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Amid an 'epidemic' of loneliness for parents, these moms are trying to help
Over 65% of parents in the U.S. say parenting can feel lonely, a new survey shows.
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Toddler is ‘all done’ with dad’s animal game
One-year-old Skylee lost patience with her dad's animal game.
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April 26, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Two-thirds of parents in the US feel lonely and isolated, survey finds
ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton discusses loneliness in mothers and what they can do to increase support for themselves.
April 26, 2024 at 8:36 PM
April 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Mom shares viral TikTok about sending kids to school in stained, clean clothes
Marla Branyan said she wants her kids to feel free to play and get messy, and that parents shouldn't feel shame around dressing their kids in stained clothes.
April 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM
April 26, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Mom shares why she sends her kid to preschool with stained clothes
Mom Marla Branyan shared a TikTok video explaining her take on why it's OK to send kids to preschool and day care with stained but clean clothes.
April 26, 2024 at 7:47 PM
April 26, 2024 at 4:17 PM
2 sets of twins born to moms with double uterus delivered at same hospital
Shellie Pascoe and Kelsey Hatcher each had "1 in a million" pregnancies.
April 26, 2024 at 4:17 PM
April 26, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Mom with double uterus gives birth to twins
After a miscarriage, one mom experienced an exceptionally rare pregnancy.
April 26, 2024 at 2:49 PM
April 25, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Babies named Johnny Cash and June Carter born on same day, at same hospital
The babies were born April 10, 2024. Their parents, who didn't know each other previously, said they hope to keep their kids in touch and stay in each other's lives.
April 25, 2024 at 8:53 PM
April 25, 2024 at 5:16 PM
New children's book discusses a mother-son experience when caring for children with autism
Sheletta and Andrew Brundidge discuss their book about Andrew caring for his younger siblings who have autism, and also how to parent children with special needs.
April 25, 2024 at 5:16 PM
April 25, 2024 at 4:38 AM
Teen births in US fall to record low, as overall total drops by 2%: CDC
A CDC report published Thursday found the overall number of births in the United States dropped in 2023 by 2% and teen births reached a record low.
April 25, 2024 at 4:38 AM
April 25, 2024 at 1:31 AM
Mother and son raise autism awareness in new children’s book 'Andrew Does His Dance'
ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with Sheletta and Andrew Brundidge about their book about Andrew caring for his younger siblings who have autism and also how to parent children with special needs.
April 25, 2024 at 1:31 AM
April 24, 2024 at 3:09 PM
How ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains climate change to her kids
Zee shares how she talks about saving the Earth with her two sons.
April 24, 2024 at 3:09 PM
April 24, 2024 at 1:28 PM
New study looks at feelings of isolation in parents
More than half of the 250 parents in the study said they often felt lonely or isolated from the demands of parenthood, with more moms feeling this way than dads.
April 24, 2024 at 1:28 PM
April 24, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Toddler dances in excitement upon seeing her mom's best friend
Alyssa Marte's TikTok caption said, "When your bestie gave birth to your baby best."
April 24, 2024 at 12:13 AM
April 23, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Toddler gets 20 seconds to say whatever she wants, makes epic motivational speech
This toddler delivered an epic motivational speech. Watch the adorable video!
April 23, 2024 at 10:56 PM
April 23, 2024 at 9:01 PM
9 more couples sue IVF clinic, alleging staff implanted 'dead' embryos: Lawsuit
Nine more couples are suing IVF clinic Ovation Fertility, alleging staff accidentally destroyed embryos but still implanted them, despite knowing they were not viable.
April 23, 2024 at 9:01 PM
April 23, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Mom accidentally invites all 487 contacts to daughter’s 1st birthday party
"I was mortified…but also couldn’t stop laughing," Emily King told "GMA"
April 23, 2024 at 12:08 AM
April 22, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Adorable baby doesn't want to share her dad
She wants her dad all to herself.
April 22, 2024 at 7:14 PM
April 22, 2024 at 6:07 PM
How to manage back-to-school stress for parents, students and teachers
Psychologist Leah Lagos shares advice on how to deal with school-related anxiety.
April 22, 2024 at 6:07 PM
April 19, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Couples allege IVF provider destroyed their embryos in toxic solution: Lawsuit
Two couples filed lawsuits against IVF provider Ovation Fertility alleging its clinic destroyed their embryos by storing them in toxic hydrogen peroxide.
April 19, 2024 at 4:05 PM
April 18, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Alabama bill to protect IVF signed into law by governor
A bill to allow IVF treatments to resume in Alabama has been signed into law by the governor weeks after a high court ruled that embryos are children.
April 18, 2024 at 5:07 PM
April 17, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Dad runs Boston Marathon in memory of 3 slain children
Patrick Clancy's wife is charged in connection with their children's deaths.
April 17, 2024 at 4:45 PM
April 17, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Best baby shower gifts for new parents
Lori Bergamotto is here with new parent essentials, such as strollers, comfortable baby carriers, reusable bibs and more.
April 17, 2024 at 3:44 PM
April 17, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Financial aid for college in chaos amid new FAFSA
Following the update of the FAFSA form, here’s what parents should know about the changes and what they can do to help their college-bound students.
