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
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
He needs a reality check It goes without saying that being a parent is one of the hardest jobs, so every once in a while, a little break from the kiddos is necessary. Unfortunately for one dad, his bubble was burst after he learned that his kids were off from school at the same time … Read more
Forever chemicals have long-haul repercussions. Researchers in Sweden observed a concerning pattern when they combined data from separate public records showing drinking water exposure and the rates of asthma in young children. Babies born to women who lived in towns served by a municipal water supply notorious for its PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl substances) contamination had a … Read more
It was the mile-high babysitter’s club. A United flight turned into a veritable playground with wings after three rowdy children were left unchaperoned in coach class while their parents rode up front, per a viral Reddit post. The kids had been left unsupervised in economy while their parents rode up front. Halfpoint – stock.adobe.com “United … Read more
What’s in the past doesn’t always stay buried. A new study suggests that a hormone therapy harvested from human corpses may be linked to a rare, controversial form of Alzheimer’s disease. Though the drug was discontinued more than 40 years ago, researchers are urging doctors to watch for signs of cognitive decline in the thousands … Read more
It’s an entirely different kind of school rush. When Zohran Mamdani won New York’s mayoral election last November, Caven Wagstaff’s phone wouldn’t stop ringing for weeks. Wagstaff runs his own firm, wrangling places for wealthy American families keen to land their kids a perch at tony British private schools. Mamdani, as mayor-elect, turbocharged his biz. … Read more
Parents are desperate for help to protect their children from harmful social media platforms following two bombshell court rulings last week that fined the tech giant Meta with penalties in the millions. “Ninety-five percent of our kids are using these products that we know are harmful,” Julie Frumin, a 43-year-old mother of two from Westlake … Read more
Traveling with kids is downright stressful for parents, but young ones who experience flight anxiety can add another layer of dread for mom and dad — not to mention other passengers. Travel anxiety and fear of flying are very common in children, Dr. Katie Hurley, vice president of community initiatives at The Jed Foundation (JED), … Read more
Some people don’t need to be in a children’s story to think everything is bigger or smaller. In the classic tale “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” Alice encounters situations where the size of objects, creatures, and even herself is distorted. However, while this phenomenon may have once only existed in fairy tales, the perception that you’re … Read more
A man says women want to date a “hot single dad” — until they realize his kids come “first”. Colin McCourt, 41, says many women like the idea of dating a devoted father but struggle with the reality of his rigid childcare schedule. The single dad of three has revealed the “hard truths” of dating … Read more
Angela Campbell’s 17-month-old daughter has expensive taste. While other tots often go for the fast and cheap, baby Campbell prefers her treats rich, decadent and imported from the Southwest Pacific. But it’s not haute couture that the little one craves — it’s butter. “She loves it. She actually asks for it, saying, ‘Butter, butter!’ all the … Read more
This granola mom is taking things to a whole other holistic level. In a head-scratching social media video, posted by Massachusetts health spa Caney Salt + Wellness Studio, a mom’s voice is heard saying, “I salt my kiddos and you should too,” as she’s seen tidying up a room filled with, you guessed it — … Read more
Big Tech is in the hot seat, with Mark Zuckerberg forced to testify last week about the dangers of Instagram in a landmark lawsuit brought by a young California woman, known only as KGM, who says growing up on social media ruined her childhood. KGM’s story is terrible: Claims of sextortion, self-harm and suicidal ideation. Outside the … Read more
On most school mornings, our second grader fights the dawn. She wraps herself like a mummy in the covers, clutching her pastel unicorn blanket around her like armor against the day. Wardrobe fights ensue. Pants are a constant bone of contention (somehow, the ones she owns are always out of style). “One more bite” of … Read more
Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton didn’t sugarcoat his perspective on marriage and relationships during an appearance on Wednesday’s installment of the “It’s Giving” podcast. Newton — whose BET talk show “106 & Sports” was canceled this week after one season — was brutally honest when asked, “Do you feel like women’s value gets lowered when … Read more
Children of relatives. Children of friends. Children over a certain age. There are so many variables to take into consideration when deciding whether or not to have kids at the wedding. Often, there’s a blanket rule of having no kids at all, but if your little niece is longing to be a bridesmaid, or your … Read more
It’s NOT just like mom used to make. A crew of Long Island eighth grade boys beat out 260 entries to earn the title of best mac’n’cheese recipe in the state — with ingredients like sweet corn, Muenster cheese and garlic toast breadcrumbs. Eleven Southampton Intermediate School kids in the last-period cooking club also used … Read more
As horrific details of the Iranian government’s suppression of protesters emerge — with internal estimates counting more than 10,000 among the dead — the country’s young, wealthy elite are inciting further rage by continuing to flaunt their lavish lives online as they have for years, as if the nation weren’t on the brink of collapse outside of … Read more
Jacob Knudsen would give anything to be an ordinary college freshman. He’s resuming classes following winter break at California State Long Beach next week — and he’s also in the fight of his life. “There is something currently in my lung, and there’s a 50/50 chance that it’s cancer,” the “panicked” 18-year-old California native told … Read more