Photographer takes front porch portraits to benefit United Way, police
Studio 27 Photography on Long Island has found a way to take family portraits during this pandemic and give back to the community.
Lowe's delivering $1M worth of Mother's Day flowers to moms isolated in senior facilities due to COVID-19
The flowers will be delivered to long-term care and senior living facilities in cities hardest hit by the pandemic.
Baby boy gets confetti party from medical staff after final round of chemotherapy
A 10-month-old North Carolina boy gets a confetti party after completing his final round of chemotherapy.
How the coronavirus pandemic is impacting foster families
While the coronavirus pandemic has largely spared children, some of the country’s most vulnerable youth, those in foster care, are being impacted in other ways.
The challenge of fostering children during the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is challenging for many families, but it has been extra-challenging for the foster families and at-risk children.
#ThankYouHeroes: Mattel unveils new collection of toys honoring front line workers of COVID-19
All net proceeds will be donated to #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative created to help provide essential supplies, equipment and resources for health care workers and their families.
Families stuck at home create entertaining videos
The Mull family of New Jersey and the Presley family in North Carolina are using their time stuck indoors during the pandemic to make people smile and laugh.
Dak Prescott's older brother, Jace, passes away at 31
The older brother of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has died.
New parents, hospitals attempting to navigate childbirth in the midst of a pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a new wrench into parenthood, with hospitals limiting visitations after delivery, among other changes.
Mother pleads for help, calling for clinical drug to treat daughter with COVID-19
A 27-year-old woman is in the hospital battling coronavirus, and her mom is pleading for help.
Celebrating birthdays virtually in the age of coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has unfortunately ruined many birthday parties for children all across the world. Now, parents across the world are trying to create virtual birthday parties for kids, to make sure that there are moments of joy amongst the crisis.
Infant temperament predicts personality in adulthood, NIH study suggests
The study was published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and was funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Nursing home resident cries after receiving pillow with late wife's photo on it
A nursing home employee is showing how a small act of kindness can still make a world of difference.
Moms with sick newborns thankful for free housing during shelter-in-place
Shelter-in-place orders now mean only one person at a time is allowed to be with the baby.
Michelle Obama to read children's books on PBS amid coronavirus outbreak
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.
Study: Pregnant women should be tested for COVID-19
A study of 215 pregnant women who recently gave birth in NYC provides important information about the coronavirus and newborns.
How coronavirus is affecting custody arrangements for divorced parents
Minimizing COVID-19 exposure and risk can be extra-difficult for children of divorce who might live between two households. FOX 5 NY spoke to a lawyer about how social distancing rules may affect custody arrangements.
High schoolers launch positive hotline for seniors
Students at a high school in Canada have launched a hotline aimed uplifting senior citizens who are alone during the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. launches web portal to help Social Security recipients with kids get stimulus checks
The Treasury Department has created an online web tool to help make sure those receiving Social Security benefits, who didn't file a tax return recently, can get stimulus checks.
Many Easter baskets filled with sanitizers and toilet paper this year, while egg hunts go virtual
Everyone is getting a little extra clever and thinking outside the egg this spring holiday season.