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November 23, 2023, 1:03 PM
Protecting babies from RSV this holiday season: What parents need to know
One of the most common types of respiratory viruses that circulates this time of year is called respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
November 23, 2023, 1:03 PM
November 23, 2023, 3:53 AM
'Kidults' taking the toy world by storm
ABC News' Will Ganss explores why "kidults" – 12 and older – have become more interested in buying toys and how toy brands are capitalizing on the trend.
November 23, 2023, 3:53 AM
November 22, 2023, 9:26 PM
Wisconsin couple adopts foster daughter after 3 years
A Wisconsin couple has adopted their foster daughter after three years this November, which also happens to be National Adoption Month.
November 22, 2023, 9:26 PM
November 22, 2023, 8:54 PM
Mom explains why husband doesn't sit with kids on the plane
After sharing her travel routine in a viral video and sparking a conversation around parents' roles while traveling with kids, Maria Roberts breaks down why it works best for her family.
November 22, 2023, 8:54 PM
November 22, 2023, 8:32 PM
Mom explains why her husband doesn't sit with her and kids on flight
A mom of two shares a typical flight experience for her, her husband and their two kids.
November 22, 2023, 8:32 PM
November 22, 2023, 4:29 PM
Rare set of newborn triplets go home from hospital just in time for Thanksgiving
A Montana couple welcomed a rare set of triplets and are finally bringing them home, just in time for Thanksgiving.
November 22, 2023, 4:29 PM
November 22, 2023, 9:54 AM
Teacher adopts his students and 3 siblings
In celebration of national adoption month, “GMA3” meets former 5th grade teacher Justin Padgett and wife Kasey — who adopted Justin’s student, and his 3 siblings.
November 22, 2023, 9:54 AM
November 22, 2023, 2:18 AM
Montana couple welcomes rare set of identical triplets
Sami and Theo Hampton were not only surprised to find out they were expecting triplets but that two of the babies shared the same amniotic sac during the pregnancy.
November 22, 2023, 2:18 AM
November 21, 2023, 5:49 PM
Dozens of premature infants were evacuated from Gaza. Here's the care doctors say they will need
Experts explain what care the dozens of premature infants who were evacuated from Gaza to Egypt will need.
November 21, 2023, 5:49 PM
November 17, 2023, 9:22 PM
New report says toys that 'spy' on kids are on the rise
A new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund claims smart toys for children pose a growing threat.
November 17, 2023, 9:22 PM
November 17, 2023, 5:56 AM
Idaho lagged far behind other states in routine childhood vaccinations: Report
The new federal report showed that routine childhood vaccinations among kindergartners decreased for the 2022-23 school year.
November 17, 2023, 5:56 AM
November 15, 2023, 2:54 PM
Many parents don't know when kids are behind in school. Are report cards telling enough?
Nearly nine out of 10 parents believe their child is performing at grade level despite standardized tests showing far fewer students are on track
November 15, 2023, 2:54 PM
November 15, 2023, 3:02 AM
UK experts recommend chickenpox shot for kids for the first time, decades after other countries
An expert scientific committee advising the British government recommended for the first time Tuesday that children should be immunized with the chickenpox vaccine — decades after the shots were made widely available in other countries, including the U...
November 15, 2023, 3:02 AM
November 14, 2023, 3:45 PM
Mom with double uterus expecting 2 babies in '1 in a million' pregnancy
Kelsey Hatcher, 32, was born with uterine didelphys, or double uterus.
November 14, 2023, 3:45 PM
November 13, 2023, 3:55 PM
Mom who struggles with infertility shares reminder that IVF success is 'not everyone's realities'
Gaby Dalkin said she has dealt with unhelpful comments while trying to have a second child.
November 13, 2023, 3:55 PM
November 10, 2023, 8:43 PM
Logan Paul responds to claims his Prime energy drink is unsafe for kids
Social media influencer and businessman Logan Paul responds to claims his Prime energy drink is unsafe for kids to drink.
November 10, 2023, 8:43 PM
November 9, 2023, 7:49 PM
Vaccination rates among kindergartners in US down from pre-pandemic levels: CDC
Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked at how many children met the requirements for routine childhood vaccination.
November 9, 2023, 7:49 PM
November 9, 2023, 2:06 AM
Newborn syphilis cases at 'dire' levels as analysis shows tenfold increase in last decade: CDC
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that has been on the rise in recent years.
November 9, 2023, 2:06 AM
November 3, 2023, 11:45 PM
Why more hospitals across the US are closing maternity wards
More hospitals across the U.S. have been closing maternity wards. Some say it's due to financial pressures. Others say it follows the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
November 3, 2023, 11:45 PM
November 3, 2023, 11:41 PM
More hospitals across the US are closing maternity wards
More hospitals across the U.S. have been closing maternity wards. Some say it's due to financial pressures. Others say it follows the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
November 3, 2023, 11:41 PM
November 3, 2023, 9:55 PM
Activists, leaders push to give paid maternity leave to moms who experience stillbirth
Mothers, elected officials and others are sounding the alarm over a loophole found in many states that bar paid family leave to women who experience stillbirths.
