Dame Joan Collins had one of her proudest moments as a mom over the weekend. The English actress, 92, got to walk her only son, Alexander Newley, down the aisle at his wedding to Sheela Raman in Salzburg, Austria. The newlyweds shared an Instagram with footage from their big day, including of Collins walking arm-in-arm … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I had my DNA analyzed and subsequently received a message from a young woman (a stranger) on the site. Her DNA matches at the level of a niece. Her message said she did not know her father, and her mother hasn’t been clear on that subject. Her mother “met a guy” back in … Read more
As your little ones get older, it’s up to you to decide which TV shows they can and can’t use up all their screen time on. Many are drawing the line at Peppa Pig. But, for some, it’s Bluey. “It was making them think that naughtiness is funny” Michelle Barrow, on social media under her band’s name, … Read more
Having children is not on her to-do list. Ellie Colson, 37, a millennial from the U.K., says she believed motherhood was her destiny, and she was previously engaged to be married. Although her wedding was booked and paid for, Colson says something didn’t feel right. Ellie Colson, 37, a millennial from the U.K., shared 10 … Read more
Frustrated flyers were ready to rough up this “gentle” parent. Tears and temper tantrums plagued a recent, hours-long flight out of Dallas — thanks to an inconsolable toddler whose mother refused to quell his cries, forcing passengers to endure the ear-shattering intrusion. After being captured on video, the mid-air nuisance ignited a fiery digital debate … Read more
An angry mom pulled her son out of school for the day after his teacher allegedly wouldn’t let him have cheese on crackers as his morning snack. Rachael Elizabeth took to TikTok to express her frustration after her son, George, was allegedly told he couldn’t have his snack, despite her claim that the school is “absolutely fine” … Read more
Her bash got trashed. A shocked parent wound up taking heat over her 7-year-old’s birthday party, where the only thing louder than sugar-fueled shrieks was the meltdown that followed — by another mom. An aggrieved guardian complained that the host of what was meant to be a sweet celebration “made her kid cry twice this … Read more
The kids are alright — on GLP-1s, that is. A new study found that blockbuster treatments like Mounjaro and Zepbound can dramatically lower blood sugar and body weight in children as young as 10 with Type 2 diabetes. The data could help pave the way for younger patients to access the shots, as drugmaker Eli … Read more
A school-aged child in L.A. recently died after developing a rare neurological disease years after contracting the measles. Authorities didn’t reveal many details about the case, except that the child was infected with measles as an infant, before they were eligible for the vaccine. Measles is a respiratory disease that spreads easily from person to … Read more
There’s no signal. New York’s new statewide smartphone ban in schools just went into effect this academic year — city public schools returned Sept. 4 — and students, parents and teachers are already grading the controversial measure. And they’re giving it an A+. “The cellphone ban has transformed my class … I haven’t had kids this … Read more
Robert Redford and his second wife, Sibylle Szaggars, were married for 16 years before the Hollywood legend’s death at 89. The couple met in the late 1990s after Redford’s divorce from his first wife, and went on to tie the knot in 2009. Robert Redford and Sibylle Szaggars at the 74th annual Academy Awards in LA on … Read more
Do newborns need the hepatitis B vaccine to B healthy? That’s slated to be deliberated Thursday at a meeting of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The influential vaccine advisory panel is expected to vote to recommend delaying a shot typically given at birth to age 4, NPR reported. “There is going to … Read more
They’re in a league of their own! Studies suggest that over half of children aged 6 to 17 participate in youth sports. It’s essential to establish good habits around sleep, nutrition, hydration and practice at the beginning of a sports season to minimize injury risk and maximize performance. Here is how parents can help their … Read more
You’re not alone if you’ve ever walked out of a store, only to have something you purchased previously set off the alarms. Even though you know you’re innocent, you’re left feeling like a criminal, scrambling to find the culprit, or a receipt to prove it. One Aussie mom has experienced just this. And, though, she was able to … Read more
A mother has started teaching her nine-year-old twins “real life lessons” — making them pay rent, fines for messy rooms and even risk “eviction.” LaToya Whitfield, 38, gives her daughters, Grace and Autumn, weekly lessons on money, responsibility and the value of hard work. After her daughters demanded expensive dinners twice in one week a … Read more
Send help. I’ve officially entered the recorder era of parenting. I thought I’d be safe until the dreaded fourth grade concert, where 30 kids squeak out “Mary Had a Little Lamb” in unison. But here I am. TWO YEARS IN! I’ve got a private preview show in my lounge room. Front row seats. No refunds. Not a prodigy — … Read more
A soon-to-be mom has set Reddit ablaze after refusing her husband’s plea to name their daughter after his late wife and baby, who tragically died in childbirth eight years ago. The original poster, 34, explained she initially let her husband choose the baby’s middle name — but quickly realized the name he picked belonged to … Read more
Emirates has made a huge change to its First Class Cabin – and it’s not the best news for parents with young kids. For anyone who books the luxe cabin using Skywards Miles – whether it’s a full award ticket or an upgrade – can no longer use it on kids aged eight and under. … Read more
Having your mom as your best friend seems nice in theory — and it’s certainly romanticized in television shows such as “Gilmore Girls,” “Jane the Virgin” and “Ginny and Georgia.” But psychologists warn that this kind of relationship can do more harm than good. “I think a lot of people see these kinds of relationships … Read more
Many parents take precautions when it comes to traveling with children. For one mom, she prepares by laying some ground rules. Three in particular. The mom behind the Instagram account, wctriplets, admits they might be controversial to come, but they work super well for her and her clan. Let’s do the math! First things first is she has the kids … Read more