The No. 1 ‘magic phrase’ that truly teaches kids emotional intelligence
When a child is upset, most parents reach for the same question instinctively: “What’s wrong?” It’s well-intentioned and…
A Japanese photographer’s simple request resulted in pure magic and 3.4 million views
One day, a Japanese photographer operating under the name Yusa Film walked up to a young family sitting…
Want to be a stay-at-home parent in New York? Here’s how much your partner has to earn
Around one-fifth of American families feature a stay-at-home parent, according to the Pew Research Center, a number that…
Want to Stop Doomscrolling? You Might Need a Sleep Coach
Margaret Thatcher, who was known for sleeping only four hours a night, is often credited with saying “Sleep…
Meta urges Australia to rethink ‘blanket’ social media ban for teens
Australia blocked teens from using social media in December in a new regulation. George Chan | Getty Images…
Smartwatch helps defuse severe tantrums
Mayo Clinic researchers in the United States have developed a smartwatch-based alert system that signals parents at the…
Raising a Baby in Altadena’s Ashes
“So, my daughter, Robin, was born Jan. 5, 2025.” “Hi, baby. That’s you.” “When I first saw her,…
Infant screen time linked to anxiety in teens
Using electronic devices to distract and calm noisy, restless babies used to be a great idea, or so parents thought.…
New York state sees highest number of flu cases ever in a single week
The flu is spreading in record numbers, according to the New York State Health Department. “We are seeing…
Opinion | In Appalachia, Children Inherited the Opioid Crisis
“It started when I got injured in a football game.” “It started when I was trying to move…