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Ciara posts adorable video of daughter giving 'presidential' speech
"I want to be president," Sienna said. "And I want to be a singer like my mom, Ciara."
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Identical quadruplets go home after 3 months in the NICU
Mercedes and Jonathan Sandhu now have a full house!
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Infant mortality in the US rose 3% in 2022, marking 2nd year of increases: CDC report
A CDC report published early Thursday morning found infant mortality rates in the U.S. increased by 3% in 2022, marking the second year of increases.
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July 25, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Family shares emotional journey adopting 10-day-old foster child
Anna and Austin Coomes of South Carolina received a call to foster a 10-day-old baby girl; almost a year later, she was made a part of their family permanently.
July 25, 2024 at 8:29 PM
July 24, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Newborn baby rescued after being found crying near dumpster
A passerby heard crying and called 911, according to the Houston Police Department. The baby is in good health.
July 24, 2024 at 11:19 PM
July 24, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Why Brittany Mahomes said current pregnancy is her 'hardest'
Brittany and Patrick Mahomes are expecting a girl, their third child.
July 24, 2024 at 2:43 PM
July 24, 2024 at 1:35 AM
Mom opens up about summer guilt with teen and preteen kids
"But I still have that constant guilt that I'm not doing enough. Like their summers are being wasted," Cyndy Gatewood said in a viral TikTok.
July 24, 2024 at 1:35 AM
July 24, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Mom who allowed 5-year-old to play with her phone captures priceless moment
Delphine Expert gave her 5-year-old daughter, Zoey, her phone to record "treasures" she found on a walk, but she never expected "to be one of the treasures."
July 24, 2024 at 1:33 AM
July 23, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers online
The Senate will consider legislation this week that aims to protect children from dangerous online content, moving forward with what could become the first sweeping new regulation of the tech industry in decades
July 23, 2024 at 8:22 PM
July 23, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Kobe and Vanessa Bryant's daughters meet Caitlin Clark
Kobe Bryant was celebrated for being a #girldad.
July 23, 2024 at 2:35 PM
July 23, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Study shows disconnect between parents and teens who feel unsupported
ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton shares the drastic percentage of teens who feel unsupported by parents compared to parents who feel that they support their children.
July 23, 2024 at 8:51 AM
July 19, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Mom's videos about cutting back screen time and encouraging letter learning go viral
Cadence is going to have the whole alphabet down in no time!
July 19, 2024 at 3:41 AM
July 18, 2024 at 9:56 PM
'My heart, my everything': Lindsay Lohan celebrates son Luai as he turns 1
Lindsay Lohan celebrated her son Luai's first birthday with a sweet post, calling him "my heart, my everything."
July 18, 2024 at 9:56 PM
July 18, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Mom shares what happened when she took away daughter's screen time
A North Carolina mom is sharing how she is reducing her daughter's screen time in a viral TikTok video series.
July 18, 2024 at 9:20 PM
July 17, 2024 at 10:31 PM
No significant risk of birth defects after 1st trimester COVID vaccine: Study
A new study published Wednesday found there was no significant risk of birth defects linked to babies born to women who received the COVID vaccine in the first trimester.
July 17, 2024 at 10:31 PM
July 17, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Moms document sperm donor meeting their son for 1st time
Danielle Winston and Paige Kennedy-Winston decided to expand their family through a known donor and have documented their son's relationship with their donor ever since.
July 17, 2024 at 1:51 PM
July 16, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Moms document relationship between their son and their sperm donor
After close to 200 interviews, Danielle Winston and Paige Kennedy-Winston connected with Flavio Valabrega from Italy, their eventual donor.
July 16, 2024 at 11:41 PM
July 16, 2024 at 1:25 PM
New report on effect of screen time on kids
A new study found a direct link between parents who cut screen time for their kids and their children’s mental health.
July 16, 2024 at 1:25 PM
July 12, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Patrick Mahomes, wife Brittany announce they're expecting 3rd child
Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany Mahomes announced they are expecting their third child.
July 12, 2024 at 6:39 PM
July 12, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Watch this baby take his 1st steps during photoshoot
Go, Graysen!
July 12, 2024 at 6:29 PM
July 11, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Creative pregnancy announcement gets incredible reactions from friends
These women thought they were doing a nice cheers with their friend, Emily Kirchler. Then, they got the news.
July 11, 2024 at 8:01 PM
July 11, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Maternal mortality crisis leading women to skip traditional care in favor of midwives
ABC News’ Faith Abubéy takes a closer look at new initiatives expanding access to midwifery care, which experts believe can help reduce America's alarming rate of maternal mortality.
July 11, 2024 at 3:32 PM
July 10, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Big sister celebrates helping her toddler brother get dressed
She did it all by herself!
July 10, 2024 at 9:26 PM
July 10, 2024 at 7:49 PM
A mother and son’s mission to empower the autism community through fashion
Linda Carpenter-Grantham and her son Eric discuss his journey to self-confidence through their organization Blue Runway for Autism and their efforts to add autism and hidden disabilities to IDs.
July 10, 2024 at 7:49 PM
July 10, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Serena Williams on life after tennis: 'It's really busy and it's really fun'
Tennis star Serena Williams is gearing up to host the annual ESPY Awards on Thursday.
