TRIGGER WARNING: This post contains information about suicide, which may be triggering to some. Jade Smith was just 13 years old when she jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge into the East River in New York City. Her suicide came after a nearly two-year battle with the Administration for Children’s Services. Jade suffered from severe mental health issues and often hallucinated. According to a lawsuit, a 2022 delusion changed Jade’s family’s life in the worst possible way....

The family of a 14-year-old girl shot and killed inside a Wisconsin home claim they had no idea their daughter was hanging out with the people suspected of hurting her. Officers from the Evansville Police Department responded to a call about a shooting at a home in the 300 block of South Madison Street around 9 a.m. April 6, 2025. When they arrived, police found Florencia Henthorn with a gunshot wound to the head....

Cold and flu season is every parent’s dreaded time of year—one day your little one is full of energy, and the next, they’re sniffling, coughing, and glued to the couch under a mountain of tissues. While we can’t always prevent the inevitable, we can be prepared. Having the right products on hand can make a world of difference when it comes to soothing symptoms, promoting rest, and keeping kids as comfortable as possible....

Ah, kids. They are sources of unintentional humor, aren’t they? And know what kids are doing these days? That’s right, they’re all sitting down to write their letters to Santa — those long, carefully printed missives containing unfortunate misspellings, outlandish demands, and of course, embarrassment for their parents! Kids do say the darndest things, eh? Especially to the jolly old fat guy who may bring them their every heart’s desire for Christmas....

A family in Arizona is playing a tense waiting game after their daughter was bitten by a rattlesnake . The toddler, Cara Reed, remains hospitalized and fighting for her life after the bites. She has gotten dozens of antivenom treatments as doctors monitor the effects. The whole experience has been the result of a freak incident , but that doesn’t make things less harrowing for the family. Now, the only thing they can do it wait and see what the future will hold....

For most parents, the middle school years are incredibly difficult to navigate. Unlike during the elementary years, in middle school there are real social, physical, and hormonal changes taking place that make these three years a true test of patience. And today kids have to go through all of these changes while being on the Internet! We asked parents who’ve already been through the wringer what advice they wish they would have known before their children started middle school, and one thing became very clear: It’s an emotional roller coaster for everyone....

It’s really hard to do holiday shopping for someone who has no idea what he wants. Sometimes it’s because the person legitimately has no idea and maybe doesn’t have many hobbies. But getting that person’s help with gift ideas is a struggle because he doesn’t know what he wants. Not knowing what he wants or needs for the holidays could be a side effect of the fact that he’s a new dad....

In a story that sounds almost unbelievable, a teen girl in Russia died after being mauled by pigs on her family’s farm. Currently, accounts vary as to what happened. Initial reports claim one of the pigs in the pen knocked the teen out, and then the other pigs attacked her. But now, a neighbor of the girl’s family is claiming that he may have contributed to her death . He was allegedly on the farm before she fell in the pigpen, and he says that he may have pushed her in....

When it’s time to find the perfect baby name, inspiration can come from just about anywhere. Many parents-to-be turn to the outdoors for nature-inspired names , and now that spring is finally here, we can’t help but think that so many of the flowers that are blooming right now actually make great baby names , too. Sure, the floral trend is nothing new in the baby name world — people have been naming their daughters Rose and Lily forever....

As the days get shorter and the air gets cooler, we’re already starting to feel the Halloween vibes . Even though Halloween is only one day of sugar-crazed, costume-wearing fun , there is no reason we can’t lean into the spooky, supernatural vibes all fall long! For many people, it’s super fun to embrace the idea of the mysterious and supernatural and get a little spooked. There is no better way to do that than binge watching some new and classic witchy movies and TV shows....

An American teenager is being detained in Paris after her newborn baby was killed. Police allege that the teen threw the newborn out the window . There are still a lot of details missing about the teen and her pregnancy or even why she was in Paris. Because the newborn was killed, the young woman is now facing possible prison time . Motives are yet to be determined, and there is no word yet on whether the teen will be sent back to the United States or will have to serve time in France....

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The royal family is usually pretty buttoned up when it comes to fashion — literally. They go to extravagant parties and wear evening gowns and tiaras and three-piece suits and almost never show any skin. And don’t get us wrong, we love their glamorous and unattainable high-fashion looks. But it’s also fun to see them switch things up and dress a little trendier or with a casual flair from time to time....

February is a month of love for people who have partners, but it can be a time to show love to family, too. And what better family member to show Valentine’s love to than dads? Of course, dads can get love all year, not just on holidays. There are birthdays and a bunch of other events that’ll give their loved ones an excuse to give to them and we thought we can make that process easier....

Summer is right around the corner, mamas, and for those who just found out they’ll be pregnant this summer, congrats! Being pregnant in summer means tons of opportunities to sport sexy and cute maternity swimsuits. Being able to wear maternity swimsuits is exciting because maternity swimsuits are fun ! There are different styles that match up to non-maternity styles but why not take the chance to show off the bump?...

Zebra Girls’ Fit-and-Flare Dress Amazon Pull-over dresses are not only easy to put on (with or without mom’s help) but they’re also great to layer with. Wear in late summer on its own, or pair with leggings or a long sleeve shirt as the weather turns cooler. Llama Shirt Dress Amazon Everybody loves llamas! Send little one back to school rocking a cute shirt dress and a llama pun to boot....

A 4-year-old child in California reportedly died in a senseless act of gun violence Friday evening. The boy, whose name has not been released, was allegedly shot as he sat in the back seat of a car. His parents rushed him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police say the shooting was part of a road rage incident . The incident occurred in Lancaster, about 75 miles from Los Angeles....

As a mom who has lived less than an hour from New York City nearly my entire life, my kids have been to “The City” more times than any of us can count. They’ve seen most of the major attractions, they’ve been to Broadway and Times Square, they’ve spent time in just about every playground in Central Park, they’ve strolled and they’ve eaten at the best restaurants. But, as a family, we still love to visit Manhattan at least a few times a year....

I remember watching my little 9-month-old baby boy pick up a car toy and automatically start pushing it around on his hands and knees. How do they just know how to do that!? I was convinced it was a boy thing, then I had a daughter. I learned very quickly that all kids adore playing with cars, and as my kids grew they became obsessed with Hot Wheels. I received samples and compensation for this post, all opinions are my own....

Police in Philadelphia need the public’s help identifying multiple people involved in a shooting on March 6 at a bus stop in the northeast area of the city. At least three people are suspected of opening fire from a parked car near a Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority bus stop in the Burholme neighborhood. Police confirmed the eight victims were all high school students at Northeast High School and were between the ages of 15 and 18....