 6, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Report highlights danger of caffeine for kids: What parents should know
Boys have higher rates of caffeine-related ER visits than girls, a new study shows.
November 6, 2024 at 6:50 PM
November 5, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Fewer triplets are being born in the US. Researchers say this might be why
Triplet births in the U.S. have reached their lowest point in 25 years, according to the CDC.
November 5, 2024 at 3:55 PM
November 4, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Try not to smile watching this toddler dressed as a dino waving to a bigger dino
Big T-Rex, meet tiny T-Rex.
November 4, 2024 at 9:18 PM
November 2, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Dads meet up to share experiences and support each other
A new dad feeling isolated and making the transition into parenthood reached out on social media and learned he was far from alone.
November 2, 2024 at 3:33 PM
November 2, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Cecily Strong says she's 'very happily pregnant from IVF at 40'
Actress and comedian Cecily Strong is going to be a mom.
November 2, 2024 at 12:12 AM
November 1, 2024 at 7:38 PM
College quarterbacks' retiring put spotlight on concussions and kids
Quarterbacks from Michigan and North Carolina State announced their retirements.
November 1, 2024 at 7:38 PM
November 1, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Mom hilariously anticipates exactly how her toddler will respond to her
“We love the predictability,” mom Hailey Osborne captioned her video which has over 5 million views on Instagram.
November 1, 2024 at 7:35 PM
November 1, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Eating less sugar in pregnancy helps babies later in life, study finds
Lower sugar intake before age 2 may help prevent diabetes, researchers found.
November 1, 2024 at 4:45 PM
November 1, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Amount of sugar during pregnancy could impact babies’ health later in life: Study
A new British study cautions sugar intake during pregnancy and the amount of sugar a baby eats during the first couple of years may affect their health later in life.
November 1, 2024 at 3:10 PM
October 31, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Free Election Day child care is being offered in some states for parents to vote
In North Carolina, 11-time Olympic track and field medalist Allyson Felix paired up with the nonprofit Chamber of Mothers to offer free Election Day child care.
October 31, 2024 at 10:01 PM
October 31, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Babies who met in NICU get married 28 years later, visit staff who cared for them
Rachel and Hayden Sackey first met in the NICU in 1996 and tied the knot in September 2024.
October 31, 2024 at 5:17 PM
October 31, 2024 at 9:01 AM
Gisele Bündchen pregnancy part of growing trend of women having babies after 40
Government data shows that births to American women over 40 have increased by 318 percent in the last 40 years. This sometimes requires donor eggs or IVF treatments, which can be costly.
October 31, 2024 at 9:01 AM
October 30, 2024 at 12:40 PM
New report looks at impact of screen time on kids
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are out with a new report detailing how kids are on devices more than parents may realize and doctors are worried about potential consequences.
October 30, 2024 at 12:40 PM
October 29, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Hilary Duff is a mom of 4: Get to know her kids
The actress gave birth to her fourth child on May 3, 2024.
October 29, 2024 at 9:34 PM
October 29, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Police officer escorts couple in labor speeding to the hospital
Utica, Michigan police officer Liz Demuynck helped Austin Sadowski get his wife Mary Weertz to the hospital after she stopped them for making an illegal turn.
October 29, 2024 at 9:16 PM
October 29, 2024 at 8:26 PM
San Francisco 49ers player announces death of 1-year-old daughter
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward announced his daughter Amani Joy died Monday morning.
October 29, 2024 at 8:26 PM
October 29, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Daddy-daughter duo make adorable dance videos dressed as themed characters
“Bluey” to “Scooby Doo,” popular content creator @vibin.wit.tay and his daughter have the best costumes in their viral dance videos.
October 29, 2024 at 8:07 PM
October 28, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Pediatric pneumonia cases are on the rise. Here’s what parents should know
As pneumonia cases in children increase, here is what parents should keep in mind.
October 28, 2024 at 3:18 PM
October 28, 2024 at 1:02 PM
New study on the rise of child care cost
Bankrate estimates that the typical American household averages $14,000 per year for one child.
October 28, 2024 at 1:02 PM
October 28, 2024 at 1:02 PM
What to know about 'walking pneumonia' among kids
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says cases of a certain type of bacterial pneumonia have increased in the last six months, especially affecting younger children.
October 28, 2024 at 1:02 PM
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Football coach adopts student who suddenly lost both parents and sister
Pete lost his parents and sister in a brutally tough two years of his life. Then, his former teacher and current assistant football coach took him in so he "always has a spot to call home.”
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Father flies across country to paint mural for his 1st grandchild
After Mark Hendron traveled from Delaware to California to take on his epic art project, his daughter Makenzie filmed the process to share his work with the world.
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What to know about Jamie Foxx and his 2 kids
Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx is also a father of two.
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Gwyneth Paltrow talks 'grief and sadness' as an empty nester: 'It's evolving'
The actress shares two kids with her ex, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
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Watch this cute moment when the big sister and baby brother meet for the 1st time
She is all smiles and hugs for him.
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New proposal for contraception coverage
Director of The White House Gender Policy Council Jennifer Klein discusses a new proposal by the Biden administration for cost-free over-the-counter birth control.
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Parents sue hospital after premature baby's neck fatally broken: Lawsuit
The parents of a newborn who died months after birth are suing a Florida hospital, alleging a worker broke the baby's neck, killing her.
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Buybuy Baby to close brick-and-mortar stores
The brand will shift online a year after reopening retail stores.
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Husband does interpretive dance to help distract wife during labor
Jezlyn Bearden asked her husband Grayson to distract her with an interpretive dance while she was experiencing contractions and he delivered.
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Expectant mom has the best disco-themed costume
Angela Mincolla joked that she had a "built-in" disco ball.
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California to require parents to save earnings for child influencers
California joins Illinois in requiring compensation for kids on social media.
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Severe obesity in kids and teens skyrockets
ABC News' Medical Correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton discusses the increase in cases of childhood obesity.
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Baby born with rare 4-pound tumor on her spine
Adalida Tyler was born with a rare condition known as sacrococcygeal teratoma.
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Mom and daughter have the best workout routine
Janet Osborne, 63, and her mom Edith, 85, share on social media their workouts which focus on strength and mobility training.
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Grandmother is overwhelmed with emotion at her daughter's surprise pregnancy news
"Say grandparents!" Emily Shone's parents were in disbelief when Emily and her husband announced that they were expecting their first child.
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Prime Playlist: Natti Natasha on evolving into a new sound, love and motherhood
Natti Natasha sits down with ABC News' Victor Oquendo to discuss her new project, journey as an artist and the love she feels for her new family with Pina records' CEO Raphy Pina.
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Cameron Diaz says having kids was about the life she really wanted
The actress also shared why she took some time away from Hollywood.
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