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January 10, 2023

NYC school principal appears to defend 'gay sex' book in library for middle-schoolers

A New York City public school principal defended a graphic novel detailing "gay sex" in the school library and said it would not be removed.

January 10, 2023

I'm a mom and a physician. 'Fat-shaming' fears are putting our kids in danger

The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines for treating childhood obesity for the first time in 15 years.

January 9, 2023

For new parents in high-risk communities, home visiting programs can make huge difference

On "The Next Revolution," Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., and Jenny Harper discussed key benefits of family home visiting programs for "at-risk groups" following an increase in funding.

January 9, 2023

Tiny Texas twins are born in two different years, courtesy of a New Year

Twins Annie Jo and Effie Rose of Texas were born in two different years — one was the last baby born in 2022 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, while the other was the firstborn there in 2023.

January 9, 2023

Time to defund NPR over porn for kids

It’s time to defund NPR over how it promotes porn for kids. The network ran an essay by ‘Gender Queer’ author that omits how her book included sex drawings.

January 9, 2023

Michigan family soothed by 'guardian angels' who appeared after scary early-morning car crash

A family in Michigan is thanking their lucky stars — and a couple of "guardian angels" — after their car was totaled in a crash early in the morning on New Year's Day.

January 6, 2023

Annual report says Maine's child welfare system needs improvements

The Maine Child Welfare Services Ombudsman released a report that claims the state needs additional improvements on the child welfare system.

January 6, 2023

Kids left alone with baby monitor: There's 'no point' in sitters, one mom says, but experts sound the alarm

As reports emerge of children being left alone with nothing but baby monitors, experts sound the alarm. Dr. Meg Meeker of Michigan told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital there is no substitute for a parent or caregiver.

January 5, 2023

Michigan UPS worker, born a preemie herself, makes warming blankets for other babies born prematurely

A UPS worker in Michigan, Grace Hsia Haberl, has developed a blanket to help warm premature infants; she's now distributing them around the world, including Ukraine. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke with her.

January 4, 2023

Child care woes continue as many return to normal after pandemic amid staffing shortages, illnesses

Child care facilities across the United States continue to feel the burden of COVID despite many industries starting to return to normal in this country.