Each year in the US, about 40 children die from heatstroke after being left in or becoming trapped in a car, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration . Most of these cases are tragic mistakes that happen when a parent forgets the child is in the car. However, some caregivers intentionally leave young kids in vehicles while unattended despite the safety risks and legal repercussions. A New Jersey man and woman now face state prison time, if convicted, after they allegedly left two toddlers in a car....

Fans have considered the Duggars’ parenting practices problematic for a long time, and this news certainly isn’t going to help. In recently unsealed court documents, several of their daughters revealed that Jim Bob and Michelle used corporal punishment with their children, and the details are hard to read. Considering everything that the Duggar kids have been through over the years, this news is heartbreaking but not surprising. The files from the Duggar sisters’ privacy lawsuit recently became publicly available....

Stumped by the Halloween decorations this year? Why not pick a theme and go all in? Walmart has rounded up a wild assortment of Nightmare Before Christmas themed decorations. There are so many great props here, you could become obsessed. There are statues, lighting, inflatable lawn decorations, lighted ornaments, plush toys, clothes, party decorations, and more. This is your one-stop sale for all things Nightmare Before Christmas. There are deals, too: rollbacks, sales, reduced prices, and decor that is priced to move....

Moms come in all shapes and sizes , yet it seems like we are often criticized if our measurements don’t fit into some unrealistic idea of “perfect.” After a woman has a baby, nothing is the same. Instead of celebrating our stretch marks and dimples and, you know, the fact that we have grown literal humans inside our bodies and delivered them to the world in all their glory, we tend to pick it all apart and walk around feeling insecure....

What is the perfect number of kids ? Fifty years ago, it wasn’t uncommon to see families with five, six, or even a dozen kids. Families have shrunk in the decades since the baby boom , and when parents are deciding how many children to have, they have a lot to consider . Life is more expensive because of inflation and advances in technology, but are the days of more than one or two kids per family over?...

When people get mad, they get really mad. In case you haven’t heard, Kristen Bell confessed she smokes weed at home and it put all sorts of people in their feels — and not for the best reasons. Folks are legit mad at this celeb mom for even daring to consume marijuana because she has young kids and her husband is more than 15 years sober from substance abuse. Well, Dax Shepard has defended Kristen’s weed use in a way that, hopefully, will shut down every critic once and for all....

Delusion is a scary thing to witness and objectively fascinating when other people are pulled into said delusions . What people are willing to convince themselves of in order to cope with the reality of a situation really has no limitations. I am always flummoxed when people can defend the most deplorable actions with a straight face, and frankly, the case of a New Mexico mom has to be one of the most egregious I’ve heard in a while....

After several days of no public appearances , some people wondered if President Donald Trump had died. The death rumors started spreading across social media , and on Friday, August 29, “Trump Is Dead” and “Where Is Trump?” were trending on X, per People . Though the rumors seemed to be everywhere and his son Eric addressed them, Trump is acting like he hadn’t heard about the speculation at all....

Weeks after revealing that he was sexually assaulted as a teen, Drake Bell is denying grooming a teenage girl . Even though he was arrested on charges related to “crimes against a child,” he stands by his claim that his actions were inappropriate but not to the degree the courts were saying, even though he pleaded guilty. Last month, Drake made headlines when he spoke for the first time about being sexually assaulted while he was working on Nickelodeon, sharing the news in the docuseries Quiet on Set ....

Although many people have begun to use and rely on AI more and more in recent years, it’s not always for good. Sure, it can quickly summarize a lengthy article or help you compose an email to your boss, but like everything else, there’s a dark side: People can use the technology to create images of anything and anyone they want to. These images, also known as deepfakes, can be created to cause harm ....

Choosing the best child care facility can be challenging. Parents want their children to feel loved and cared for while they’re away. They consider many factors when choosing a facility, and every family has a different checklist of wants, needs, and must-haves. When Keisha Saunders and her husband settled on Galaxy Ranch Private School in Rockwall, Texas, they felt confident their son was in good hands. But that all changed in March 2024 when Saunders received a terrifying phone call....

It sounds like Flo Rida and his family have been coping with a horrifying ordeal involving the musician’s 6-year-old. As Page Six reported, Flo Rida’s son is in the ICU after he fell from a window in a New Jersey apartment. Though the incident took place three weeks ago, the little boy is still hospitalized. Flo Rida’s son fell from a fifth-floor window. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Flo Rida Official (@official_flo)...

Police had a scathing message for a Florida couple who were recently arrested. The couple was arrested after allegedly neglecting their toddler in their car to drink at a bar. Police made it clear they were very wrong. Not a lot of details have been released about the incident, but we’re obviously shaking our heads. Despite the lack of information available to the public, it’s clear police will likely try to punish the Florida couple the best way they can....

Meghan Markle was stunning in the red Safiyaa cape dress she wore in London this week. Of course, she was. She’s the Duchess of Sussex. She’s gorgeous. And that dress is fantastic. That designer dress also costs just under $4,000. She might have to spend that sort of money to go to a high-profile event, but you don’t have to spend anything like that to get her look. You’re lucky enough to be able to dress in any brand you like without being judged by the British tabloids or, probably, the queen....

When your little one wants some bling and you want something shiny and pretty, why not collaborate and get some beautiful baubles that also speak to your unique and deep connection to each other? Made by Mary has a gorgeous collection of options for this sort of mommy-and-daughter matching jewelry. High quality, easy to wear, and priced right for sharing your aesthetic with the littlest glam in the house....

There are rumors that Tom Brady deciding not to retire from football is what ultimately led to his divorce from Gisele Bündchen , but according to the supermodel, that’s not true — or at least, it’s not the whole truth. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Gisele opened up about her divorce and why Tom’s NFL career wasn’t the only factor in why things fell apart. Gisele is on the cover of Vanity Fair’s latest issue....

Increasingly, people are becoming very clear about their communication preferences. When it comes to cellphones , most say they don’t want to answer a call. Instead, they’d prefer a text . And if they happen to miss your call, they do not by any means necessary want you to leave a voice message. People view them as a waste of time, passé. But a series of voice messages between a granddaughter and her grandmother prove that there may be a lost art of recording our voices for loved ones....

Marcus Miller was working at a construction site in Ohio when a “tragic accident” occurred, according to his obituary. The 23-year-old died after an exterior wall collapsed on him. Tragically, Miller was just days away from marrying the love of his life when the accident happened. Instead of celebrating a new marriage, on May 5, 2025, his family mourned a young life taken too soon at his funeral ....

Black Friday has gone from a frantic early morning mob scene to a civilized week of online sales, at least at Walmart . You don’t have to risk getting trampled, and you won’t have to stay up all night for any of these deals. Stay home, safe in your pajamas, and check out the deals that are already available . We rounded up ones you won’t want to miss....

Students engaging in illicit activity in school bathrooms isn’t a new phenomenon, but one Illinois school is taking drastic measures to curb it. Oak Park and River Forest High School decided that removing exterior bathroom doors is the most effective solution. This way, there is one less barrier for students to hide behind, and it’s a move that seems to be working for the school. Although some students support it, not everyone does — and those students are making it a mission to get the doors restored....