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A mom of two was among the passengers on the American Airlines jet that collided with a US Army helicopter on January 29, 2025, her friends and family have confirmed. The collision reportedly killed 67 people, including at least two teenagers . Friends of the Shaffer family have launched a GoFundMe fundraiser on behalf of Nathan Shaffer as he mourns the loss of his wife, Wendy Jo Shaffer. Family friends described Wendy as ‘the heart of her family....

If your kids (and you!) are Lego fans, you’ve no doubt spent countless hours cobbling together castles, space ships, or heck, entire villages made out of these colored bricks. Yet did you know that in addition to these flights of fancy, Legos can also be put to use in more practical, real-world ways — say, as desk organizers, math lessons, pet feeders and far more? If you’re curious to see some more offbeat ways to incorporate Legos into your actual lives, look no further than this slideshow of amazing projects....

3Doodler Start+ Essentials 3D Pen Set Amazon Featuring no hot parts, this 3D printing pen is the only child-safe 3D pen on the market. The recently upgraded model now features 50% faster charging and 50% more starter filament, along with 10 new stencils and a safety standby mode. The screen-free learning tool includes 3Doodler Start 3D Pen, DoodlePad/Doodlemat, three mixed-color packs or Start+ plastics (72 Strands), a micro-USB charger, and an activity guide....

The Duggars might not be on reality TV anymore, but one of our favorite parts of watching 19 Kids & Counting and Counting On was seeing the Duggar children grow up, fall in love, and live happily ever after — so far, anyway. Though their method of dating, or courting, is definitely different than the way most people do it, there’s something so sweet about seeing them find the people they’re meant to be with....

Most of our kids will be embarking on a brand-new school year in just a few short weeks. With the big day looming, many moms may be breathing a sigh of relief, but before our kiddos return to the classroom, the often intimidating tasks of shopping for back-to-school supplies and well … preparing for a whole new — and sometimes chaotic — daily routine, must be dealt with. Getting kids ready to head back to school can be expensive and time-consuming, and once they start, if we don’t have solid organizational tools and tactics to rely on, things can start to feel out of control pretty quickly....

Doctors have amputate d most of the toes of 14-year-old Chase Allen, and there’s a possibility he may have to lose his feet as well. On May 3, 2025, Chase and two other boys were electrocuted by an overhead high-voltage cable at the Millfield School. Located in the United Kingdom, Millfield is one of the most prestigious boarding schools in the country and one of the most expensive, with an annual tuition of £58,000, or approximately $76,000 USD....

According to the Mayo Clinic , in early childhood, pacifiers can help soothe a baby and even reduce sudden infant death syndrome risks. But to prevent lasting dental or speech issues, parents need to wean their kids off the binkies eventually. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends weaning from pacifiers around 1 year old up until 3 years old — when changes to a child’s bite become harder to correct....

Anyone who has ever been pregnant knows that pregnancy is a full-body experience. Everything from the shape of our bellies to the width of our feet and even the size of our eyeballs ( this is true !) changes during those critical nine months. And the truth is that, for a lot of us, some parts of our bodies are changed forever by being pregnant. Hips stay wider, stretch marks fade but never really go away, and the original size and shape of our nipples might become a distant memory....

LeAndrew Williams was just 15 years old when he shot and killed 49-year-old Jimmie Lee Pierce Jr. during an armed robbery. Pierce sat outside his home in the Northwest Plaza Apartments on North West Street in Jackson, Mississippi , on May 16, 2022, when Williams and two men approached him and demanded his wallet. Following Pierce’s death, investigators learned Williams had allegedly found explicit text messages on his mom’s phone from Pierce that upset him....

An Alabama mother desperately wants help finding her teenage son’s killer. D’Marcus Riggins, 17, and another person were shot late in the evening on August 8, 2025. Sylacauga Police Department officers responded to the Drew Court Community around 10:30 p.m., after receiving a call about shots fired. An unidentified victim received injuries that were not life-threatening, but D’Marcus Riggins died from his wounds . Now, police need the public’s help identifying a suspect....

