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How much media parents and kids actually consume at the dinner table
1+ week, 4+ day ago (373+ words) 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." A University of Arizona study, published…...
Tip-over risk prompts recall of baby-changing tables
1+ week, 6+ day ago (156+ words) More than 10, 000 baby-changing tables have been recalled over tipping risks that can cause serious injuries or death in children." According to the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall was issued Thursday because the dressers don't meet the standards outlined in…...
With fathers working at higher rates, new report ranks best states for working dads
2+ week, 3+ day ago (616+ words) Parenting roles have shifted through the years as couples share more of the responsibilities of working full-time and raising children. This reality not only affects working moms but professional dads. More fathers are starting to transition to work from home…...
FCC launches review of $3 B school internet program over screen time concerns
3+ week, 1+ day ago (545+ words) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program, the federal initiative that helps schools and libraries pay for internet connectivity. The move comes amid growing concerns that increased screen use…...
Trump backs HHS plan to reduce recommended childhood vaccines
3+ week, 4+ day ago (218+ words) President Donald Trump is supporting a January report from the Department of Health and Human Services calling for lowering the number of vaccines recommended for children." Trump signed an executive order on May 29 mandating federal agencies to prioritize their policies…...
These are the biggest baby name trends of 2026, according to search data
4+ week, 9+ hour ago (569+ words) Did your child? s name make the list? In 2026, America's baby names are becoming bolder and far more unique. According to new Google Trends data, parents across the United States are moving away from predictable naming conventions and embracing everything…...
New study reveals best and worst places to raise a family in America
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (603+ words) Raising a family encompasses a lot of work and planning, from finding adequate employment to support a household to securing housing in a neighborhood with high-quality schools. Sometimes these decisions might involve relocating to another area, which isn't uncommon for…...
Supporting Gold Star families this Memorial Day
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (48+ words) Live NOW from FOX America's Gold Star Families executive director Darin Funk joins Live NOW's Anna Marsick to discuss the work his organization does to support the families of fallen U. S. service members and how to honor veterans this Memorial Day....
U. S. raises alarm about screen time risks for kids
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (51+ words) Live NOW from FOX Earlier this week, a U. S. Surgeon General's advisory reported that too much screen use among kids can negatively impact their sleep and mental health. Live NOW's Austin Westfall brings Dr. Daniel Bober into the conversation to discuss....
Teens spend nearly an hour on phones in late-night hours before school, study finds
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (349+ words) 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." The research determined that kids between 13 and 18 years old spent an…...