Winter weather is in full swing, with snow, ice and freezing temperatures expected across the country and experts sounding the alarm about the importance of being prepared. That’s especially important for babies and young children, who experts say are particularly sensitive to the effects of extreme weather. “Babies are especially vulnerable to cold due to … Read more
It was early summer break in 2023 — the part where kids are excited to be out of school and working parents are trying to balance their need to make money with paying for summer camp with taking kids on summertime adventures. That’s when freelance journalist Meg St-Esprit got a “snippy” response from a work … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are never out of the public eye, but their two kids — Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3 — are another matter. The Sussex children weren’t featured on the family’s 2023 holiday card, and they’re photographed only from the back in one shot included on the just-released 2024 card, which features … Read more
Is mother’s intuition real? Last month, a viral TikTok in which the poster claimed that her mother’s “bad dream” had saved her from a fatal shooting at a bar prompted more than 44,000 commenters to share their own experiences with the phenomenon. One claimed that their mom had a bad feeling ahead of Ariana Grande’s … Read more
When 8-year-old Violet de Florio glides across the stage during New York City Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker this holiday season, she’ll be dancing alongside some of the top ballerinas in the world — and one of them goes by “Mom.” De Florio and New York City Ballet principal dancer Ashley Bouder will be one … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration may imminently ban the food dye known as red dye No. 3 — which is found in gummies, ice cream cones, frostings, toaster pastries and more — with an FDA spokesperson telling NPR that a decision could come “soon.” The FDA has been reviewing a petition to ban the petroleum-based … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration may imminently ban the food dye known as red dye No. 3 — which is found in gummies, ice cream cones, frostings, toaster pastries and more — with an FDA spokesperson telling NPR that a decision could come “soon.” The FDA has been reviewing a petition to ban the petroleum-based … Read more
Amid a heat wave in the U.S., a 5-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl have died, both of whom were left in cars. The 5-year-old was in Omaha, Neb., and was, according to authorities, left in a hot car for seven hours. There was a high of 89 degrees Fahrenheit in Omaha on Wednesday when … Read more
Backflips off the bed. Front tucks onto the couch. Handsprings in the hallway. My 7-year-old daughter’s life has been thoroughly overtaken by gymnastics and her hero, Simone Biles. “I want to be just like her and go to the Olympics when I grow up,” she told me Monday, her hands emulating Biles’s gestures. “She does … Read more
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 800-273-8255, or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. According to new data from the National Institute of Mental Health, preteen suicide rates (among kids between the ages of 8 and … Read more