April 17, 2024 at 1:17 PM
April 15, 2024 at 7:36 PM
How your doctor may reduce pain during a C-section
A new study reveals that up to 24% of women don’t receive adequate pain control during a C-section. Dr. Jen Ashton provides tips on minimizing pain during surgery.
April 15, 2024 at 7:36 PM
April 15, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Ciara gives 'shout out' to moms as she navigates working, losing post-baby weight
The singer gave birth to her fourth child in December.
April 15, 2024 at 5:51 PM
April 12, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Mom goes viral for asking for advice after daughter calls friend 'fat'
Mom of two Brittany Cole shared a TikTok video asking for parenting advice after her 4-year-old daughter described a friend as “fat.”
April 12, 2024 at 7:07 PM
April 12, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Mom asks for parenting advice after daughter calls friend 'fat'
In a TikTok post, a Kansas mom asks other parents what to do when a child calls another child "fat."
April 12, 2024 at 6:52 PM
April 12, 2024 at 12:17 PM
What happens inside the brains of teenagers? New documentary seeks to answer
"The Teen Brain" documentary premieres amid an ongoing mental health crisis for teens.
April 12, 2024 at 12:17 PM
April 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Toxicologist, nutritionist on what to know about potential health risks of Lunchables
Dr. Stephanie Widmer and Maya Feller spoke to ABC News about the tests on Lunchables by Consumer Reports that found elevated lead, cadmium and sodium levels.
April 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM
April 10, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Couple goes viral by sharing heartwarming pregnancy updates with neighbor
A couple shared pregnancy updates with their neighbor and the video montage of the updates has gone viral on TikTok.
April 10, 2024 at 3:16 PM
April 9, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Mom gives celestial name to baby born during total solar eclipse
A Texas mom welcomed a baby girl as a total solar eclipse unfolded on April 8, 2024, in Mansfield, Texas.
April 9, 2024 at 8:55 PM
April 4, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Moms who gave birth to triplets 1 day apart become best friends
Mandi Oldani and Amber Rodriguez of New Braunfels, Texas, met in the hospital after giving birth to triplets within 24 hours of each other.
April 4, 2024 at 10:28 PM
April 4, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Parents share warning after son spends $4,000 playing video games
Parents Michael and Jennifer Ferri are sharing a warning after they learned their son unintentionally charged $4,000 on their credit card while playing video games.
April 4, 2024 at 10:00 PM
April 4, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Mom shares encouraging way she teaches her kids to use their manners
Karalea Pior found an effective practice that teaches her children how to ask for things nicely.
April 4, 2024 at 9:41 PM
April 4, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Mom shares how she changed the way she reminds kids to use their manners
Mom Karalea Pior shares how she uses a question to encourage her two kids to use their manners.
April 4, 2024 at 9:33 PM
April 4, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Pregnancy increases biological aging in women, study shows
ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton discusses how pregnancy leads to aging in women.
April 4, 2024 at 6:01 PM
April 3, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Mental health screening increased mood diagnosis in pregnant women
ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton discusses the benefits of mental health screenings and access to care amongst pregnant women.
April 3, 2024 at 6:35 PM
April 3, 2024 at 2:51 PM
A look at the rising costs of attending college
A number of private colleges have exceeded the $90,000 threshold in annual costs for the first time this year.
April 3, 2024 at 2:51 PM
April 1, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Boy has adorable vacuum-themed party for 4th birthday
Jacob Tosetti's 4th birthday party included a robot vacuum-themed cake, cookies with vacuums on them, and even vacuum instruction manual pages posted on the walls for decoration.
April 1, 2024 at 11:34 PM
April 1, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Thomas Rhett shares hilarious video and shares message 'to the guys that date my girls'
Thomas Rhett shares a hilarious video with his daughters and shares a message to the future boys who date them.
April 1, 2024 at 10:53 PM
April 1, 2024 at 7:34 PM
'No, you're Daddy:' Toddler corrects her dad on his name
Luna is just trying to teach her dad a lesson!
April 1, 2024 at 7:34 PM
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Father helps daughter plan her outfits for school
"What my husband does every night because their morning tears and arguments about school outfits scarred him," mom Cindy wrote on TikTok.
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Why this mom says she's 'done' with kids' birthday parties
An Arkansas mom shares why she is rethinking throwing birthday parties for her children every year.
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Mom who was expecting daughter shocked to welcome twin sons
A North Carolina mother welcomed her second set of twins with the help of a doctor, nurse, and respiratory therapist, who are also all twins themselves.
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Mom surprises her daughter on her birthday by flying across the country to see her
Sara’s mom flew to Italy while she was studying abroad and “bumped into her” on the street and their reunion is too perfect.
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Couple welcomes two sets of twins, 13 months apart to a delivery room of twins
A North Carolina mother, who is a twin herself, welcomed her second set of twins with the help of a doctor, nurse, and respiratory therapist, who are all twins too.
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Jeremy Renner marks daughter Ava's 11th birthday with sweet video
The actor called his daughter "my number one" in the tribute.
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Woman says she got pregnant while on Mounjaro: What to know about weight loss drugs and pregnancy
More and more women are reporting that drugs for weight loss are helping with fertility.
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Family copies everything baby does at the dinner table and it’s hilarious
Truly endless entertainment for everyone.
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