“What can I do?” This is the biggest question new moms often hear from friends, family, and coworkers after giving birth. And while new moms are grateful for the support, they’re also often too exhausted, overwhelmed, and sometimes embarrassed to answer the question as honestly as they’d like. “You can give me like two hours of sleep?” they might think. “Like … just two hours, please?” We asked moms from around the country to tell us what they found to be especially helpful and loving in the first weeks and months after they had just given birth — as well as what they wished friends and family members had offered them that they felt too embarrassed to ask for themselves....

Having toddlers means always having to work hard to get ANYWHERE on time. Making sure they have everything they need for the day (we’re talking, lunch, snacks, and more) can be a challenge in itself, especially when getting to work on time is already difficult enough. Of course, getting a toddler ready for school or day care is also a part of the never-ending struggle, as selecting the right clothes and shoes and making sure their hair is styled away from their face comes with its own set of problems....

When it comes to baby names, we typically put them into one of two categories: baby boy or girl names . However, some families may prefer gender neutral names. For some parents, gender neutral names are a way to avoid imposing a gender stereotype on a child in any way. Or, they may want to keep the baby’s sex a surprise and select a name that fits any role. Others just happen to like a name and are determined to use it no matter what....

It seems like almost a universal truth that c hild-free people are the most confident “parents” ever . I know I was certainly guilty of a few “I would never let my kid do XYZ” or “I would never let that happen if I were a mom” before I actually became one. But every parent at some point eats those words during their parenting journey because the truth is, when it comes to kids, there are no guarantees about anything....

Tattooed mamas are sure of one thing: Getting more is always the best option. But deciding on the perfect tattoo design can get pretty tricky. It’s going to be there forever (wherever “there” is going to be), so it needs to be perfect. It should be a total expression of the inked person, and what is more personal than honoring a tattooed mama’s children? So, of course, before anything gets inked onto the skin, be sure to pick a tattoo artist with some experience and talent....

Finding the perfect balance of whimsy and what reflects your own personal style can be a challenge when it comes to designing your baby-to-be’s nursery. But Jessie De Lowe, the art therapist and yoga instructor behind the popular blog How You Glow , nailed it with the help of online interior design service Laurel & Wolf . The nursery Jessie designed with Laurel & Wolf basically is the stuff boho chic dreams are made of: clean lines, soothing yet cheerful colors, creative functionality, and an overall vibe of that highly coveted laid-back California cool....

Nearly a year after former Good Morning America anchors Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes were exposed for having an affair while they were married to other people, they’re still together … and now, they’re taking their relationship public. On Wednesday, Amy and T.J. went social media official with a post on Instagram, announcing their new podcast in the process. Is this finally going to be when we find out how everything went down last year?...

Sleepovers are a hot topic among parents. Some don’t allow them , and others have strict rules about where their children can sleep or who is welcome to spend the night at their home. Whether they are at a family member’s home or a friend’s, we can all agree that we want our children to be cared for and loved, no matter where they are. A mom hosted a sleepover for her daughter and a few friends and thought everyone was on the same page ahead of time....

A doctor has been arrested, as have multiple others, in connection with the sudden death last year of Matthew Perry. The Friends star was 54 when he was found dead in his hot tub last October from “ acute effects of ketamine ,” the source of which federal authorities have been investigating in recent months. Several drug dealers allegedly involved in getting the ketamine to Perry — who had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy at the time of his death — have also been arrested, law enforcement sources told TMZ Thursday....

A senseless act of domestic violence has changed an Illinois school community forever. Steven Lee, 54, reportedly showed up outside of Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn on September 16, 2025, just after 4 p.m. He wasn’t there to pick up a child or to make a delivery. No, Steven Lee was a man on a deranged mission. His estranged wife, 46-year-old Nerissa Lee, worked as a vice principal at the school....