Spaghetti tacos, peanut butter and pickle sandwiches, and even beer — a new survey has found the wildest lunch requests kids make from their parents, and the lunchtime priorities parents insist on. The poll of 2,000 U.S. parents of school-aged children found many kids have asked their parents for strange additions to their packed lunches, … Read more
Eight children in the UK have been spared from devastating genetic diseases thanks to a new three-person in vitro fertilization technique, scientists from Newcastle University reported on Wednesday. The technique, which is banned in the United States, transfers pieces from inside the mother’s fertilized egg — its nucleus, plus the nucleus of the father’s sperm … Read more
Our kids learn a lot from children’s shows, but what happens when they pick up the wrong lessons? For Kelly, it’s a parenting challenge she was surprised she had to face. She shared her shock in a recent TikTok after her three year old son, Kia, adopted a new phrase. “We taught him the sentence wasn’t nice … Read more
They may look like tiny pillows, but they pack a toxic punch. Cigarette smoking has plummeted dramatically since 1965, but in recent years, nicotine use is on the uptick thanks to vapes and nicotine pouches like Zyns, which offer a more discreet way of delivering a nicotine fix than e-cigs. But a shocking new study … Read more
While the parents are away, the kids will shop. Parents of a little 5-year-old boy learned the hard way to never leave their child unattended with their phone after waking up to an over $3,000 Amazon order — that they didn’t make. The little boy thought nothing of using his parents’ phone to do some … Read more
A woman recently vented her frustrations over a food-related family conflict to millions of people on the internet, leading to a flurry of reactions. On Reddit’s 24 million-strong “Am I the a–hole” community, a woman shared an incident involving her sister in a post that received some 16,000 upvotes. The woman said her sister moved … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m 29 and in a 10-year relationship with my boyfriend, “Justin.” Things have been rocky since his business went under last year. For months, I have been working 10 shifts a week at two jobs to cover our bills, including a mortgage. Barely seeing each other has put a strain on our relationship. … Read more
This 10-year-old skipped recess — and headed straight for the boardroom. Upper West Sider Julian Lin has been learning the art of the deal since he was just 4 years old, when he began volunteering to help stock produce and hawk it to customers at a fruit stand on West 68th Street and Columbus Avenue. … Read more
She gave her kiddo the old heave-ho — and social media is clapping in support. Megan Morris shamelessly announced, “I kicked my mentally ill nine-year-old out of my house because she was too hard to handle,” to over 24.6 million TikTok viewers, who, upon learning about the troubled tot’s violent outbursts, are passing “zero judgement” … Read more
A new federal estimate shows a rise in prediabetes among American adolescents, a finding that is spurring concerns about the health of U.S. children — and the way Trump administration health officials are conducting research and communicating information, experts said. In 2023, nearly 1 in 3 U.S. youngsters ages 12 to 17 had prediabetes, according … Read more
Time for bed. One of the many difficult daily tasks parents have is getting their little tots washed and ready for bed at a reasonable time. An Arizona dad, Sean Motsch, devised a clever game to get his young ones to bed early — without them even realizing it. The jokester dad came up with … Read more
The kids aren’t alright. It’s no surprise that Gen Z — the generation born between 1997 and 2012 — isn’t the best with their money. A poll from Newsweek revealed that adult Zoomers have around $94,000 in personal debt — thanks to never-ending credit card spending. And the proof is in the pudding — according … Read more
One thousand hours outdoors? That’s the ambitious goal of a homeschool mom of five. Michigan mom Ginny Yurich, M.Ed., spoke with Fox News Digital about her work in inspiring families to turn off the screens and spend more time outdoors and away from technology. Yurich is the founder of “1,000 Hours Outside”, advocating for families to aim for their … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have been seeing my partner, “Gil,” for five years. After my husband passed, Gil came into my life again. We had been colleagues about 10 years prior. We always had a spark but never acted on it, as I was deeply committed to my late husband. After the funeral, Gil came into … Read more
While enjoying a vacation in Portugal with her husband, momfluencer Erin Monroe (@erin.monroe_ ) pointed out how different European children are from American children. In the TikTok video, Monroe — who has three kids of her own — noticed that “The culture around kids here is so different than it is in the States. The … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I live five hours away from my hometown. My mom is 98 and in assisted living there. In recent years, my younger sister has become cruel to our mom and is trying to take advantage of her. Instead of helping Mom, she does things to deliberately upset her and raise her blood pressure. … Read more
Researchers are over the moon about a special form of vitamin D for autism. Studies indicate that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to have lower levels of vitamin D compared to their peers — the so-called “sunshine vitamin” is crucial for fetal brain development. Unfortunately, research exploring the effects of traditional vitamin D … Read more
He picked out the present. He made a card. He was so excited. Then came the text message that broke his little heart: “I’m very sorry, but we’ve already reached the limit for children attending the party.” “Is it ’cause I’ve been naughty?” It’s a scenario that’s left the internet scratching its head and one that prompted Melbourne … Read more
Derricka Hill faced an unexpected pregnancy in October 2023, and though she had a jam-packed work life, she said she was eager to expand her family. Her son, Derriawn David D’Angelo, was born June 28, 2024, after what Hill called an “emotionally intense” pregnancy. She took a paid three-month maternity leave right after her son … Read more
Soak up the fun! There are many ways kids can have a blast this summer — swimming, playing in the park, fishing and going to the beach are just a few. Unfortunately, summer is also prime time for child injuries and illnesses. Here are six important precautions for keeping kids safe, including one thing I … Read more