More kids age 8 to 11 are being prescribed weight loss drugs: study

The number of children taking GLP-1 drugs has exploded in the years since Ozempic hit the market. A new study published today by NYU Langone found that GLP-1 prescriptions given to kids aged 8 to 11 were 310 times higher in June 2026 than they were in 2019. This is despite the fact that no … Read more

Popular squishy toy recalled over ‘serious injury’ hazard after months of child hospitalizations

They’re putting the squeeze on squishies. It’s not just burns that people have to worry about. A popular toy has been recalled due to fears over serious injury risks posed by its contents, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission reported. The affected products include the Squeezy Dumplings from GIHNJSI and Rainbow Mystery Squishy Buns from OKK Trading. Both … Read more

Ex-cop reveals unorthodox life-saving tips for college students living away from home for the first time

This retired cop’s offering safety knowledge to Gen Zs headed to college.   Michael Arterburn, a former domestic violence detective of 23 years, is schooling young adults on the useful tips, tricks and tools that could save their lives during a violent attack, sexual assault or home invasion while on campus.  “As a retired cop who’s … Read more

Exclusive | The parents spending upwards of $10K on back-to-school gear, despite them being homeschooled

For Vita Grytsak’s four homeschooled kids, back-to-school shopping looks a little different compared to other families. In fact, their high-priced, high-ticket fashionable looks put her brood in a class all by itself.  Designer duds from fashion houses such as Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Bonpoint, LoveShackFancy, Ugg, Nike, and Adidas await her children — Mila, a rising … Read more

AI chatbots linked to ‘significantly higher emotional problems’ for teens — here’s who most at risk

Everyone may be worried about AI coming for our jobs, but the toll this technology takes on the young people shouldn’t be ignored. While the European Union recently banned health-threatening AI tech, the US is behind on comprehensive federal rules governing artificial intelligence. And new research has found an alarming link between AI chatbot use … Read more

Mom’s ridiculous school lunch Oreo request triggers massive — and hilarious — backlash

To survive the back-to-school mom group chat, you’ve gotta be one tough cookie.  Sweet text message exchanges between parents have gone sour thanks to a sugary snack that was packed in a small child’s lunchbox, causing one mommy friend group to crumble into chocolatey dust.  And the internet is eating it up.  The viral mama drama, a … Read more

Exclusive | More and more moms are being diagnosed with ADHD — because of their kids

Growing up in a small midwestern town in the 1980s, Cassie Blakely learned to mask her symptoms early. She’d ask the teacher to help sharpen pencils so she didn’t have to finish a task. She learned that winning people over could be a superpower, especially when she struggled academically. It took decades before Blakely was … Read more

‘Baby canceled’ post incites controversial debate about ‘s- -t’ fathers: ‘Wish more women were like this’

Calling off a baby shower on Instagram can happen. Calling off the baby itself with a grid post? Oh no. But that’s exactly what happened when a woman who calls herself Moraa posted a baby termination announcement created with AI that has ignited a firestorm of debate — even though the post itself has been … Read more

Most want kids under 16 banned from social media — but think parents should call the shots: poll

Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe children under the age of 16 should not be allowed on social media, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 62% of respondents agreed that kids 15 and under should be barred from creating social media accounts. With discussions ramping up around the topic, the research … Read more

Parents spend 432 hours a year feeding their picky kids: ‘Feels like a job in itself’

During a school year, parents spend a grand total of 432 hours on meal planning and preparation. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 parents with school-aged kids (5-17), in which respondents said they spend 12 hours on food prep and cooking each week. In the study, parents said they’ll devote three hours to … Read more

Exclusive | I’m head coach of the Gotham FC women’s soccer team — why I took paternity leave in the middle of a season

There is never a perfect time to step away from your team.  If you’re a head coach, there is always another game, another trip, another training session. And in professional women’s soccer, those demands last almost 11 months of the year. But, as I tell my players, we’re people first — and when I became … Read more

Back-to-school shopper exposes creepy trend in kids’ clothing. ‘I’m so sorry, girl moms’

As back-to-school shopping kicks into high gear, a vigilante mom has gone viral for exposing what she sees as a major flaw in fast fashion. Kat, a mononymous mommy blogger and former model, has racked up millions of views on videos that expose stark and alarming differences between clothes made for boys and girls. “This … Read more

California teacher slammed for using classroom to flaunt flashy outfits in popular TikTok trend: ‘This is absurd!’

She’s a model teacher. A California teach-fluencer was slammed online for her playful TikTok videos displaying her classroom style. The Los Angeles woman, who goes by “HeyMissTeacher” on social media, racked up over a million views on a recent TikTok video where she flaunted her colorful outfit of the day. Set to Lady Gaga’s “Papparazzi”, … Read more

Mom influencer bashed for bringing baby to ‘dangerous’ gym workout: ‘Absolutely insane’

This gym mama’s got worrywarts working up a sweat.  Thunderbolts of terror are surging through the internet as footage of a mommy influencer’s late-night workout with her newborn trends.  “Holy s- -t this is so dangerous,” an incensed cynic spat at Angela Holm, a married mom of five, beneath video of her after-9:00 p.m. sweat … Read more

So fetch! ‘Fur babies’ and real babies now share same most-popular names

Pop quiz: If your colleague says they’re picking up “Bella” at daycare, are they talking about a baby… or a bulldog? It’s a tough question to answer, at least according to a new poll from US News and World Report that puts “Bella” as the current #1 dog name in America — and a top … Read more

Family with 37 kids spends over $50K annually on groceries — as they consider adding more to their brood

They’re one Brigg happy family. Paul and Jeane Briggs already have their hands full with 37 children, but the West Virginia couple say they won’t rule out adopting more. Married since 1976, the couple share five biological children and 32 adopted children, ranging in age from 10 to 47. In a new interview with PEOPLE, … Read more

Inside surrogate McKenna West’s quixotic quest to keep the baby she delivered despite biological parents’ wishes

She may have kept the pregnancy — but she won’t be keeping the baby. The surrogate who crossed state lines to give birth to a baby boy against his biological parents’ wishes that she terminate the pregnancy has virtually no legal claim to the child, a reproductive law attorney told The Post. “I don’t see … Read more

Some parents turn to gambling to afford back-to-school supplies for their kids: survey

Some parents turn to gambling to afford back-to-school supplies for their kids: survey

From gambling and pawning possessions to taking out loans, a new survey uncovered the extreme lengths parents go to afford back-to-school supplies. The survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children revealed that nearly one in 10 (8%) have gambled in order to have money for their kids’ school supplies. Others admitted to pawning their belongings … Read more

Parents cry foul over pricey club-sports teams for kids — that can cost as much as $10K to play: ‘Insanity’

Parents cry foul over pricey club-sports teams for kids — that can cost as much as K to play: ‘Insanity’

Parents across America are crying foul over the exorbitant fees and growing demands of organized youth sports — especially club and travel teams that can cost as much as $10,000 a year to play. “I was an All-American, national championship winner, captain of my team,” said Caitlin Murray, a content creator and mom-of-three who played … Read more

Mom buries placenta, waters it with breast milk as part of a traditional Balinese ritual

Mom buries placenta, waters it with breast milk as part of a traditional Balinese ritual

From pills to smoothies, post-partum moms throughout history have found unique second lives for their baby’s placenta. For Melbourne mom Jessica Patra, it was burying it in the backyard and watering it with her own breast milk. “I was literally squirting my milk onto the plant outside,” Patra told news.com.au. “[It] sounds odd … Even some … Read more