Now that “Modern Family” has officially come to an end, star Jesse Tyler Ferguson has begun his own real-life modern family. Ferguson welcomed his first …
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Amidst all the coronavirus heartbreak, here’s a good news story: After a tough battle with COVID-19, a Houston woman is now a mom to healthy …
Read moreTexas mom beat COVID-19, then gave birth to triplets
On July 5, the world learned that Nick Cordero had lost his long battle with COVID-19. The Broadway actor’s wife, Amanda Kloots, shared the devastating …
Read moreIn their final text exchange, Nick Cordero asked friend Zach Braff to look after his family
While summer no doubt looks different for most of us this year, for kids, it can be hard to understand why they’re not spending time …
Baby bottles are necessities for parents who formula-feed their tots. The problem is, most of the nipple options for those bottles tend to be designed …
Read moreCompany makes baby bottle tops in different colors to match moms’ skin tones
Turning 100 is a big deal. But turning 100 after surviving the coronavirus — well, that’s something else! Leora Martin, an Indiana woman who recently …
We’re all looking for positive ways to keep busy this summer and here’s an activity that will also help you brighten the day of an …
Read moreRetirement community residents are looking for pen pals during social distancing
Sensory activities can be beneficial for both babies and toddlers, helping them develop fine motor skills, cognitive skills and more. Playing with different materials can …
Read moreMake edible sensory sand with Cheerios and a blender
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Read moreKindergarten teacher’s video explains racism in a way children can understand
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Read moreThe latest Barbie Dreamhouse now includes a wheelchair-accessible elevator
When it comes to getting sick with COVID-19, you might be thinking about this, and we have been, too. Stephanie Dayton asks: “What is the …
Read moreHere’s how risky it is to let kids see their grandparents during the pandemic
It’s been about three months since the COVID-19 pandemic started causing people to stick more closely to home for an extended period. As a result, …
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When police officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd in broad daylight, it forced many white people to confront the painful but necessary realization that racism …
Dr. Cynthia Kudji Sylvester was born in the village of Kenyasi in Ghana but came to the United States when she was 2 years old. …
Read moreMother-daughter duo just graduated medical school at the same time
The first surviving set of African American sextuplets recently graduated from high school in Birmingham, Alabama. The Harris sextuplets — Kiera Christine, Kaylynne Antoinett, Kaleb …
Read moreThe first U.S. set of Black sextuplets just graduated high school
As protests against institutional racism and police brutality continue across the country, anti-racism allies and activists are on the lookout for ways they can support …
Read moreBabyNames.com changes homepage to list of Black lives lost
Minnesota resident Kamryn Johnson wanted to do something positive for her community in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and the aftermath of George Floyd’s …
Read moreA 9-year-old girl raised over $70,000 for Minneapolis with a friendship bracelet drive
She’s suffered a horrible tragedy, but there’s a bright spot in Gianna Floyd’s future: Texas Southern University offered the 6-year-old daughter of George Floyd a …
Read moreGeorge Floyd’s daughter just received a full-ride college scholarship
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Read more9 books to teach kids about racism and social justice
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The “Looney Tunes” reboot on HBO Max serves up plenty of nostalgia and brings to mind fond memories of the original series (for viewers of …
Read moreCharacters in the ‘Looney Tunes’ reboot will not use guns
George Floyd changed the world. I’m sure plenty of people would strongly disagree with that statement. Some have gone out of their way to bring …
Read moreGeorge Floyd’s daughter Gianna talks about her late father in this touching video
Kerry-Anne Perkins and Michael Gordon didn’t plan to have their wedding day “first look” in the middle of a Black Lives Matter protest. In fact, …
Read moreCouple got married during a Black Lives Matter protest and the photos are powerful
For eight minutes and 46 seconds, the world watched as George Floyd’s life evaporated under the weight of a Minneapolis police officer’s knee. He pleaded …
Read moreI’m the mother of two black sons and George Floyd’s death is my worst nightmare
Like so many other companies, the Lego Group took a stance on racism and police brutality last week. But when the company temporarily halted the …
