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September 5, 2023, 6:54 PM
How to prepare kids for new school year
An expert has tips and tricks on how to get students ready for the school year during the stressful season.
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How do you get your kids’ sleep back on track for the school year?
Many kids are back in school this week, after a summer of late bedtimes and sleeping in.
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Dad's advice to fathers to pitch in around the house goes viral
Isaac Colavecchio of DadWise gives other fathers some sound advice they can use to be more helpful at home.
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Popular parenting YouTube host arrested on child abuse suspicions
Ruby Franke was arrested after police said one of her children ran to a neighbor asking for help.
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More than 85,000 highchairs are under recall after two dozen reports of falls
Federal regulators say more than 85,000 highchairs sold at major retailers across North America are being recalled due to a fall hazard after a handful of injuries were reported
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Triplets who were born premature now attending prestigious HBCUs
Morgan Hicks, Sanai Hicks and Tony Hicks Jr. spent the first couple months of their lives in the NICU. They're now students at top historically Black colleges in Atlanta.
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FDA warns 3 major infant formula makers over contamination concerns
The Food and Drug Administration sent new warning letters to three formula companies citing contamination concerns inside Reckitt/Mead Johnson, Perrigo and ByHeart facilities.
August 31, 2023, 6:25 PM
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Mindfulness, diet during pregnancy may help child development, study shows
A new study shows that mindfulness and diet during pregnancy may help boost social and brain development in children. ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton explains.
August 30, 2023, 8:13 PM
August 30, 2023, 4:50 PM
Dad warns parents about Amazon voice purchases after son buys hot tub and more online
Tucker Bohman's 6-year-old son, Beckham, purchased over $1,000 worth of items on Amazon using the voice command.
August 30, 2023, 4:50 PM
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Tips for combatting mom guilt
Author and business coach Alli Worthington discusses her new book, “Remaining You While Raising Them.”
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Appellate judges revive Jewish couple's lawsuit alleging adoption bias under Tennessee law
An appeals panel has revived a couple’s lawsuit that alleges a Tennessee law unconstitutionally protects a decision by a state-sponsored Christian adoption agency not to help them because they are Jewish
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Mom vies for 'Momichelin' honor in funny lunch prep videos
A Florida mom is putting a funny twist on lunch prep videos on TikTok.
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How companies are developing new approaches to parental leave policies
Maternity and paternity leave options around the country vary from company to company, but some are adjusting to make things easier for parents.
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Tired mom turns camera on herself in funny back-to-school photo
A North Carolina mom shared a funny twist on the back-to-school photo trend with a selfie and her own personal sign.
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As child care crisis grows, mom launches a new solution
June Care matches stay-at-home parents with parents who need child care help.
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Mom, dad and newborn twins all share the same birthday
Aug. 18 will forever be a day to celebrate in epic proportions for Scierra Blair, José Ervin Jr. and their twins Aŕia and José III.
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How child care startups are helping working parents
Some entrepreneurs are addressing the U.S. child care crunch by connecting those in need of child care with stay-at-home parents.
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How best friends gave each other dream family: 2 eggs and sperm donation, 2 babies
A Kansas woman donated her egg and became a surrogate for her friends who live in Arizona.
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CDC releases report on mistreatment in maternity care
The new report sounds an alarm on the concerning issue particularly affecting minority groups.
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Woman becomes surrogate for 2 of her best friends
“It was the most right moment in my life,” said Amy Cardenas when she held her baby Ezri for the first time after her friend, Kelsey Benton, gave birth to her.
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Congress focuses on recalled products for kids
House lawmakers sent letters to Amazon, eBay and Facebook about items still being sold on their sites that are linked to infant deaths.
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‘As adults we have to do something’: Author on the price of parental pressure
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with journalist Jennifer Wallace about her new book “Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It.”
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Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian welcome 2nd child
The family shared the announcement in a sweet video on TikTok.
