What’s in a name? Can a certain moniker predetermine how successful a child might be as an adult? Not necessarily, but it is interesting to look at the new Spokeo study on the top baby names of eventual Ivy League college graduates. Spokeo, a people search engine, analyzed more than 66 million LinkedIn profiles to find the top names for graduates from the eight Ivy League schools: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania....

Two Louisiana parents are facing charges that include first-degree murder after the death of their daughter. Kaylee Fontenot and Taylor Broussard were arrested after police responded to a call about an infant in distress . Despite the best efforts of both police officers and paramedics, the girl died. When an autopsy was performed, horrific amounts of abuse were uncovered. The baby girl was only a couple of months old but had been physically harmed to the point where her spine was severed....

It’s been a couple of months since we’ve seen Kate Middleton at a scheduled royal event, and we might be waiting a while longer still. Officially, her rep has said that the princess will be recovering from “planned abdominal surgery” until “after Easter,” which falls on March 31 this year. That means we still have a few weeks, if not more, until she’s back in action. With Kate missing the usual early spring royal events such as St....

The average school year is about 165 days long . If our math is correct, that means about 164 days (we’re assuming at least one pizza party along the way!) of having to figure out how to make sure our K-12 age kids have are fed and happy during the school year. When kids are in the earlier grades, lunch is a little easier . Find the superhero-themed lunch box of their dreams, throw in some squeeze packs of applesauce and a sandwich, and then trust that their teacher will get to the lunch room on time....

Fall to winter transitional outfits , particularly “fall” jackets , are incredibly important. For one, having a staple piece that works in different seasons can save money. With the weather being unpredictable in fall, the mix of cooler and warmer days can make it hard to find the right pieces of clothing. It’s good to have an autumn jacket to throw on when it turns cool. That said, some coats will work for chilly fall mornings....

There’s a lot of stereotypes when it comes to women who are pregnant when they get married. Like seriously, even celebrities have “shotgun” weddings . And so many get pregnant before tying the knot . It is so common these days that any rude or judgmental remarks are truly unwarranted. It’s up to mom-to-be to decide when she wants a child, and when she wants to get married. And the order those things happen are up to her as well....

A family is speaking out after a devastating murder-suicide in Lyman, Wyoming. Macey Dawn Bradshaw died shortly before Christmas after her longtime boyfriend, James Hunter, shot her in the head . Hunter then turned the gun on himself. The pair, who were in their early 20s, had an on-again, off-again relationship throughout their adolescence. In the last few years, things became more fraught as Hunter allegedly began dealing with mental health issues....

Grief is different for everyone, and healing comes in many forms. Nothing can prepare a parent for the loss of a child and life will never be the same again. Tamara Spearing became pregnant with her daughter, Gwendolyn, at age 26. The pregnancy came as surprise , but it was a wanted blessing. Spearing had no idea she and Gwendolyn would have a short, but profound time together. Today, Spearing uses social media to help other mothers navigate the world of child loss and to help them realize that it’s OK to have both grief and joy in our lives....

Of all the kitchen gadgets designed to make a cook’s life easier, the humble Crock-Pot truly delivers on its promise. Using a slow cooker means less fuss and less mess, not to mention less effort than many other cooking styles. Most meals don’t require much more than dumping a bunch of ingredients into the pot and turning it on! Plus, it’s super easy to find recipes that incorporate healthy ingredients to create family favorites....

A Detroit community has been left reeling after a couple was hit and killed while waiting for a bus. The couple, who did faith-based community work, were also parents. They had five sons ranging in age from 2 to 15. Thankfully, justice is being served — the woman who allegedly killed the parents, Dejah Latre Berry, has been arrested and charged. Of course, her arrest doesn’t change the fact that five boys are now orphans....

If you have a toddler, you’re likely drowning in a sea of artwork . There are probably paintings on your wall, drawings on your refrigerator, and piles of every little paper plate, paper towel roll, and popsicle stick creation they’ve ever made everywhere. It’s enough to make a clutter-hating mom go mad … or start throwing things out (shhh!). Of course, then there’s the guilt, but there’s a point at which enough is enough....

Hosting a slumber party for your kids can be a lot of fun — but it can also be repetitive. You know the drill: put the sleeping bags in the living room, stream a movie, make some popcorn. If you want to create an unforgettable kids’ slumber party, host the party inside an RV! Kids love novelty, so an RV sleepover will immediately pique their interest. Not only is it fun for kids, but it’s also a great option for parents, since it gives the kids a dedicated area to hang out just outside of the house (so they’re still close enough for supervision)....

When kids are growing up (especially when they’re little), they think about their birthdays for months leading up to the big day. And parents want to make their kids’ birthdays absolutely perfect! Whether you’re throwing an elaborate birthday party or just having a casual family get-together, it’s important to make sure kids know just how special and appreciated they are. Here are some tips for how to make a kid’s birthday truly unforgettable:...

A boy in Kansas is counting his blessings after a scary near-death experience. Lorenzo Lopez was sleeping in his bed when his necklace became entangled in the cord of his phone charger. What happened next is nothing short of a freak accident . Suddenly, the 8-year-old found himself on fire as well as being electrocuted. It was only because of his quick thinking that he managed to save himself from death....

There are times when we scroll on our phones and see things that totally blow our minds. Sure, some impressive adults are out there, but when we see kids doing amazing things , we have to stop. We’re moms; that’s just what we do. And when we tell you 9-year-old Indian weight lifter Arshia Goswami made us do a double take , we aren’t kidding. She’s accomplished weight-lifting feats that many adults couldn’t dream of doing, and her 735,000 Instagram followers can’t get enough....

A Missouri toddler died of severe dehydration from starvation, and prosecutors say child neglect led to his death. Alyssa Wehmeyer, 21, allegedly fed her 19-month-old son, Colt Keeney, for the last time nearly 43 hours before she found him unresponsive in his crib. An autopsy revealed the child suffered severe dehydration and had very little food in his stomach. But sadly, that wasn’t the only sign of trauma on his little body....

A mom had no issue with the fact that her cousin chose to have a childfree wedding — until she spotted other children at the ceremony. Prior to her cousin’s special day, the woman and her husband received a wedding invitation that specified that “no children” would be allowed at the event . After seeing this, the mom, whose daughter was 2 years old at the time, decided to contact her cousin to confirm that the wedding would indeed be childfree....

A 4-year-old girl in Oklahoma has died after an alleged shooting. Currently, not a lot of details have been given about what led to the shooting , but police say it is all still under investigation. Police are saying, however, that it doesn’t appear that the shooting was intentional. No charges have been made, and no suspects have been named, but all of those things could emerge in the coming days and weeks as the police investigation continues....

Audrey Roloff shared some of her family’s holiday celebrations, but also sparked concern by revealing that the last few months have been “challenging.” The former reality star recently shared that she is pregnant with her fourth child with husband Jeremy Roloff. As they prepare for their family to grow in the coming year, the former Little People, Big World couple is also in the middle of renovating their Oregon farmhouse. That certainly is a lot to deal with at once, but it looks like the family got to spend some quality time, as they spent their Christmas at the farm owned by Jeremy’s father, Matt Roloff....

Surrendering a newborn baby to a stranger is something parents do out of desperation. Thankfully, this can be done safely (and legally) at a fire station, hospital, law enforcement agency, or Safe Haven Baby Box . Despite these safety measures, recently a baby was abandoned in a shopping bag on a Bronx doorstep. New York City police officers are seeking information after a newborn was discovered crying, cold, and alone....