New Jersey has become the first state to include climate change in the curriculum of its K-12 schools. The new standards will go into effect …
Read moreNew Jersey just became the first state to include climate change in school curriculum
Martin Folsom, 18, has been homeless off and on most of his life. On July 23, he will graduate as valedictorian of his class at …
Read moreA homeless high school student was named valedictorian of his graduating class
Racism has no place on any street — including Sesame Street. That’s the message the beloved children’s show shared on social media this week in …
Read more‘Sesame Street’ will join CNN town hall this weekend to help speak out against racism
The pandemic has forced us to take many aspects of our lives online. By now, we’re all used to managing distance learning for our kids …
Read moreDads adopt their infant son over Zoom during the pandemic
Chris Kyle is a dad to an adorable 18-month-old daughter, Ava. While she may still be in diapers, the enterprising tot is actually a business …
Read moreDad wrote an honest review of his young daughter’s home ‘restaurant’—and it’s hilarious
Social distancing and sheltering-in-place have made it challenging to celebrate many special milestone moments, such as birthdays, graduations and Mother’s Day. Fortunately, virtually everyone has …
Read moreA professional photographer’s tips for taking good pictures at home
Every year when summertime is on the horizon, we get pretty excited about sharing all the fun ways you can stay cool during the summer …
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, stricter protocols are in place at hospitals, meaning patients often do not have the option to see visitors. Shona Moeller …
Read moreHusband stages date nights outside hospital where pregnant wife is on bed rest
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Read moreHigh schools are holding socially distant graduations at the Texas Motor Speedway
June is almost here and that means one of the strangest school years ever is winding down for most of us. It couldn’t come too …
J.K. Rowling will always be best known for her incredibly successful “Harry Potter” series of books, but this week she announced that she’s been working …
Read moreJ.K. Rowling is a releasing a new book one chapter at a time
Tiny grads are getting special celebrations during the coronavirus pandemic, too! Baby Gloria was born on Leap Day, Feb. 29, when her mother, who was …
Read moreBaby gets ‘graduation’ ceremony after spending 80 days in the NICU
Moms are known for their ability to multitask. Whether their focus is on running the house and family exclusively or also have commitments to an …
Read moreFor working moms, chore hours have nearly doubled during pandemic
Parents, it’s been a tough spring — for you, your kids and their teachers alike. Distance learning hasn’t been easy, and yet we’ve heard all …
Read moreStarbucks’ notebook tumbler with pencil straw is the perfect end-of-year gift for teachers
When you’re faced with a task you’ve never done before — say, fixing a running toilet or checking the oil in your car — and …
Read moreDad created a practical how-to YouTube channel for people without fathers
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Read moreSome parents don’t want their kids watching these classic Disney movies
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Read moreTeach kids to fish with these ‘Just Add Nature’ beginner fishing kits
When Dallas resident Jenny Marr found out she was pregnant with not one but three babies, she was shocked. She and her husband, Chris, are …
Read moreMom delivers identical quadruplets during coronavirus pandemic
I admit it: There are two different versions of me when it comes to being a parent. One of them is the version I like …
Read moreMom of 3 opens up about the brutal reality of parenting during a pandemic
In early April, just a few days before Easter Sunday, the prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, made a reassuring declaration: The tooth fairy …
For both parents and kids, bedtime is often the most dreaded part of the day. If you’re among the many parents who struggle with getting …
Read moreElmo from ‘Sesame Street’ is debuting a nighttime TV show to help kids get ready for bed
High school graduation looks a little different for the class of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Although official commencement ceremonies as we usually know …
Read moreThis dad built a stage in his driveway to throw his daughter a graduation ceremony
These days, we can probably all use a little pick-me-up to lighten the emotional load. Sometimes, we may find them in unexpected places. I’ve stumbled …
Read moreArtist’s Disney chalk drawings are a hilarious commentary on social distancing
Ten-year-old Paige Okray from Riverside, California, has followed all the social distancing rules during the coronavirus outbreak. But it isn’t easy for anyone, much less …