November 3, 2023, 9:55 PM
November 2, 2023, 7:05 PM
Aid group warns of need for aid to pregnant women in Gaza
Laila Baker, a UN official, talks about the 50,000 pregnant women in Gaza in dire need of help amid the Israel-Hamas war.
November 2, 2023, 7:05 PM
November 1, 2023, 2:49 PM
Infant mortality rate increases 3% in 2022, rising for 1st time in 2 decades: CDC
A new CDC report published Wednesday found infant mortality rates in the U.S. rose 3% from 2021 to 2022, a small rise but the first year-over-year seen in two decades.
November 1, 2023, 2:49 PM
October 31, 2023, 6:00 PM
Canadian couple welcomes 14-pound, 8-ounce baby boy into their family
Britteney and Chance Ayres' previous two children weighed over 13 pounds at birth, but they were still in shock when their newborn Sonny clocked in at nearly 15 pounds!
October 31, 2023, 6:00 PM
October 31, 2023, 1:47 AM
After 8 years of infertility, couple becomes parents of 4 babies in 3 months
Zac and Brittney Wolfe are the parents of newborn triplets and a 3-month-old.
October 31, 2023, 1:47 AM
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Couple who struggled to get pregnant for years welcomes 4 babies in 3 months
Zac and Brittney Wolfe tried for eight years to conceive, but were unsuccessful. Their luck changed after they were able to adopt, and Brittney found out she was simultaneously pregnant with triplets.
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Formerly conjoined twin sisters turn 1, take first steps in major milestone after separation surgery
JamieLynn and AmieLynn Finley underwent an 11-hour separation surgery earlier this year.
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With an RSV shot for infants in short supply, here's what parents should know
The CDC recently issued an alert on who should be prioritized for the drug.
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Why some Gen Z kids want their parents to track them
A report in The Wall Street Journal found that some young people were sharing their locations with their parents via apps to feel safer.
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Navigating TV for toddlers
Experts weigh in to help parents decide what media their children consume and how much of it.
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Tara Lipinski welcomes daughter after 5-year infertility struggle
The Olympic figure skater is a first-time mom to a daughter, a baby girl named Georgie.
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Facebook, Instagram harm young people's mental health, lawsuit says
Dozens of states are taking action Tuesday against Meta, formerly known as Facebook, for allegedly harming young people's mental health.
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Dog saves teenage boy who was suffering from stroke
Amanda Tanner’s border collie Axel led her husband down to their 17-year-old son Gabriel’s room where he was experiencing a stroke.
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Parents put to fire extinguisher test
Cooking fires, which are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries, may be prevented with the right fire safety knowledge.
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America's largest swing set now open in Philadelphia
The Skyline Swing, billed as the largest swing set in the U.S. and in North America, has opened in Philadelphia.
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Young adults twice as likely as teens to suffer from anxiety and depression, study finds
More than half of young adults say financial worries and pressure to achieve negatively impact their mental health.
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Walmart expands nationwide health care coverage for those employees who want doulas during pregnancy
Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer, is expanding nationwide its health care coverage next month for employees who want to enlist the services of a doula, a person trained to assist women during pregnancies
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Michelle Obama to narrate audio edition of 'Where the Wild Things Are'
The new audio edition marks the classic picture book's 60th anniversary.
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Doctors' group warns sleep and sound machines may be too loud for kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics warns parents that children may be at risk of hearing loss and hearing damage.
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New warning on sound exposure for children
The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a warning on excessive noise and why sound machines may be harmful for children.
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Fisher-Price recalls about 21,000 Thomas & Friends truck toys
Fisher-Price and the CPSC have issued a recall of Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Troublesome Truck & Paint toys.
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Toddler formulas marketed as 'nutritious' unnecessary report shows
A new report shows that toddler formulas that are promoted as nutritious drinks for infants are generally unnecessary and nutritionally incomplete, a report shows. Dr. Jen explains.
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Parents create 'baby dance club' to help caregivers bond with babies
After adopting their son, dancers Russell Lepley and his partner Fili Pelacchi started a class to help new parents build community and bond with their babies.
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Parents whose kids died due to drug overdoses allege Snapchat enables drug dealers
Amy Neville's son was 14-years-old when he died after taking a fentanyl-laced pill.
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Toddler 'formulas' are unnecessary and lack nutritional benefits of milk, pediatrician group warns
Toddler formula, also known as toddler milk, is marketed as the next step for babies one year or older.
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Pediatrician group issues warning about toddler 'formula' products
ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down a new warning issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics about questionable practices being used to market products labeled as toddler formulas.
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Dad's video about childrearing and sharing responsibilities goes viral
A father's perspective on reframing the language behind childrearing and sharing responsibilities has gone viral.
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Parents who say their kids died after getting drugs on Snapchat share their stories
Alexander Neville and Sammy Chapman were teens when they overdosed on fentanyl-laced pills allegedly purchased on Snapchat.
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The best Halloween costumes for kids from toddler to teen
Shop kids Halloween costume ideas from "The Little Mermaid", "Super Mario Bros." and more
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Talking to children about war
ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel on talking to your kids about war and advising parents to utilize “compassion and empathy.”
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