“I just can’t do this.” Harried parents forgo home school
Frustration is mounting as more families across the U.S. enter their second or even third week of distance learning — and some overwhelmed parents say it will be their last.
Premature baby with coronavirus, believed to be Scotland’s youngest COVID-19 patient, defeats virus
An infant believed to be Scotland’s youngest coronavirus patient is on the mend after contracting the novel virus at just 3 weeks old.
Free children’s book from global health organizations helps kids cope with COVID-19
You can download the book, “My Hero is You, How Kids Can Fight COVID-19”, for free online from the Inter-Agency Standing Committee’s website.
COVID-19 is mostly mild and rarely fatal for US kids, data show
While the illness usually isn’t severe in kids, some do get sick enough to require hospital treatment, data suggest.
Sanford neighborhood organizes "bear hunt" for families to get outside
Neighbors in the Lake Forest neighborhood in Sanford are hiding teddy bears in their front windows for children to spot on walks and bike rides.
Kids and coronavirus: What are the dangers?
Like many parents, Kerry McKenna didn’t think her 4-year-old son was in danger of contracting coronavirus.
Daycares struggle but stay open to help essential workers
Few get past the front doors at Ladybird Academy of Wekiva Springs in Longwood these days.
Kids can still transmit COVID-19, should stay home while school is out
Although elderly people and people with compromised immune systems are more likely to fall severely ill from COVID-19, children can still catch the virus and transmit it.
Scholastic offering free educational online activities for children to keep learning
With millions of children home from school over the next couple weeks, Scholastic has put together a website to keep students busy and learning.
Home school teacher offers parents tips amid closings due to coronavirus
Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.
Krispy Kreme to deliver doughnuts from almost all locations starting Feb. 29
Krispy Kreme will begin nationwide delivery services on Feb. 29, and to commemorate Leap Day, the doughnut company will surprise hospital staff and parents with goodies for any Leap Babies.
Alabama cop shows off dance moves at Mardi Gras parade
A cop marching behind a group of dancers in a Mardi Gras parade couldn’t resist but join in the festivities.
California couple who just adopted newborn girl showered with love on Southwest flight
A couple who adopted a newborn daughter in Colorado was heading back home to California and had an unforgettable experience on a Southwest Airlines flight.
Think your baby is a star? Gerber is looking for its next spokesbaby
Gerber, the baby nutrition and food brand, is looking for its 2020 Gerber baby. Could your little love be the next spokesbaby?
Pregnant mom brings Nerf gun to hospital to keep husband awake: 'Mom hack level 10,000'
A woman about to give birth brought a toy Nerf gun to the hospital so her husband wouldn’t accidentally fall asleep when his help was needed.
‘Baby Shark’ toy saves Wisconsin toddler's life after stray bullet pierces bedroom wall, police say
A “Baby Shark” doll narrowly saved the life of a toddler after absorbing a stray bullet that ripped through the walls of her family’s Madison home on Sunday, according to police.
Taco Bell makes 8-year-old with brain cancer honorary employee
There’s no minimum age requirement for having a dream.
Cervical cancer survivor, 41, gives birth to 'miracle twins’: 'I feel incredibly lucky’
A British woman who survived cervical cancer but was told she may never be able to have children has since welcomed a set of “miracle” twins.
Late firefighter's newborn daughter has moving photo shoot with dad's firehouse brothers
The family of a late firefighter in Illinois is honoring his memory with a new photoshoot featuring his newborn baby girl.
Grandmother has baby 'doing dishes' in hilarious viral video: 'He loves water'
This 9-month-old went from being fussy to enjoying himself while “doing dishes” all thanks to his quick thinking grandmother.