July 10, 2024 at 7:08 PM
July 9, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Gypsy Rose Blanchard announces she's pregnant with 1st child
Blanchard opened up about the pregnancy with her boyfriend, Ken Urker, and the cravings she's had.
July 9, 2024 at 9:48 PM
July 9, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Gypsy Rose Blanchard gets emotional talking about slain mom during pregnancy news
Gypsy Rose Blanchard posted about her pregnancy with her 1st child with her boyfriend, Ken Urker, on her YouTube account.
July 9, 2024 at 9:05 PM
July 9, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Baby sees mom on TV for 1st time and has the biggest smile
Bradey King, a sports multimedia journalist at Denver7 News, was reporting on TV when her daughter had the best reaction to watching mom.
July 9, 2024 at 8:11 PM
July 9, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Dad adorably helps his toddlers choose their outfits for a lunch date
They're matching!
July 9, 2024 at 6:54 PM
July 9, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Organization promotes water safety as drowning incidents increase
After losing her son to a drowning incident, Chezik Tsunoda created “No More Under” to increase water safety education and access to swim lessons.
July 9, 2024 at 3:38 PM
July 9, 2024 at 2:29 PM
6-foot-5-inch dad wears ballet skirt to dance with daughter for her ballet recital
Together, they make quite the adorable duo.
July 9, 2024 at 2:29 PM
July 7, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Nutrition companies, parents clash in court over cause of infant intestinal disease
The Abbott company goes to court Monday in the second trial of a company whose specialty formula for preterm infants is accused of causing a serious intestinal disease.
July 7, 2024 at 9:18 AM
July 5, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Mindy Kaling shares sweet new photo of daughter Anne
Mindy Kaling posted a sweet new photo of her newborn daughter Anne as she shared how her family celebrated the Fourth of July.
July 5, 2024 at 5:23 PM
July 3, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Police officer buys formula for mom unable to feed newborn after her milk dried up
Cpl. Hunter Willoughby tracked down baby formula and bottles in the middle of the night for a postpartum mother who couldn't feed her 1-week-old infant after her milk dried up.
July 3, 2024 at 9:02 PM
July 3, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Dad surprises graduating daughter with signed book from teachers
Brian Benson asked his daughter Riley Benson's teachers to sign "Oh, the Places You'll Go" in secret for her over 13 years until her graduation.
July 3, 2024 at 8:16 PM
July 3, 2024 at 7:46 PM
'It made my heart smile': Dad surprises daughter with graduation present
A New York dad and his graduating daughter are going viral after he surprised her with a thoughtful and special gift to celebrate her big milestone.
July 3, 2024 at 7:46 PM
July 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Parenting influencers speak out as new social media law goes into effect
Illinois' new law requires compensation for kids under 16 shown on social media.
July 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM
July 2, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Baby has priceless smile upon waking up and realizing he's still in mom's arms
"One of the best things I’ve ever gotten on video," mom Elizabeth Henry wrote in the caption.
July 2, 2024 at 6:21 PM
July 2, 2024 at 4:52 PM
1-year-old quadruplets already know exactly what to do to make each other laugh
These quadruplets are talking and playing with each other, showing that they were born as four best friends.
July 2, 2024 at 4:52 PM
July 2, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Ree Drummond's daughter reveals baby's sex with the help of her golden retriever
Alex Drummond Scott and her husband announced last month that they are expecting their first baby.
July 2, 2024 at 1:08 PM
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Pediatrician’s advice on how to talk to your children about their changing emotions
The movie “Inside Out 2” has sparked conversations at home about how parents can talk to their kids about their changing emotions as they grow. Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez joins with advice.
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Parents fight to hold social media companies accountable for kids' deaths
Parents are trying to hold the companies accountable amid some kids looking at their phones as many as eight hours a day and the surgeon general calling for a warning label on social media.
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Study shows white noise machines can be too loud for infants
White noise machines for infants can be dangerously loud, a new study shows.
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Maternal mortality in the US is the highest of any developed nation
ABC's Faith Abubey takes a closer look at how midwives' care can be critical in reversing the maternal mortality crisis.
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Family sues children’s hospital, Texas officials for 'unlawful' removal of their kids
Lorina Bourne and Jason Troy say they were wrongfully accused of child abuse in 2015.
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Family sues Texas hospital, state officials for 'unlawful' removal of their children
Lorina Bourne and Jason Troy have filed a federal lawsuit against members of Texas DFPS and the Ascension Health Dell Medical Center.
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Mindy Kaling shares she welcomed a daughter this year, shares sweet photos
Mindy Kaling reveals she welcomed her third child in February.
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Kate Cox, Texas woman who fled Texas to get an abortion, announces she's pregnant
She said she needed an abortion to preserve her ability to have more children.
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Should there be a law on what age a child can have a cellphone?
ABC News contributor Mike Muse talks about the new ban on cellphones in classrooms in Los Angeles and whether or not there should be a legal age a child can get the device.
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Shocking video shows dad jumping into pool to save 2-year-old daughter from drowning
Matthew Shortridge said he was watching the kids in the pool with other adults nearby and looked away for a moment, when suddenly he heard "blood-curdling screams" from his other daughter.
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