There are so many ways to teach children important lessons of kindness , empathy, caring, helping others, and more. They probably learn some of those skills at school, others from their parents, maybe some of them at church if they go, and even movies can teach kids to give back to their communities and the people around them. Yes, movies usually serve primarily as vessels of entertainment, but they can also be influential on the young minds watching them....

It’s hard to feel like we, as individuals, can make a big difference in protecting the planet, but being eco-conscious and sustainable can go a long way if we each do our part. From using green cleaning supplies to reusing products that would otherwise go to waste , small things add up. This also includes trying to be more sustainable when it comes to the beauty products we use and spring , with its emphasis on new beginnings and hope — and of course Earth Day — is a great time to start....

A New York mother is suing a New York medical system for wrongful death after she lost her young son following a 17-hour emergency room visit . Micah McManus was only 3 years old when he contracted COVID-19 in 2022. Despite multiple trips to his pediatrician, Micah’s health was deteriorating. His mom, Keri-Sue McManus, took him to the ER numerous times, and on his third trip, he died from a pulmonary embolism ....

Let’s say you’ve got a kid — or know a kid — who looooooves video games. (I know, don’t they all?) That’s cool, but it makes buying holiday gifts something of a challenge: There are only so many must-have video games on the shelves, after all. What ELSE can you give a video game-obsessed kid … besides, well, video games? Luckily there are lots of options out there, from actual video game accessories to video game-inspired t-shirts to gadgets that aren’t games but are still techy enough to satisfy the digital beast....

Nowadays, it’s easier than ever to stay connected – we can use technology to keep in touch with friends, check in on family, tune in to our favorite media, get work done, and engage with society. Smart technology has simplified so much of our daily lives; we can order food with the click of a button, check who’s at the front door with an app , and update our network with a simple post....

All tattoos have meaning, but some also have great reach and ability to inspire change, like the tattoos moms and dads and other loved ones get to raise awareness about autism. These beautiful works of art are as expressive as they are important . While April is Autism Awareness Month, a tattoo is forever, allowing its message to continue to inspire change and hope. There are so many cool tattoo design ideas that creatively incorporate the puzzle piece, the symbol that is often used to reflect the immense complexity of the autism spectrum....

A 6-year-old Alabama boy went missing during a child’s birthday party on July 30. Brantley Michael Griffin was celebrating at J&J’s Place at the Springs, a campground and spring-fed pool in Coffee Springs, when the family realized he was missing around 3:30 p.m. There were reportedly about 70 other children at the party, per WDHN. At first, the family thought he was lost or possibly abducted. Divers, however, later found Brantley’s body submerged in a nearby spring-fed pool around 6 p....

A 7-year-old girl was recently hospitalized — and put into an induced coma — for severe burns after microwaving a popular squishy toy called NeeDoh . In March, Scarlett Selby from Festus, Missouri, was playing with a NeeDoh cube after leaving it in the freezer all night. “The next day she showed me it was rock solid and [she] was playing with it ,” Scarlett’s father, Josh Selby, told Kennedy News, per the New York Post....

There’s no question that GLP-1 medications have helped millions of people struggling to lose weight. Of course, the drugs don’t come without controversy or concern. But many will tell you they’re worth the potential side effects and high price tag. As with any medication, it’s crucial to take only the recommended dose of a GLP-1 and keep it out of reach of children. Indiana mom Melissa Milender is particularly passionate about protecting kids from GLP-1 after her 7-year-old nearly died of an overdose in late 2024....

Being pregnant in the summertime isn’t always comfortable, especially when temperatures soar up into triple digits! Dealing with the heat is bad enough when you aren’t expecting, but it’s much worse when you’re sporting a baby bump and carrying around all those extra pounds. Luckily, there are some very chic maternity clothes on the market right now that are not only stylish — but will also keep you cool and happy on extra sweltering days....

Pregnant Girl Scout Move over Pregnant Nun costumes . Make room for pregnancy costumes that are way more distasteful than those. If shock value is the name of the game this Halloween , here are several pregnant costume ideas to get the creativity flowing. And we have to admit, while some of these costumes made our jaws fall open, a few of them made us chuckle. A lot. What to do with that pregnant belly this Halloween, that is the question....

The idea of butt dialing someone when you are in a compromising position is embarrassing, sure. But imagine butt dialing 911 when you are playing a video game in which you are shooting to kill. Unfortunately for one teenager, he did exactly that and was left explaining himself to officers who arrived at his house ready to face the worst. In a TikTok , the boy goes outside and talks to the police officers who arrive at his house and seem to have their guns drawn....

What to Know It’s not hard to understand why the sudden popularity of Heated Rivalry would be a huge adjustment for the stars of the show. People are obsessed. And while actor François Arnaud, who portrays Scott Hunter in the hockey romance series, has described the experience as mostly “incredible,” the sudden (and intense) fan scrutiny is “also a bit scary,” he told the Toronto Star . François has addressed the harassment....

Angelina Jolie and British rapper Akala, whose birth name is Kingslee James McLean Daley, have sparked dating rumors once again. The 49-year-old actress and 40-year-old musician were spotted attending the same event in photos shared to Instagram. The event took place in New York, with Angelina as the host for her clothing company Atelier Jolie. Though not photographed together, the two appeared in separate pictures. Fans, however, didn’t gloss over the fact that they were in attendance at the same event....

No mom or dad wants to think that their child is making serious and potentially embarrassing and harmful mistakes on social media, but ignorance is definitely not bliss. It’s unfortunate and to be expected, but parenting in the age of social media is far different from what it was decades ago. That’s why this app, Gallery Guardian, is a lifesaver. It was created to alert parents when kids take, receive, or save explicit images on their phones....

It’s official: Ashley Olsen is now a mom. On Monday, news broke that Ashley has welcomed her first baby with husband Louis Eisner, and the very private former Full House star somehow managed to keep her entire pregnancy under wraps. This is huge! TMZ was the first to report the news. Jamie McCarthy/WireImage/Getty Images According to what a source close to the couple told TMZ, Ashley and Louis are now parents to a baby boy named Otto....

If you’re a member of a parenting group on Facebook, chances are you’ve seen the posts from parents desperately requesting the help of others to remove the bulging diaper shadow from their photo, or a request to get those gross trash bins out of the background from a family photo. Answer their call or edit your own photos and more with the 2020 Adobe Graphic Design Certification School . It’s currently on sale for $49 !...

Now that Vanderpump Rules stars Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor have decided to make their separation permanent, more details have emerged out of their pending divorce. Brittany has filed for full custody of the couple’s 3-year-old son, Cruz, and now, sources close to her and Jax are sharing what reportedly went on behind the scenes that finally pushed her to file for divorce this week. Brittany filed for divorce on Tuesday....

It’s no secret that just about everything has been impacted by inflation . As a family, you’ve probably cut out some unnecessary expenses, like eating out or going to the movies. While kids birthday parties are not necessary expenses, it can be hard to cut them out of the budget. A birthday comes around once a year, and you want to make your child feel loved on their special day....

All eyes have been on Diddy over the past few months as he’s faced sex trafficking and assault allegations , with the situation ramping up to a fever pitch over the weekend after surveillance video appeared to show the rapper assaulting then-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016. And now, a woman claiming to have been close with his late ex, Kim Porter, is speaking out, seemingly accusing Diddy of being involved in her 2016 death....