These are deadly dumplings. A vigilant TikTokker is warning parents about the toxicity levels of a popular squishy toy. Concerned Canadian dad Jordan Collinet posted his shocking video after his daughter returned home with a package of the viral squishy dumplings. The dumplings in question are manufactured by Tnearc toys, a brand specializing in sensory … Read more
One of the most common sports injuries is increasingly affecting young women at alarming rates. Teen girls are bearing the brunt of injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knees, experiencing up to eight times the rate of injury compared to their male counterparts. So why are young female athletes suffering these setbacks, … Read more
Across NYC, eldest daughters are meeting up to unpack the pressure they say never really went away. The “eldest daughter” is not just the one born first. She’s the one diffusing group chat meltdowns, remembering every family member’s birthday, and absorbing everyone else’s emotions like it’s a full-time job. The only difference? Now she’s doing … Read more
Los Angeles has no shortage of buzzy restaurants, but when you’re dining out with kids, what gets a Mommy-Michelin star is a whole other ballgame. Ahead, the best restaurants for young epicures in and around LA. Pirates Dinner Adventure This interactive dinner theater in Buena Park takes place aboard an 18th-century Spanish galleon floating inside … Read more
She said what she said. Any parent will agree that traveling with youngings is stressful — especially when it involves flying. Although protocol when boarding a flight is that families with small children are among the first to get on, one former flight attendant is sparking quite the online debate after saying it should be … Read more
Grandma is fired up. Whether or not you live near them, having a close relationship with grandchildren is one of life’s greatest joys. However, a debate as old as time is who is responsible for keeping this relationship intact. Some believe it’s on the parents, others feel that at a certain age, grandchildren should, while … Read more
Move over, baby name books — this kindergarten class just rewrote the rules of identity, one “Hello My Name Is” sticker at a time. Jordan Lake, a fifth-year kindergarten teacher, is going viral on Instagram after filming himself letting his pint-sized pupils temporarily ditch their given names in favor of something a little more … … Read more
You might like the sound of this news. In a landmark move, the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first gene therapy for a rare, inherited form of hearing loss. And while these treatments often come with million-dollar price tags, Regeneron — the maker of Otarmeni — said it will be free for … Read more
Lunch ladies are getting a MAHA makeover. The Food and Drug Administration’s $17 million pilot program aimed at helping schools serve MAHA-approved meals to students is up and running — and already reportedly seeing results. FDA Administrator Marty Makary told The Post that nationwide, up to 70% of children’s diets now come from ultra-processed foods, … Read more
NYC public school parents are less than enthused over an unusually late school start and one of the most chaotic calendars in recent memory. The 2026-27 public school calendar, released on Tuesday, April 21, is sending parents into a tailspin, raising concerns about long breaks and erratic closures that will impact childcare for many working … Read more
Playdates are the best way to prepare young children for school, according to an expert. Family psychologist Dr. Martha Deiros Collado says one of the most valuable things parents can do before September has nothing to do with reading or numbers — it’s arranging a playdate. Kids between the ages of four and six who … Read more
From the colics of infancy to white-knuckle teenage driving lessons, a parent’s life is filled with unnerving prospects. But are any of them as intimidating or as fretful as long-haul travel with a toddler? Influencers who seem to float around the world with their gaggle of well-dressed, well-behaved chicks are mythomaniacs. It’s never that easy. … Read more
Kids do the darndest things. They also happen to drive us crazy if we’re around them 24/7, so new moms and dads take note — take ‘em to these stellar classes. Goldfish Swim School With locations in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, Goldfish Swim School offers swim lessons for kids ages 4 months to … Read more
Hoping for your child to embrace that whole “one with nature” thing? Trade screen time for sit-by-the-stream time at these idyllic resorts and experiences ideal for young families. Holy Smokies If you’re idea of a B&B is beer and a bonfire, Anakeesta is for you. Anakeesta Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, may very well be the … Read more
An increasing number of patients are requesting “unvaccinated” blood for transfusions, which can delay care and pose risks to patients’ health, experts warn. There is no evidence that unvaccinated blood presents any safety benefit, according to a new study published in the journal Transfusion. There is currently no process for checking whether donated blood comes from vaccinated … Read more
Mommy influencers are shamelessly exploiting their kids’ most private, distressing moments for online content. Author Fortesa Latifi’s new book reveals sick or sad children’s content often earns parents the most money. Past scandals, like the Stauffer family’s adoption reversal, highlight the ethical minefield of child exploitation. “Something’s off with our son, something’s office with our … Read more
Investigative journalist Chris Hansen warns parents about Roblox, comparing it to an amusement park where “kids are flying off” the rides. The “To Catch a Predator” host sat down for the “Planet Tyrus” podcast to explain his findings and what he claims is a surge of grooming on the site. Hansen noted that the platform’s visual style, which … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I spent the morning at a close friend’s home. She is in her early 80s and starting to show some mental decline and memory problems. Her children are in their 30s and still live at home. Her husband is also in his 80s. While there, I noticed how, at every opportunity, the kids … Read more
A deadly vaccine-preventable disease is making a comeback. A highly contagious and fast-moving infection that primarily affects children under five years of age is back, as fewer babies get vaccinated year after year. And doctors who have been trained in the past 40 years have never seen a case before. As vaccinations rates among children … Read more
Back away from the broom. New research suggests that bringing more grime into your home might actually help your kids’ asthma and allergies, especially if you live in the city. But it’s not just any dust or dirt — you’ll have to venture into the great outdoors for this one. Kids exposed to a wider … Read more