Parenting - Page 190

May 7, 2022

North Carolina food bank describes 'definite' impact of baby formula shortage

The baby formula shortage in the U.S. is negatively impacting some food banks and pantries that serve lower-income clients. Derrick Williams, operations manager for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina in Raleigh, N.C., said its food bank is "definitely being impacted" by the shortage. Meanwhile, a pediatrician warns parents against trying to make their own infant formula at home.

May 6, 2022

Search for home in Colorado is all about family: 'Grateful for freedom'

On a recent episode of "American Dream Home," hosted by Cheryl Casone, one couple — the parents of 12 children — longed for a home in western Colorado to call their own, and especially a homestead that would be their family's legacy.

May 6, 2022

Parents search frantically for homemade baby formula recipes amid shortage

Pictures of empty store shelves, as well as non-FDA-regulated or approved recipes for homemade baby formula, have been circulating on social media as panic ensues nationwide.

May 6, 2022

Baby formula shortage: Kentucky family reveals their 'stressful' drama

It's a nightmarish thought for parents — not being able to feed your baby. But that’s exactly what's top of mind right now for scores of families across the U.S., given the baby formula shortage. One Kentucky dad shared his story.

May 6, 2022

Teen earns national chess master title after 4th brain surgery: 'Unheard of'

Griffin McConnell, 17, has earned the rare title of national master in chess, just one year after his fourth brain surgery.

May 6, 2022

Florida-based mom pays off $40K in student debt after living 'paycheck to paycheck'

College graduate and new mom Michelle Schroeder-Gardner, based in Florida, explained how she paid off $40,000 in student loans in less than a year — while two money experts, Brian Brenberg and Dave Ramsey, weighed in on the dangers of student loan cancellation.

May 4, 2022

Missing Harmony Montgomery: Massachusetts watchdog finds ‘miscalculations’ preceded girl’s disappearance

Massachusetts’ child welfare system failed to prioritize the “needs, wellbeing and safety” of Harmony Montgomery when she was placed in the custody of her violent criminal father in 2019, according to a state watchdog report published Wednesday.

May 3, 2022

Should toddlers really run errands on their own? Netflix show sparks big debate

A Japanese reality TV show on Netflix about kids handling errands outside their homes has sparked fierce debate among U.S. parents as to the right time to let children go out on their own.

April 30, 2022

Top toys for summer fun

Toy Insider senior editor Maddie Michalik shares some of this summer’s hottest toys to get your kids outside.

April 30, 2022

National Decision Day -- 5 ways to choose the right college

On May 1st, many first-time college applicants anticipate publicly announcing where they plan to go to college.