Study: Children gained 8 to 10 pounds during coronavirus lockdown
A new study says that during the COVID-19 lockdown, children gained an average of 7 pounds and doctors and health experts are advising parents to make sure their children stay active and healthy.
Are playdates OK? Letting your children socialize safely
Kids can start to socialize and get together with their friends, as long as parents reinforce the importance of safety measures, experts say.
Advocates concerned over drop in reported child abuse cases in NYC
Child abuse and neglect hotlines in New York City are taking far fewer calls, but with children at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some child welfare advocates don’t believe that the numbers represent reality.
Reports of child abuse in NYC have dropped
Child welfare advocates say they are concerned by a recent drop in child abuse reports in New York City, arguing that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the numbers do not represent reality.
‘These are not just names, but loved ones’: BabyNames.com lists names of individuals killed by police
BabyNames.com displayed the names of people who were killed by police over the years on their homepage.
Elmer Fudd will not use a gun in new 'Looney Tunes' cartoons
Elmer Fudd has made a big change for the newest series of "Looney Tunes" cartoons.
Child development expert shares ways to talk to kids about racism
A child development expert shared some advice for parents left wondering when to start talking to their kids about racism.
NJ announces dates for reopenings of childcare, sports, camps, horse racing, houses of worship
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced several reopening dates Friday for activities and organizations that have been shut down to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Dating over Zoom? Don't be surprised if those online sparks fizzle in person
Now, as states start to ease restrictions, some may have broached taking the next step: an in-person rendezvous.
Kids are spending more than recommended time on screens amid COVID-19 pandemic
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
Childcare a growing concern as economy reopens
Parents are beginning to head back to work as the economy reopens, but how will they handle having their children cared for?
Childcare concerns as economies reopen
Parents are beginning to head back to work as the economy reopens, but how will they handle having their children cared for?
3 boys let black widow bite them in hopes of turning into Spider-Man
Hoping to gain superpowers like Spider-Man, three young brothers poked a black widow with a stick until it bit them.
Family asks for return of gold cross worn by Army vet as he died
Steve and Teresa Esposito had the type of story that might inspire a love song. He was just out of the Army when the young couple met and moved to Brooklyn where they remained married for 70 years.
Study ranks best and worst states for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic
A recent study conducted by researchers at Caring.com has ranked the best and worst states for seniors during the coronavirus crisis.
Husband sets up ‘date nights’ outside hospital window while wife is on bedrest awaiting birth of son
A husband set up a "date" night with his expectant wife through a hospital window as she isolates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grandfather moved to tears after first-generation college grads surprise him outside of nursing home
Vana Ebrahimi graduated from law school and her brother graduated from medical school in 2020.
Napping helps preschoolers unlock their full potential for learning
For many parents of young children, the highlight of their day is nap time – not for them, but for their little ones. Especially now, with most preschools closed, getting a child to nap is the golden ticket.
Massachusetts mother who beat coronavirus meets baby one month after giving birth
A Massachusetts mother who contracted the coronavirus while she was pregnant says her “heart was skipping” this week when she finally got to hold her new child – 28 days after he was born.
Kids and coronavirus: What's safe and what isn't? Local pediatrician provides answers
Parents, you have a lot of questions when it comes to your kids. What's safe? What's not?