A 12-year-old girl was critically injured in a horrific accident on her first day of school. The unnamed child was reportedly getting out of the car at Booker Middle School in Sarasota, Florida, when she dropped her backpack and a few things fell out. What happened next changed the lives of everyone in the school community. According to WFTS, the child’s mother didn’t realize her daughter had bent down as the girl was apparently out of her line of vision....

It’s no secret that there’s an opioid crisis in the US. Tens of thousands of deaths happen each year in the nation because of fentanyl alone. Sometimes, those deaths involve innocent victims – and recently, a mom was arrested after her 2-year-old died from a fentanyl overdose. In February 2025, Riley Tehy Wormington, 23, was arrested in Colorado. Her toddler child died in North Carolina one year ago, and now, she faces serious charges....

Last year, moms Keri and Ashley needed a relaxing weekend getaway , so they took a trip to Ashley’s parents’ RV for a weekend of rest, fun, and nature. They had such a great time in the RV that they decided to expand their entourage for their RV trip this year — that’s right, they’re bringing the kids! And while last year’s getaway was stationary (the RV served as their home base for a weekend of hiking, crafting, and glamping), this year they’re taking the show on the road....

A North Carolina mom is facing charges after encouraging her child to start trouble. Amanda Nicole Sherrill allegedly took her teenager to the home of another teen to start a fight. And then, she allegedly got involved herself . Police haven’t shared any information about why Sherrill encouraged her teen to do such a thing. As a parent, it’s hard when your child has a conflict with another kid. Even though it might feel really good to let them start a physical altercation with the other child, we can’t always act on that impulse....

Three weeks after the horrific killing of 2-year-old Bre’Yon Wells , his mother faces charges in his death. Bianca Wells left Bre’Yon in the care of Nicco Cotton, who allegedly sexually assaulted and asphyxiated the toddler on October 27, 2025. The 21-year-old turned himself in to police on October 29. Wells mourned the loss of her son and created a now-deleted GoFundMe account. As prosecutors took a closer look at the case , they found Wells to be complicit in her son’s death....

A community in Oklahoma is mourning the death of a mother and her three young children who reportedly died in a murder-suicide on July 20. Police came to the home near East Dogwood Court and Cypress Street in Verdigris after they noticed fireworks being set off nearby. It was then that they found Brandy McCaslin, 39, had barricaded herself in the home and had taken another woman hostage ....

TRIGGER WARNING: This post contains information about stillbirth and infant loss, which may be triggering to some. A pregnant Arizona mom couldn’t wait to meet her baby girl but claims a police officer who was driving drunk stole her moment. While driving in Mesa on May 24, 2024, Jade Shone was involved in a car accident at 22 weeks pregnant. Tempe Police Officer Zachary Hyde allegedly blew through an intersection without ensuring it was clear beforehand....

A Minnesota mother wants answers after she says her kindergarten daughter ended up hospitalized after another child at school gave her candy . Rachel Hodges’ daughter, Da’Kyah, reportedly became extremely sick and disoriented after ingesting what she described as looking like pills. Hodges says Da’Kyah, who has a twin, didn’t even recognize her sibling, and the terrified mother says the school owes her an explanation. Hodges told WCCO she received a call from Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School in Minneapolis regarding Da’Kyah falling ill at school on May 6....

Is there anything better than visiting your childhood home and finding your parents held on to a few of your things for decades? Maybe your favorite toy or blanket is still in your childhood bedroom, or your prom dress hangs in the closet. If you’re really lucky, your parents might have a tote or two in the basement filled with treasures. One Michigan family did something even better for their daughter, who grew up in the 1980s....

A sweet gesture to honor a family member who died has turned into a major headache for one man on Reddit. According to the new dad, both he and his brother’s wives gave birth during the time of heavy social distancing. Unknowingly, each man named their new baby after their brother who had died. Unfortunately, the man’s brother shared the name of his baby first, so now the Redditor is torn: Should he go ahead and tell everyone that he used the same baby name – or should he make a switch before it’s too late?...

One month after giving birth to her third child with husband Austin Forsyth, Joy-Anna Duggar has revealed that she’s ready to grow her family again. No, the Counting On alum isn’t already pregnant, but she is hoping to become so again in the future. She made the big reveal during a recent Q&A. Fans got a chance to have all their burning questions answered on Saturday, when Joy posted a YouTube Q&A to her channel....

A big learning curve comes when you welcome a new baby , and those first six weeks can be really challenging. When Todd Wilson and Kristen Yanow brought their first baby home at the start of the year, they were surprised by how loud and often their baby cried. And while they realized that crying was expected — they didn’t want their neighbors to worry. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Todd Wilson (@send__help)...

Sister Wives star Kody Brown is reflecting on his failures in plural marriage and what that might mean for his future relationships. After his relationships with Christine, Janelle, and Meri all imploded within a 14-month time period , he is now focusing on his remaining and only wife, Robyn Brown. In fact, it seems like he’s now planning to only pursue monogamy given how quickly his long-term relationships fell apart ....

Some parents have concerns about their children playing video games for fear that it could possibly incite violence, but most would never dream that things could actually escalate to such a life-altering level within their own families. But evidently, it can. A 19-year-old teen from Oklahoma named William Spencer has been arrested after being accused of stabbing his older brother after experiencing a bout of intense rage while the pair were playing video games....

Child abuse, neglect, and mistreatment are wrong no matter the circumstances . It will never make sense how a grown adult can intentionally hurt a defenseless child. Sometimes, the circumstances are so vile that no punishment feels fitting for the crime. On January 10, 2026, police in Missouri reportedly uncovered one of those situations. Inside a Troy home, they found three adults living with eight children in conditions so deplorable that police noted they became “overwhelmed” by the smell of rotting food and feces....

He may live in a castle and have more stamps on his passport than most do in a lifetime, but apparently, Prince George is as un-entitled as it gets … despite the fact that he’s a key part of the future of the monarchy. According to a report in The Sun , the future king of England has a habit of helping Waitrose delivery staff bring in the bags of groceries....

A lot of things changed for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle when they walked away from royal life more than five years ago, along with losing privileges that came with working for The Firm. At the time, the couple agreed that included the ability to use their HRH titles (or “his/her royal highness”), but now that Meghan seems to be back to using it anyway, Prince William is reportedly angrier with the Sussexes than ever – and that’s really saying something....

Dads everywhere know what it’s like to take an unexpected blow to the nether regions from a pint-sized human when they least expect it. It’s not pleasant, and it can cause some serious setbacks to hands-on fathering. A day at the park can quickly turn into pain for a dad who didn’t see that toddler kick coming. Fortunately, Frida — maker of the infamous Frida snot-sucker — has the perfect solution: FridaBalls kid-proof underwear with cushioning right where it counts....

Earlier this week, social media was abuzz with a possible new couple alert. Rumors were swirling that Reese Witherspoon and Kevin Costner were an item after they both went through high-profile divorces this year. Since breakups seem to be this year’s biggest celebrity trend , people latched on to the possibility of this pairing quickly, firing up the rumor mill in mere minutes. But before you get too excited, it seems that maybe someone jumped the gun when they outed the new couple....

After Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s shocking split, it really feels like any celebrity relationship could come to an end. So, as Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton continue to spend time apart, people have naturally started wondering if that means they’re dealing with their own marital problems. Gwen and Blake tied the knot in 2021 after meeting on The Voice in 2014. After about four years of marriage, some sources claim that the “magic” has worn off a bit....