Conjoined twin girls, joined at chest, successfully separated by CHOP surgeons

Addy and Lily are finally back home with their family after months of intensive care at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a complex surgery that separated them after they were born conjoined at the chest.

Parents spent more quality time with their kids during COVID-19 pandemic's start,  survey finds

A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.

Brevard mom shares update after baby born premature at 1 pound, 6 ounces

A Melbourne family is sharing their baby's fight to survive after she was born months early, premature, and weighing just a pound-and-a-half. Baby Nola is considered a 'micro preemie' and she has to overcome a lot of obstacles.

Grandmothers may hold deeper bond with grandchildren than own children, study suggests

“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.

Local pharmacies offering COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11

The CVS on Sand Lake Road in Dr. Phillips is one of the many locations children ages 5 to 11 can now get their COVID-19 vaccine. 

Vaccine panel to meet on Pfizer COVID-19 shots for ages 5-11 in November

A panel of vaccine experts will meet in early November to consider whether to recommend the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 12.

Dad with lightning-fast reflexes catches toddler on slip ‘n slide

Footage by Rachel Nicole Ohl shows her husband and kids having a blast on the beloved outdoor children’s toy, with even the tiniest member of the family getting in on the action.

New law aimed at protecting children from dying in hot cars

August will mark four years since the death of 3-year-old Myles Hill.  His tragic death, which according to investigators was the result of being left inside a hot van, inspired change. 

High lead levels found in 2 Happy Tot baby food products, lawsuit alleges

A lawsuit filed against Nurture Inc. alleges that unhealthy levels of lead were found in two of their Happy Family Organics baby food products sold at Target and Whole Foods.

6-year-old boys bonded forever through organ donation

Last year on March 25, two days after his sixth birthday, Sean Michael Bridges-Rivera was critically injured in a car accident. He died just days later. On Sunday, the family of the little boy who received Sean's heart met with Sean's family at a church in Orlando for the first time.

Children living with mothers only doubled between 1968-2020, US Census Bureau says

The U.S. Census Bureau found that the number of children living with a single mother has doubled since 1968, with the number of children living in a double-parent household decreasing significantly in the same amount of time.

Dad, son with autism collaborate on comic book series to help son better understand the world

In just one conversation, it won’t take long to realize Jake’s already got abilities just like his comic book counterpart. Autism isn’t his disability. It’s his superpower.