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Second lady Usha Vance gets candid about new baby, juggling four children and motherhood

August 4, 2026

Second lady Usha Vance gets candid about new baby, juggling four children and motherhood

Second lady Usha Vance reveals how her older children are reacting to the birth of new baby Alec — and why she's glad the family took the plunge despite having some initial angst.

MARTHA MACCALLUM, KELLY McKENNA: America's next 250 years begin on the playground

July 27, 2026

MARTHA MACCALLUM, KELLY McKENNA: America's next 250 years begin on the playground

The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its recess policy with over 100 studies showing play time supports learning, mental health and more.

Too much screen time may trigger lasting brain delays, top health official warns

July 26, 2026

Too much screen time may trigger lasting brain delays, top health official warns

Federal health officials unveil "the 5 Ds" framework to help parents combat screen addiction and protect children's attention, memory and language skills.

Men switched at birth uncover hospital mix-up after DNA test decades later

July 23, 2026

Men switched at birth uncover hospital mix-up after DNA test decades later

A DNA test gift revealed Kyle Bylin had no genetic match to his family, leading to the discovery he and Jeremy Morrison were switched at birth in 1988.

Owe child support? The Trump administration may revoke your passport

July 23, 2026

Owe child support? The Trump administration may revoke your passport

Parents have paid nearly $1.5 million in past-due child support since the Trump administration began revoking passports for those owing $50,000 or more.

‘Hero' mom dies after using last strength to save 4-year-old son from Florida river

July 22, 2026

‘Hero' mom dies after using last strength to save 4-year-old son from Florida river

Nicole Grayson, 43, jumped into the St. Johns River at Ed Stone Park to save her 4-year-old son, using all her strength to keep him above water.

Newsom admin faces questions over $6.2M diaper contract after touting 'competitive' process

July 21, 2026

Newsom admin faces questions over $6.2M diaper contract after touting 'competitive' process

State records reportedly list the $6.2 million Baby2Baby contract as "noncompetitively bid" despite Newsom’s earlier claim that the process was competitive.

Flight passenger blasts 'incompetent parents' after unruly child forces plane delay

July 20, 2026

Flight passenger blasts 'incompetent parents' after unruly child forces plane delay

A flight delay caused by a child's tantrum sparked an online debate about airline etiquette and parenting. Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman says safety is the crew's main concern.

I worry less about screens than about the challenges today’s teens never face

July 19, 2026

I worry less about screens than about the challenges today’s teens never face

Only one in three teens now have summer jobs, leaving millions with unlimited screen time. One parent shares a structured summer challenge approach.

Relationship expert challenges one of America's biggest assumptions about divorce

July 18, 2026

Relationship expert challenges one of America's biggest assumptions about divorce

Therapist Sarene Arias redefines divorce as a compassionate process, arguing that splitting up can create healthier family dynamics for children.