The grass might actually be greener on the other side. According to a recent study, more and more Americans are opting for what many call a peaceful and quiet childless life. A team of researchers from Michigan State University discovered that the number of people in the US deliberately choosing not to have children has … Read more
Who says you can’t have your nest and leave it too? A divorced couple in Washington state is going viral for their unconventional — and surprisingly harmonious — custody arrangement known as “birdnesting.” Devin Justine and Brendan Cleary, both 33, decided to end their eight-year marriage when Justine was six months pregnant with their second … Read more
An LA millionaire has defended her decision to remain childfree, revealing it has benefited her mental health, and says, “I can nap when I want.” Amie Tollesfrud, 36, says she never felt maternal growing up — she wasn’t interested in holding babies or volunteering to babysit. When she met her now-husband, Erik Tollesfrud, 42, in … Read more
This little pill — taken by adults and children alike — might just be a prescription for heart disease. Dr. Evan Levine is an experienced cardiologist in Scarsdale, New York, who also runs a very popular TikTok channel, where he gets real about everything from heart attacks and health care quacks to the truth about your … Read more
Parenting is no walk in the park, which might be why some are opting out and choosing the walk in the park… with a dog. Now, a new study has revealed a link between dog ownership and declining birth rates, confirming the changing choices of many couples. “One side of the story” Parenting is no walk in the park, which … Read more
Talk about a high-ly anticipated breakthrough. A new study from the University of São Paulo suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract could help improve behavior and ease common symptoms in children and teens with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). “The global population prevalence of ASD diagnosis amongst children and adolescents is growing, but many treatment pathways … Read more
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. traveled to West Texas on Sunday after a second elementary school-aged child who was not vaccinated died from a measles-related illness. Ahead of a “Make America Healthy Again” tour across southwestern US, Kennedy said in a social media post that he was in Gaines County to comfort the families who have buried two young … Read more
A farming family in rural New South Wales have given Australia a rare look inside their unique 10-story house after an intrigued passerby’s video of the high-rise went viral. The stunned stranger, who captured the footage from the main road, asked if they had just spotted an apartment building in the bush. The clip attracted … Read more
Only children are smarter, happier and more creative than those who grow up with siblings, according to a new study. “Contrary to the stereotypical impression of associations between [only children] and problem behaviors, we found positive correlations … with neurocognition and mental health,” researchers wrote in a report published this week in the Nature Human … Read more
This is her new life. Chrissy Metz, best known for playing Kate Pearson on the NBC drama “This Is Us,” recently ditched Hollywood after 21 years. “I moved to Nashville,” the actress, 44, revealed to People in an interview published Friday. “I was in LA for 21 years, but my family is in Florida, where … Read more
Val Kilmer’s family has spoken out following the Hollywood star’s death at age 65 earlier this week. The actor’s daughter, Mercedes, 33, on Wednesday confirmed the “Batman Forever” star’s death, revealing that he died of pneumonia in Los Angeles. Two days later, Kilmer’s children — Mercedes and son Jack — thanked friends, family and fans … Read more
Mother Alexa. People are praising this one mom who shared an extremely clever hack utilizing an Alexa device that will have parents working smarter, not harder. “I’m about to change your life,” excitedly said a woman named Tori who took to TikTok to share the ultimate tip for when kids are being cranky and not … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I was married to a police officer for 20 years. It wasn’t a warm marriage. We divorced 20 years ago. Our one child is in his late 30s. I always put my son first and loved him with all my heart. During the last year of my marriage, my ex was poisoning my … Read more
At 37 years old, Grimes is finally connecting the dots. “Got diagnosed [with] ADHD/autism this year and realized I’m prob dyslexic, which is why I can’t spell at all without spellcheck,” the Canadian singer recently shared on X, reflecting on how an earlier diagnosis might have affected her childhood. Her revelation underscores a troubling trend: … Read more
A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics. The health guidelines, first published last fall, take a direct shot at salty and sweet processed products that have become a staple for generations of … Read more
A picture — or an emoji — tells a thousand words. Amit Kalley, the founder of the organization For Working Parents, has issued an urgent warning to parents about the secret meanings of smartphone emojis that could be used by children to convey “sinister” messages. “The unregulated internet can be very dangerous for our children,” … Read more
Alison Arngrim was 48 years old when she publicly revealed she was sexually abused by a family member starting at age 6. It was 2004 when the actress, who played mean girl Nellie Oleson in “Little House on the Prairie,” first told her story to Larry King. She described how appearing in the hit TV … Read more
Actress Cindyana Santangelo, best known for her roles in “Married…With Children” and “ER,” has died at age 58. On Monday, emergency services responded to a call in Malibu, Calif., at approximately 7:15 pm, according to an advisory from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Santangelo was immediately transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced … Read more
Nothing is worse than a parent thinking one of their worst nightmares is coming true. An anonymous mom — who shared her frightening story on Reddit — did a double take when she suddenly thought she forgot her daughter in the backseat of a hot car. Thankfully that wasn’t the case — this mom just … Read more
It’s a big score for the north shore. Nearly a dozen affluent Nassau County enclaves on the Gold Coast, or just a few miles south, made a newly released list of the best places in the US to raise a family. Kensington, a neighborhood on Manhasset Bay near the Queens border, placed second in the … Read more