Researchers caution that parents’ long-term use of opioids may increase the odds of their kids attempting suicide. Continue reading.
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Parents’ opioid use increases kids’ suicide risk
Study looks beyond breed to assess dog bite risk to children 
In about 60 percent of dog bite cases, the breed was unknown, so researchers also looked at the characteristics of the dogs.
Read More »Today is 143 Day in PA, a statewide day of kindness honoring Fred Rogers 
Today, May 23, is Pennsylvania’s first statewide day of kindness, honoring the man and his building upon his legacy.
Read More »Pregnant Daphne Oz says she launched parenting podcast because ‘Motherhood can be really lonely’ 
She was inspired to start her new podcast Mom Brain with fellow mother of four Hilaria Baldwin to give moms a place they can feel safe and heard. Continue reading.
Read More »Young women and moms get the least amount of sleep: Study 
Not surprisingly, stress was found to play a key role in sleep disturbances for both men and women.
Read More »A bookworm mom’s worst nightmare 
My parents thoughtfully saved my childhood copy of The Monster at the End of the Book for 30 years so I could share the joy of it with my children someday. My daughter destroyed it inside of three minutes. Continue reading.
Read More »CONTEST: Summer toy giveaway 2019! 
We have some of the hottest toys of the season to give away in one big prize package!
Read More »5 tips for reducing parental anxiety 
As parents, we seem naturally gifted in the art of worry. We worry about our children's safety and overall well-being. We fear they’re sad or feeling hurt socially. The list goes on.
Read More »Jamie Otis on struggling to conceive baby No. 2: ‘I thought having a family would be very easy’ 
After suffering another miscarriage in January, Jamie Otis is continuing to open up about her struggles to expand her family. Continue reading.
Read More »Kourtney Kardashian reveals Kim’s baby bombshell to Kris Jenner 
Kris Jenner had the ultimate Mother's Day surprise as Ellen brought out Kourtney Kardashian, her kids Mason, Penelope, and Reign, and Kim's children, North, Saint, and Chicago. Kim was noticeably absent...
Read More »Pennsylvania, other states affected by outbreak of Salmonella from backyard chickens 
Pennsylvania is one of three states most affected by an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to contact with live poultry in backyard flocks — mainly chicks and ducklings.
Read More »New Disney on Ice to skate into Giant Center this October 
“Road Trip Adventure” will head to Hershey’s Giant Center for seven performances from October 17-20, 2019.
Read More »Psychedelic parenting: The sad new trend of microdosing moms 
The disconnect between what we’re seeing from other smiling happy families online and what we’re actually experiencing makes us want to improve our own parenting skills — making quick fixes like microdosing so appealing. Continue reading.
Read More »Red Cross offers 15 summer safety tips for swimming, grilling and attending crowded events 
The American Red Cross wants everyone to enjoy the season and offers safety tips you can follow all summer long.
Read More »The top baby names of 2018 are out – and lots of celeb-inspired monikers are top 
According to the experts at Nameberry.com, there’s a new wave of celebrity and pop culture influence at work. Continue reading.
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