Hearing health is often something taken for granted by parents. Your baby receives an initial hearing test at a few days old and then you all go about your business … until of course, sometimes it’s too late and damage is done to your child’s hearing, oftentimes through exposure to seemingly inanimate household objects. So, what decibel level is safe … Read more
Forget the naughty or nice list — what’s under the tree is likely based on what’s in mommy’s wallet. As the holiday season approaches, parents across the U.S. are preparing to splurge on gifts for their children. However, one state is set to lead the way in spending, with families planning to invest significantly more … Read more
Keira Knightley is not a fan of “Peppa Pig.” The “Black Doves” star, 39, appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” Monday and blamed the British children’s show for her decision to not have more children. Knightley explained that her daughters Edie, 9, and Delilah, 5, whom she has with husband James Righton, are … Read more
Elon Musk and his ex-girlfriend Grimes have begun searching for a Los Angeles mansion they could move into with Musk’s other baby mamas, according to a new report. The exes, who dated on and off between 2018 and 2021, toured a handful of lavish properties in the plush Los Angeles neighborhood of Bel Air, a … Read more
My daughter just finished “Charlotte’s Web.” She didn’t like it. Something about realising the fate of farm pigs. “They were going to turn Wilbur into bacon, mummy!” she cried… as I was cooking her weekend breakfast. Awkward. It’s not the first time I’ve heard of kids not enjoying the children’s classic by EB White, but there’s a reason it’s … Read more
They’re giving props to nasal drops. UK researchers say that hypertonic saline nasal drops can shorten a kid’s cold by two days and reduce the risk of family members getting sick too. Kids have up to 10 to 12 upper respiratory tract infections a year, the researchers said. AntonioDiaz – stock.adobe.com “Children have up to … Read more
A rich boomer couple has been labeled “selfish and privileged” after revealing they intended to burn through their children’s inheritance with luxury holidays. Victorian parents Leanne and Leon Ryland appeared on SBS program ‘Insight’ to discuss why their two adult sons wouldn’t be seeing a cent of their inheritance. The couple has spent $114,631 on … Read more
A pediatric nurse has issued a timely warning about the safety of a popular snack as temperatures across the nation plummet. In an explainer on Instagram, Sarah Hunstead, who runs safety page CPR Kids, reminded parents to be vigilant if feeding their toddlers and young children instant noodles. “Noodles are a popular snack, especially in … Read more
Rock-a-bye-bye to this bizarre book. There’s nearly no sweeter sight than a mother comforting her child with a lovely lullaby and gentle snuggle. But when the child has a five o’clock shadow and a 401K, the cutesy scene becomes kind of cringe-worthy — so says New York mama and blogger Marlene Kern Fischer. Fischer, a … Read more
Meghan Markle had a Princess Diana moment on March 21 when she stopped by to visit Los Angeles’ Children’s Hospital. The Duchess of Sussex, 42, surprised patients and staff members last month during the hospital’s monthlong campaign Make March Matter. The event brings together individuals and businesses to support children’s health. Meghan Markle (left) greeted … Read more
One of the cinematic highlights of the 2024 New York International Children’s Film Festival could be described, at least partly, as a wild-goose chase. Or, more precisely, a domestic-hen chase. That animated feature, “Chicken for Linda!,” follows a guilt-stricken single mother trying to buy the main ingredient of her daughter’s favorite dish. But since grocers … Read more
Have lice been bugging your family lately? You’re not alone. Professional delousers in NYC and the surrounding areas say they have seen an unfortunate uptick in outbreaks of these icky, hair-residing insects. “There was a resurgence of lice last year. But this year it’s been worse than ever,” Adrian Picheny, of the New York-based Lice … Read more
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever’ Watch it on Disney+. The latest release in Jeff Kinney’s mega-successful “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” franchise of books, movies and merchandise (Tote bags! Board games! Stress balls!) is this animated holiday tale in which a middle schooler, Greg Heffley (voiced by Wesley Kimmel from “The Mandalorian”), … Read more
‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ Watch it on Disney+. In 1937, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” captured the imaginations of children and adults, and set Disney on a path to creating endless classics, including “Fantasia” (1940), “The Lion King” (1994) and more. To celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary this year, Disney+ is streaming … Read more
Maria Julia Assis was sitting down to a meal in her terraced home in north London when her 6-year-old son ran into the dining room, his face pale. The puzzle game on his Android phone had been interrupted by a video showing Hamas militants, terrified Israeli families and blurred graphic footage. Over a black screen, … Read more
Walt Disney said Wednesday it will offer discounts on ticket prices for children at its theme parks for a limited period as it looks to boost traffic. Business at amusement parks took a hit during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021 as the spread of COVID-19 forced closures and hit attendance. The business had, however, rebounded … Read more
The latest installment of “Little People, Big Dreams,” a children’s biography book series curated by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, details the life of the late Princess Diana. But the kids’ book leaves no topic untouched, including the former Princess of Wales’ eating disorder, according to The Independent. The series will “introduce young readers to the … Read more
It’s not a wonderful kind of day. A beloved “Arthur” children’s book has been banned in Clay County, Florida after a local school district member claims the 1989 title has “damaged souls,” reported The Guardian. The lighthearted Marc Brown book in question, “Arthur’s Birthday,” now joins 45 other titles on probation that are “pending oversight … Read more
More than 345,000 children’s cups are being recalled due to lead levels that exceed the federal content ban, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday. Soojimus is recalling 8-ounce and 12-ounce models of its Cupkin Double-Walled Stainless Steel Children’s Cups — sold in various colors on Amazon and the Cupkin website from 2018 through earlier … Read more
Australian department store chain Big W has confirmed staff in its stores have been abused, forcing the retail giant to move a controversial sex book to online sales only. The “graphic” sex book written for children as young as eight has received intense criticism after it attracted nationwide attention this week for its discussion of … Read more