‘1,000-Lb. Sisters’ star arrested at zoo for drug possession, child endangerment: police

‘1,000-Lb. Sisters’ star arrested at zoo for drug possession, child endangerment: police

Amy Slaton Halterman, a star of “1,000-Lb. Sisters,” was arrested at a Tennessee zoo and charged with drug possession and child endangerment, according to police. Deputies from the Crockett County Sheriff’s Department responded to Tennessee Safari Park in Alamo — about 80 miles northeast of Memphis — after a guest was reportedly bitten by a … Read more

Doomed child star Gary Coleman’s ex-wife addresses shocking claims that she ‘murdered’ him

Doomed child star Gary Coleman’s ex-wife addresses shocking claims that she ‘murdered’ him

A new documentary about late child star Gary Coleman explores allegations of his ex-wife Shannon Price’s involvement in his tragic death. “Gary,” streaming now on Peacock, features interviews with several of Coleman’s friends who claim that Price, 39, was responsible for the “Diff’rent Strokes” star’s death at age 42 in May 2010. Darren Nord, a … Read more

‘She will be our one child’: Bindi Irwin’s heartbreaking admission about having another baby

‘She will be our one child’: Bindi Irwin’s heartbreaking admission about having another baby

Bindi Irwin gets asked many questions each time she meets fans – about her late father Steve, her relationship with brother Robert, and one in particular that she has felt the need to address publicly because it, quite frankly, makes her feel uncomfortable when having to answer it.  It’s the question about whether or not she and … Read more

Bindi Irwin’s heartbreaking admission about having another baby: ‘She will be our one child’

Bindi Irwin’s heartbreaking admission about having another baby: ‘She will be our one child’

Bindi Irwin gets asked many questions each time she meets fans – about her late father Steve, her relationship with brother Robert, and one in particular that she has felt the need to address publicly because it, quite frankly, makes her feel uncomfortable when having to answer it.  It’s the question about whether or not she and … Read more

Dear Abby: My family doesn’t accept my transgender child

Dear Abby: My family doesn’t accept my transgender child

DEAR ABBY: My young adult child came out to us as transgender several months ago. My husband and I, along with her sibling, are supportive and love her unconditionally.  She recently decided to share the news with her grandparents, sending a heartfelt email along with a couple of resources specifically for grandparents. One grandparent has … Read more

Exclusive | I cried when I saw Louis The Child live at Brooklyn Mirage. Here’s why

Exclusive | I cried when I saw Louis The Child live at Brooklyn Mirage. Here’s why

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. There are some things you’ll never get out of your head. For my 16-year-old self, it was whatever Louis the Child and Icona Pop had slipped into their … Read more

Is your child not feeling well? How to know when your kids are too sick to go to school

Is your child not feeling well? How to know when your kids are too sick to go to school

PHOENIX — As schools reopen for another year, they are focused on improving student attendance. But back-to-school is hitting just as COVID-19 cases are increasing, raising the question: When is a child too sick for school? School absences surged during the pandemic and have yet to recover. Nearly 1 in 4 students remains chronically absent, defined as missing … Read more

Jalen Brunson and wife Ali announce birth of couple’s first child after massive Knicks offseason

Jalen Brunson and wife Ali announce birth of couple’s first child after massive Knicks offseason

Jalen Brunson’s exciting offseason just got even more epic. On Monday, the newly anointed Knicks captain and wife Ali Brunson announced the birth of their first child, who arrived on July 31. In the black-and-white snap shared on Instagram, a baby can be seen holding what appears to be Brunson’s finger, with the NBA All-Star … Read more

85% of dog owners consider their pooch their child, new survey says

85% of dog owners consider their pooch their child, new survey says

Three in four dog parents think their canine is the “main character” of their family (76%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 dog parents found that pups are so highly regarded, that a majority think of their dog as their child (84%). Because of this, twice the number of respondents think of their … Read more

Giving your child a tablet at this age can have bad consequences: study

Giving your child a tablet at this age can have bad consequences: study

They’ve become iPad pros. Preschoolers who use a tablet to entertain themselves may not learn to manage their emotions, leading to angry outbursts, which prompt their parents to give them a tablet to quiet them down. Researchers from the Université de Sherbrooke in Canada detailed this “deleterious” cycle Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. The study authors … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Wiz’ legend Stephanie Mills defends Michael Jackson decades after dating him: ‘He would never do anything to a child’

