Court restores Ohio rules limiting kids’ access to social media
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts.
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts.
Teething toy, sold on Amazon, recalled after choking reports
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
How much media parents and kids actually consume at the dinner table
New research claims to show that smartphones, television, video games, and other types of devices may be taking over dinnertime, and it is not leaving enough time for families to talk to each other.
New research claims to show that smartphones, television, video games, and other types of devices may be taking over dinnertime, and it is not leaving enough time for families to talk to each other.
Recalled infant formula tied to multi-state botulism outbreak
A now-recalled infant formula that was sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to an outbreak of potentially fatal botulism that has health officials investigating cases across three states.
A now-recalled infant formula that was sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to an outbreak of potentially fatal botulism that has health officials investigating cases across three states.
'Beta mom' trend encourages parents to ditch perfection and embrace 'good enough'
As the school year winds down and summer schedules ramp up, a new parenting trend is encouraging moms to let go of the pressure to do it all — and just let things be.
As the school year winds down and summer schedules ramp up, a new parenting trend is encouraging moms to let go of the pressure to do it all — and just let things be.
These are the biggest baby name trends of 2026, according to search data
America’s baby names are getting bolder in 2026. New Google Trends search data reveals how parents’ preferences are reshaping what the next generation may be called.
America’s baby names are getting bolder in 2026. New Google Trends search data reveals how parents’ preferences are reshaping what the next generation may be called.
Filoli Gardens offers free kids admission this summer
The promotion launches alongside a new exhibit called "Creating Home," a property-wide activation designed with families in mind.
The promotion launches alongside a new exhibit called "Creating Home," a property-wide activation designed with families in mind.
Teens spend nearly an hour on phones in late-night hours before school, study finds
Teenage children spend a decent-sized chunk of the overnight hours before school using their phones to check social media, stream videos, play games, and more, a new study finds.
Teenage children spend a decent-sized chunk of the overnight hours before school using their phones to check social media, stream videos, play games, and more, a new study finds.
USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after record 326-day deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.
The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.
More than 100K teething toys recalled after nearly a dozen choking incidents
A major recall has been issued for more than 100,000 children’s teething toys after reports linked the products to serious choking hazards.
A major recall has been issued for more than 100,000 children’s teething toys after reports linked the products to serious choking hazards.
Mother’s Day 2026 ranking: Best and worst states for working moms
Researchers point out that disparities like those and others that working mothers face raise important questions about whether women are still expected to choose between raising a family and having a career.
Researchers point out that disparities like those and others that working mothers face raise important questions about whether women are still expected to choose between raising a family and having a career.
This California program will give 400 free diapers to families of newborn babies
The program is in partnership with California-based nonprofit Baby2Baby, which manufactures diapers and other essential items at a cost lower than retail.
The program is in partnership with California-based nonprofit Baby2Baby, which manufactures diapers and other essential items at a cost lower than retail.
Most popular baby names in US revealed: See the list
America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.
America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.
Over 200 San Francisco students awarded $15K college scholarships
A total of 223 San Francisco high school seniors are now headed to college with significant financial backing: $15,000 from the Crankstart Foundation.
A total of 223 San Francisco high school seniors are now headed to college with significant financial backing: $15,000 from the Crankstart Foundation.
Infant formula sold on Amazon, in Meijer stores recalled over toxin risk
Three batches of infant formula have been recalled over a toxin risk that heating won’t remove. Here's what to know.
Three batches of infant formula have been recalled over a toxin risk that heating won’t remove. Here's what to know.
Pleasant Hill celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month with return of night market
The city of Pleasant Hill kicked off Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with its second annual night market.
The city of Pleasant Hill kicked off Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with its second annual night market.
Petaluma parents plead for help finding missing 16-year-old at risk
The parents of a Petaluma teenager are pleading for the public's help after their son vanished earlier this week. Chace Finn, 16, has been missing since Tuesday morning, and his family says his disappearance is completely out of character.
The parents of a Petaluma teenager are pleading for the public's help after their son vanished earlier this week. Chace Finn, 16, has been missing since Tuesday morning, and his family says his disappearance is completely out of character.
Petaluma parents plead for help finding missing at risk 16-year-old son
The parents of a Petaluma teenager are pleading for the public's help after their son vanished earlier this week. Chace Finn, 16, has been missing since Tuesday morning, and his family says he has never disappeared like this before .
The parents of a Petaluma teenager are pleading for the public's help after their son vanished earlier this week. Chace Finn, 16, has been missing since Tuesday morning, and his family says he has never disappeared like this before .
San Francisco's free, discounted childcare program adds over 700 new spots
Under the mayor's expansion of the city's Family Opportunity Agenda, nearly 750 more children will have access to free or discounted care. Here's how it works.
Under the mayor's expansion of the city's Family Opportunity Agenda, nearly 750 more children will have access to free or discounted care. Here's how it works.
More parents having fewer kids due to rising costs, survey reveals
Parents say raising kids is getting more expensive, forcing many into debt and even changing how many children they plan to have, according to a survey.
Parents say raising kids is getting more expensive, forcing many into debt and even changing how many children they plan to have, according to a survey.