Parenting

Pets 2 days ago

Deployed soldier pleads for rescue of puppy found overseas: 'Part of my soul'

Sgt. Nico, who is deployed overseas, has called on the nonprofit Paws of War to help deliver his found dog, Mia, to safety in the U.S., where his family is waiting.

ENTERTAINMENT 2 days ago

'AGT' judge Simon Cowell has rare public outing with son and fiancée after revealing 10-year-old 'saved' him

Simon Cowell made a rare red carpet appearance with his fiancée, Lauren Silverman, and their 10-year-old son, Eric, ahead of the “America's Got Talent" quarterfinals Tuesday.

Parenting 3 days ago

'Next-level helicopter parents' are tracking college students, stunting their development, say experts

The start of school has led to reports of parents tracking their college-aged children from afar, calling deans and professors and getting involved in roommate issues. Experts weighed in.

Faith & Values 3 days ago

Faith leader says parents 'should not trust the world to teach their kids about God'

It's up to parents to teach their children faith — authentically and up close, said Pastor Jesse Bradley of Grace Community Church in Auburn, Washington. Here are tips for parents and caregivers.

Breakfast 4 days ago

'All You Can Eat' pancakes return to IHOP for back-to-school season, plus cooking tips and a recipe

In an attempt to ease the sting on wallets, IHOP changed its "All You Can Eat" pancake offer to back-to-school season. Diners can get unlimited pancakes with select combos.

LIFESTYLE 4 days ago

Extreme dorm-room décor has some folks going over the top: 4 ways to stay grounded

Amid today's sophisticated and high-end dorm-room decor, what are parents and students to do? A mental health professional shared four key insights for families as their kids start college.

Family 4 days ago

After 'nightmare' weekend, woman denies family member's kids another free getaway at her home

Writing on Reddit, a woman in her 30s described a "nightmare" scenario when the three children of her brother stayed at her home for a weekend — and why she won't agree to the arrangement again.

Rare Diseases 4 days ago

Father created a drug to save his son from a rare disease, now other families are desperate to get it

When his infant son was diagnosed with a rare, fatal disease, a Canadian father was dismayed to discover there was no treatment or cure — and so he set out to make one himself.

LIFESTYLE 5 days ago

Girl, age 12, wins top fishing prize of 'Master Angler Milestone': 'She does it all'

Lucy Moore is the first female and the youngest angler to achieve the coveted fishing award, Master Angler Milestone in Maryland, and already has her sights set on her next big achievement.

LIFESTYLE 5 days ago

Grieving man refuses to give deceased wife's clothes to 'selfish' sister

A man writing on Reddit described a family situation in which his "selfish" sister would like the clothes left behind by his deceased wife. The drama has drawn over 22,000 reactions.