Exclusive | ‘Wiz’ legend Stephanie Mills defends Michael Jackson decades after dating him: ‘He would never do anything to a child’

When it comes to Michael Jackson, you don’t wanna be startin’ somethin’ with Stephanie Mills — the R&B legend who originated the role of Dorothy in the Tony-winning musical “The Wiz” 50 years ago. The 67-year-old diva — who dated Jackson in the ’70s — remains fiercely loyal to the King of Pop and protective … Read more

Are Americans playing with their kids enough?

Are Americans playing with their kids enough?

The average child spends about 10 hours playing with their parents, others and on their own on any given day, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 parents of children ages 0-6 revealed that three-quarters of parents still believe that isn’t enough and want their child to spend more time engaging in creative, … Read more

How much do ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway tickets cost?

How much do ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway tickets cost?

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Accio cheap Broadway tickets! Any Potterhead worth their salt knows that July 31 is a historic date — it’s The Boy Who Lived’s birthday after all (!) — … Read more

I’m a child life specialist — here’s how we help children and families cope in the hospital

I’m a child life specialist — here’s how we help children and families cope in the hospital

For children who are hospitalized, the experience can feel especially scary, filled with unknowns in an unfamiliar place. Thankfully, children’s hospitals have teams dedicated to making the experience the best it can be for the child and their family.  Experienced teams at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone are committed to personalizing the healthcare experience … Read more

Brittany, Patrick Mahomes reveal sex of third child in heartwarming moment

Brittany, Patrick Mahomes reveal sex of third child in heartwarming moment

Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, revealed the sex of their soon-to-be new teammate on Friday. Sterling Skye — the couple’s 3-year-old daughter — helped announce that baby No. 3 will be a girl through an exhilarating game of tic-tac-toe that was featured on Brittany’s Instagram. The three pink X’s at the top row were … Read more

Brittney Griner, wife Cherelle welcome first child with baby boy: ‘That’s my man’

Brittney Griner, wife Cherelle welcome first child with baby boy: ‘That’s my man’

Brittney Griner is now officially a mom. The now 10-time WNBA All-Star welcomed a baby boy into the world with her wife, Cherelle, she said on CBS Sports’ “We Need to Talk” on Friday. The Griners welcomed a boy — who weighs 7 pounds, 8 ounces — on July 8. The name of the baby … Read more

Dear Abby: I think my father molested me when I was a child but I can’t remember

Dear Abby: I think my father molested me when I was a child but I can’t remember

DEAR ABBY: When I was young and even as I grew older, my father touched me inappropriately. It made me uncomfortable even as an adult. I feel like when I was very small, something more may have happened. I may have been drugged to keep me from remembering. I know a few weird things that … Read more

Patrick Mahomes is ‘done’ with having kids after third child

Patrick Mahomes is ‘done’ with having kids after third child

Patrick Mahomes is calling it quits. During a training camp press conference on Tuesday, the Chiefs quarterback humorously remarked that while he’s thrilled about the upcoming addition to the Mahomes family, he doesn’t plan on having a fourth child. “I’m done. I’ll say that,” Mahomes said during a training camp press conference, per People. “I … Read more

Mom praised for ‘petty revenge’ on ice cream man who scammed child: ‘Yikes, that guy’s a jerk’

Mom praised for ‘petty revenge’ on ice cream man who scammed child: ‘Yikes, that guy’s a jerk’

Revenge is a dish best served cold. A mom ran a local ice cream man out of town after he “stiffed” her child in a vaguely creepy way. The scorned mama bear, who recently roared on Reddit’s “petty revenge” page, detailed how her young daughter ran out for a frozen treat last summer after hearing … Read more

Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany reveal they’re expecting a third child

Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany reveal they’re expecting a third child

Congratulations are in order for Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany. The Chiefs quarterback and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie are expecting their third child together, as seen in a video the couple shared Friday on Instagram. “Round three, here we come,” they captioned the post, which featured their daughter Sterling, 3, running with an ultrasound … Read more