iStock According to lawsuit documents obtained by The Independent , Monique-Gale Messina, a white teacher at Eldred Junior Senior High School in Sullivan County, New York, asked two Black students if they were “pure-bred Black” because of their light skin tone. The woman also apparently asked the students about their hair texture. This conversation allegedly happened in front of other students. There was no doubt that Messina had done something wrong....

A judge has ordered a Las Vegas teenager to remain in jail without bond following a deadly car crash. Jose Gutierrez, 19, allegedly drove his car more than 100 miles per hour and crashed into 11 other vehicles. His pregnant girlfriend, 20-year-old Adilene Duran Rincon, died in the crash. Authorities believe Gutierrez intentionally caused the accident, but they’re still trying to determine why. The accident occurred on November 18 , 2025, and killed Duran Rincon and 38-year-old Edward Garcia, People reported ....

An evidently angry student who lost phone privileges at school allegedly started a dormitory fire in Georgetown, Guyana . Mahdia Secondary School burned to the ground Sunday, killing at least 19 students. A 14-year-old girl reportedly started the fire after the doors were locked for the evening, consequently trapping students inside. The alleged teenage arsonist was reportedly in a relationship with an older man and threatened to torch the school if school officials took her phone away....

We want our kids to grow into independent people. We encourage them to take the risk, to put themselves out there, to set a goal, and try to achieve it. These were all the things likely going through an Idaho teen’s parents’ minds when she placed an online ad offering her services for babysitting . Instead, the teen was allegedly terrorized by a man in Hamilton, New Jersey. Travis Reisen, 45, is no stranger to sexual misconduct....

A family took their child to a doctor thinking that he would be taken care of, but in reality, their teenager ended up dead. The doctor they trusted with their child’s health reportedly turned out to be completely unqualified to perform surgery, but did it anyway. As a result of the alleged negligence , a family is mourning their child’s death. Thankfully, the police are already doing what they can to make sure the person who fooled people into believing he could perform the surgery faces consequences for his actions....

Almost one-fifth of young people with access to smartphones turn to chatbots because they find it easier than talking to a real person, while some even say they trust artificial intelligence more than humans, according to research. More than three-quarters of those aged 11 to 18 surveyed said they are mostly on screens in their free time, with almost half (48%) spending the majority of their spare time in their bedrooms....

When you’re a parent, sometimes all you want to do is relax a little and let loose. Parenting is a stressful, full-time job, and we all deserve to relax and remember that we are people in addition to being parents. This may feel especially true for parents of young kids, who often crave a break from their little ones. While it’s important for parents to find time for themselves, it’s also important they make sure the child is properly cared for....

Regularly practicing gratitude is powerful for those who want to lead a happier, healthier life. Gratitude impacts almost all aspects of our lives. Being appreciative for what we have has been scientifically linked to better relationships, physical health, mental health, and self-esteem. With all that being said, it’s undeniable that teaching our kids how to be grateful is incredibly important. But the idea of gratitude may seem like an abstract or intangible concept for children, especially younger ones....

If you’re a mom who has tried to shop with a teenager anytime recently, you know that the 1990s and 2000s are back with a vengeance. From lacy tank tops meant to wear under cardigans and T-shirts to cargo pants with the biggest pockets, strolling through a store these days can feel like stepping back in time. And while we can argue whether revisiting the past is a good or a bad thing, when it comes to childhood `90s toys, I think we can all agree that bringing back our beloved favorites is a very good thing indeed....

Going trick-or-treating with the kids? What do you do with the baby? You could always hang back and push a stroller. But wouldn’t it be a lot more fun to make the baby part of your costume? Yes — if you have either of these Mom & Baby costumes from Party City! You two will be the cutest creatures on the block if you go in this Octopus & Diver Mom & Baby Costume ....

The media and entertainment landscape that we grew up with looked a lot different than it does for kids today. We had televisions, landlines, radios, VHS, CDs, and DVDs — oh, and some had pagers. If a friend wanted to catch up with us, they would usually have to call the house and make chit-chat with our parents first. Today, toddlers are playing on touchpads and teenagers are attached to their smartphones 24/7....

Keeping children entertained can be an ordeal. One of the best ways to do it is to get them out of the house. Whether you’re just taking a walk or organizing a family vacation , the time seems to pass more quickly when your little ones aren’t staring at you awaiting your next party trick. One mom on TikTok took her children on a little field trip to pass the time and simultaneously expose them to some culture....

June is Pride Month and in an effort to provide the best, most useful resources for parents in 2024, CafeMom spoke with Leo Preziosi Jr. , founder and executive director of Live Out Loud , a New York-based nonprofit organization that supports LGBTQ+ youth. Live Out Loud cultivates safe, inclusive, and affirming education environments for LGBTQ+ kids, by connecting them to positive role models, resources, and opportunities in the LGBTQ+ community....

Though many people believe that President Donald Trump is trying to avoid talking about the “Epstein files,” that hasn’t stopped the public from demanding that more information be released. Over the past several months, Trump’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell have come under scrutiny amid concerns about how the Trump administration has handled the Epstein files . It’s a topic that people continue to talk about frequently, but Trump recently suggested that he hasn’t heard about it in a while....

Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that definitely evolves as you go through life’s different stages. There are four distinct phases that I’ve gone through so far. The first is when you’re a kid, the second is when you are single, the third is when you are married or have a steady partner, and the final stage is after you become a parent. I didn’t really expect the holiday feeling to shift so much after having kids, but looking back on my own childhood, I can’t say that I’m really all that surprised....

You know those hilarious Allstate ads poking fun at 40-somethings becoming their parents? It’s funny because it’s true, at least on my end. Growing up, a household rule for my siblings and me was that we had to do one sport per season during the school year — or at least an extracurricular activity — and finish it out, even if we didn’t love it. I think it was a good way to give us kids the opportunity to try a range of sports and clubs but also teach a bit of perseverance....

TRIGGER WARNING: This post contains information about infant loss, which may be triggering to some. That perfect little outfit. A soft, blue sleeper with tiny elephants dancing across. When I was pregnant, I thought about that “going home” outfit for my child, an adorable piece of clothing that would help introduce him to the world. But, as a parent of child loss , I never had that picture-perfect moment....

Days after a shooter opened fire at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, friends and family fondly remember the three children and three adults who died in the senseless tragedy. Former student Audrey Hale , 28, shot out a side door at the school on Monday to get in and proceeded to shoot and kill six people, ultimately losing her life in a shoot-out with police. The latest attack on our children is the deadliest of its kind in nearly a year and has shaken the entire country....

A Detroit woman returning from vacation had no idea she would soon be living a nightmare . Elauntra Sutton left her 4-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter in the care of her mother, Sandra Davis, and her sister, Kourtney Davis. Sutton tried contacting the women on her way home but could not get in touch with them. When she saw photos of a destroyed vehicle in a fire that looked like her mother’s, she knew something was wrong....

For couples that dream of having a baby, infertility can be devastating. The negative emotions and ups and downs that can come with struggling to get pregnant can be hard to cope with. Navigating these challenges can be even more difficult if you don’t have supportive people to lean on. One woman on Reddit shared that she and her husband have been trying to have a child for a long time, but they haven’t been able to get pregnant....