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October 4, 2023

Taylor Swift's exes: Baby names inspired by the singer's former flames revealed

As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce romance rumors heat up, BabyCenter has released a list of baby name ideas inspired by the "Blank Space" singer's past love interests.

October 4, 2023

Missouri-based professional ‘second mom’ reveals how to support kids during the college years

A Missouri-based parenting expert shared her top tips for helping guide college students through their years at school — including giving them space and pushing them to try new things.

October 4, 2023

Halloween galore: Massachusetts dad installs extravagant holiday decorations in his front yard

A local Massachusetts architect has taken Halloween holiday decorating to the next level. See his large creations — one of them stands 22 feet high in the front yard.

October 4, 2023

Parents are using Apple AirTags to track their kids. Should they be doing this?

Apple AirTags are being used by parents who want to keep track of their children's whereabouts for safety reasons. The tech giant and some critics don't advise the method.

October 3, 2023

Original 'Tiger Mom' says she feels 'regret' about being too hard on her kids, still believes in excellence

Yale Law professor Amy Chua She, the original mother of "Tiger Mom" fame, said that a previous near-death experience at the hospital caused her to reflect on her parenting.

October 2, 2023

How Abraham Lincoln was saved by his son Tad — and gave us 'a holiday tradition' to remember

A new book for young readers, "The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln," presents an endearing and enduring story for families of life in the White House during Abraham Lincoln's presidency.

October 2, 2023

The most obvious solution to the looming ‘child care cliff’

During the pandemic, many day care centers were shuttered. But some remained open thanks to federal assistance. However, this assistance is set to expire on Sept. 30.

October 1, 2023

Cellphone shocker as 97% of kids use their device during school hours and beyond, says study

A new study surveying the phone usage of kids ages 11 to 17 revealed how frequently kids are interacting with their screens and the type of content they're accessing.

September 30, 2023

A parent's guide to improving literacy skills: Tips for helping a child who has trouble reading

Reading and writing can be difficult skills for kids to grasp. Learning solely at school may not be enough. Children will need your help at home to strengthen their skills.

September 30, 2023

'Encouraging signs' for family life as desire for 3 or more children rises to highest levels since 1970s

A new Gallup poll on Monday showed that a plurality of Americans now prefers having three or more children in a family, with the vast majority preferring at least two.