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As some women report mistreatment during maternity care, the CDC looks to raise awareness
The CDC wants to raise awareness about women being mistreated and discriminated against during maternity care, saying it could help reduce pregnancy-related deaths.
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Study suggests link between screen time and delayed development in babies
A new study suggests more screen time is linked to delayed development in babies.
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Child care crisis could worsen for millions of families across the country
The average cost of child care is now $11,000 per child, according to Child Care Aware of America.
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Parents navigate challenges and costs of child care
The cost of child care is on the rise in the U.S., up more than 14% over the last five years with the average cost per child at almost $11,000 per year.
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New warning about screen time and kids
Researchers say too much screen time for babies at 1 year old is linked to developmental delays by the time they become toddlers. ABC News’ Alison Kosik reports.
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New study links screen time with delayed development in babies
The new study indicates that increased screen time may cause delays in communication and problem-solving later in infancy.
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Over 100k 'toddler towers' recalled due to fall risks, head injuries
The Simplay3 Company said it has received 10 reports of injuries in connection with its Toddler Towers.
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Jessica Alba, Lizzy Mathis put parents first in new show, ‘Honest Renovations’
Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis talk about their new home renovation show.
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Texas woman speaks out about losing a fallopian tube
Erin Vervalin lost one of her fallopian tubes after she was not offered abortion care for an ectopic pregnancy.
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Father arrested after handgun found in 3-year-old's backpack at school
Pete Robles, 35, has been arrested for child endangerment after a handgun was found in his child's backpack at pre-K in San Antonio.
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By the Numbers: What if women were paid for caregiving?
A look at the numbers behind how caregiving sets women back financially.
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MiS-C patients more likely to have neurologic and mental health effects: Study
A new study from Boston Children's Hospital found children with MIS-C were more likely to have neurological and mental health effects than children without the condition.
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FDA warns against using certain at-home pregnancy, ovulation, UTI tests
The FDA is warning not to use certain at-home pregnancy, ovulation and UTI tests manufactured by Universal Meditech Inc. because it can't confirm their performance.
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Bus driver shortage is creating problems for parents and districts
As kids head back to school, districts across the country are dealing with a severe bus driver shortage, making it a challenge for students to get to class.
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Mom says microdosing mushrooms makes her a 'present' parent
Tracy Tee, of Colorado, told ABC News her first experience microdosing with "magic mushrooms" was at the age of 44.
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Drew Barrymore reveals how she manages screen time with her daughters
Drew Barrymore opened up about how she manages screen time when it comes to her daughters Olive and Frankie.
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Mom says microdosing mushrooms makes her a 'present' parent
Tracey Tee said she tried her first mushroom at 44 years old. She now says it makes her a more "present" parent.
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Mom shares chaos of bringing triplets, 4-year-old to jury duty
Torrey Scow couldn't get a babysitter, so she took her kids to court with her.
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Federal pilot program launched for expectant moms
Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra outlines the federal government’s new pilot program, which provides maternal and newborn supply kits to mothers.
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8 teachers from the same school give birth in the same school year
“We’re really lucky to have this built-in village.”
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Girl surprises dad with tattoo in his honor following his Alzheimer’s diagnosis
This woman surprised her dad with a tattoo to commemorate their favorite memory together after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
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Kids run across lawn to welcome dad home from work
Two overjoyed children in South Carolina dropped their toys and ran across the lawn and alongside their dad's truck to show him how happy they were he was home.
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FDA approves pill for postpartum depression
Zuranolone, to be sold as Zurzuvae, is a once-daily pill and participants in a trial said they felt positive results in as little as three days of use.
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What to know about the newly FDA-approved pill for postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is a condition that affects about one in seven women, according to the NIH
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5 things to know about 1st-ever FDA-approved pill for postpartum depression
The medication is the first-of-its-kind approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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First-ever FDA approved postpartum depression pill
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first-ever oral treatment for postpartum depression.
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Importance of MMR vaccines for children
As the school year gets ready to begin, ABC News medical contributor Dr. Darien Sutton talks about the importance of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine for children.
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