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Experts say AI is the new social media — and parents are not prepared
“Parents and teachers are pretty much out of the loop, so that young people are using AI platforms with virtually no guidance,” says Jim Steyer of Common Sense Media.
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Kindergarten teacher begs parents: ‘Please don't bring cupcakes' on birthdays
Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Illinois, is sharing an “unpopular opinion” about birthday cupcakes at school.
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Police seek missing Southern California teen last seen riding bike to family member's home
Authorities are asking for help to find a missing 15-year-old who was last seen Tuesday evening in Monterey Park.
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4 kids' summer craft project ideas with MamaFresh
As summer fatigue sets in, influencer and crafter Jenny Lafleur, also known as MamaFresh, joins “Chicago Today” to share budget-friendly craft ideas for kids.
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‘Miracle baby' found crawling by Louisiana highway after brother, 4, found dead, mom arrested
A Louisiana sheriff says a 1-year-old boy survived two days of sometimes stormy weather before a truck driver spotted him crawling along a roadside.
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Paris Hilton pushes for child welfare improvements: ‘Families need resources and support'
Paris Hilton testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday to share her own experience at a youth residential treatment facility, urging lawmakers to reauthorize a federal fund for child welfare programs.
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155 ancient baby names for babies with old souls
From Aphra to Zephyr, there’s an ancient baby name on this list you’ll love.
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Workers, parents rally as child care affordability crisis deepens
Local child care workers and parents rallied on Thursday as an affordability crisis in the industry continues to deepen, NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.
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US sues Hyundai, alleging company employed 13-year-old in Alabama plant
The U.S. Department of Labor wants a federal judge to prevent Hyundai and two other Alabama companies from what the government contends is the illegal employment of children.
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The internet can't get enough of this baby's grumpy faces: See all the pics
Trent Mundy’s scowl has people howling with laughter.
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Why have rates of ADHD in kids gotten so high?
A new study shows that as of 2022, 1 in 9 children had received ADHD diagnoses at some point in their lifetimes.
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For decades, states have taken foster children's federal benefits. That's starting to change
States have for decades been using foster children’s federal Social Security benefits to help cover the costs of state services. The practice has saved states millions of dollars. But that’s beginning to change in some states under pressure from child advocates who contend it is immoral and detrimental to kids. Since 2018, at least a dozen states have taken some...
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The most popular baby names for 2023 revealed
The official list of America’s most popular baby names for 2023 has been revealed. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state.
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Parents say they might have switched their identical twins at birth
“Regardless of what potentially could have happened, they are happy with who they are now.”
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Jamaica pulls U.S. boys from troubled teen school after allegations they were abused
Seven American boys are being held in the custody of Jamaican child welfare authorities, more than six weeks after they were pulled from a school for troubled teens because of abuse allegations.
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Police rescue Australian toddler stuck inside Hello Kitty claw machine
A toddler climbed through a Hello Kitty claw machine and got stuck inside on Saturday while at a shopping center in Capalaba, Queensland, police said.
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There are 2 essential questions everyone should ask themselves before having kids, psychologist says
Just because you are financially prepared to have a baby doesn’t mean you are emotionally ready, says doctor.
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Tacky or brilliant? Parents ask for college fund contributions in lieu of birthday presents
An etiquette expert weighs in on this trend.
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Amid a mental health crisis among children, toy industry takes on role of helping build resilience
As more children emerge from the pandemic grappling with mental health issues, their parents are seeking ways for them to build emotional resilience.
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A 7-year-old girl died playing with a popped balloon. Now her heartbroken mom is warning others
The mother of a young girl who died while playing with a balloon wants to warn parents about the dangers. “Alexandra was my world and I don’t know how I’m supposed to go on without her.”