Children

As temperatures drop, author and children’s book expert Betsy Bird shares her top cozy weather book picks for kids.

Step into Dazzling Divas, a whimsical retreat in the western suburbs where kids are treated like stars with glittery manicures, runway walks, and themed parties.

At what age can kids see “Wicked”? Here’s what parents need to know about the film’s PG rating.

“His peers started saying that he shouldn’t wear pink and that unicorns were for girls.”

A child born after loss is commonly referred to as a “rainbow baby,” but this term can sometimes be problematic.

Parents of children in need of running a quick errand may often dream of opting out of battling with their kids for a short trip to the store, but how old do kids legally need to be in order to stay home alone?

Meta’s head of global safety said “sextortion” has become more common across social media platforms, including Instagram.

“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.

Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Illinois, is sharing an “unpopular opinion” about birthday cupcakes at school. 

Authorities are asking for help to find a missing 15-year-old who was last seen Tuesday evening in Monterey Park.

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.

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.

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.

From Aphra to Zephyr, there’s an ancient baby name on this list you’ll love.

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.

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.

Trent Mundy’s scowl has people howling with laughter.

A new study shows that as of 2022, 1 in 9 children had received ADHD diagnoses at some point in their lifetimes.

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...

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.