Letters to Santa now available online at USPS Operation Santa
A digital bank of letters allows good Samaritans to read letters online and adopt a wish from a letter author.
1 in 5 American adolescents are prediabetic and at high risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
Prediabetes, the condition which ultimately leads to type 2 diabetes if not managed, is on the rise among American youth, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics Monday.
Experts say your Christmas tree, decorations can make you sick
Christmas trees might make you feel merry and bright, but experts say they can make you sick too.
Mom's hack to stop kids from begging for toys in stores before Christmas goes viral
A mom’s trick to stop her kids from begging for toys while shopping during the Christmas holiday season is the parenting hack you never knew you needed.
Houseguests with these habits are most annoying, study claims
Arriving unannounced, snooping around and breaking something are the top three no-no’s guests can commit while staying in someone’s home, according to new data.
Abandoned Orlando newborn brings attention to Safe Haven Law
A newborn baby was found inside a shoebox that was left at an Orlando apartment complex. Authorities said the little boy was healthy and is now in the care of the Department of Children and Families.
Screen time among toddlers has skyrocketed — and exposure is beginning in infancy, NIH study suggests
The amount of time that children are spending each day watching television or using a computer or mobile device is increasing alarmingly, according to an analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, the University at Albany and the New York University Langone Medical Center.
Colorblind boy has emotional reaction after seeing color for the first time in viral video
The severely colorblind boy's emotional reaction to seeing colors for the first time in his life will melt your heart.
More than 80 percent of kids around the world are not physically active enough, research finds
Research conducted by the World Health Organization found that more than 80 percent of the kids around the world are not physically active enough.
Children with Down syndrome become Disney characters in magical photoshoot aimed at spreading awareness
A photographer launched a 12-day campaign called "Down with Disney" to spread awareness and show people the beauty of Down syndrome.
Kids not too excited to meet the Grinch in hilarious viral video
A brother and sister were in the middle of taking holiday pictures when an unexpected guest crashed the scene.
More screen time for preschoolers linked to lower brain development, study says
A study published Monday found an association between increased screen time in preschoolers and lower brain development.
Parents should not use inclined infant sleepers due to risks, US Consumer Product Safety Commission warns
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned parents and caregivers about the dangers of popular inclined infant sleep products, according to a release on Thursday.
Montana boy's feathery handmade Big Bird costume is a hit on social media
A little boy’s homemade Big Bird costume is being praised for its detail and cuteness.
Arkansas woman texted father's number every day after he died, she got a response four years later
A 23-year-old woman in Arkansas lost her father four years ago, but she continued to text his phone every day to update him about her life.
Virginia couple adopts after viral pro-life post telling expectant mothers not to get abortion
A Virginia couple who went viral earlier this year with their pro-life plea to pregnant women has had their dreams answered.
11-year-old boy ran half marathon in all 50 states, may be youngest person in world to complete feat
An 11-year-old boy ran a half marathon in every state in the country and he may have broken a record as the youngest person to do so.
‘Sharenting’: Teens think parents share too much about them on social media, study says
Many parents love to share about their kids on social media, but a recent study from Microsoft found that 42 percent of teenagers in 25 countries have a problem with how much their parents post about them online.
Adorable toddler dances with dad to celebrate 11 months cancer free
A 2-year-old leukemia survivor celebrated 11 months cancer free recently, with an adorable dance with his dad.