Social security benefits to change for people in one state under new bill
Missouri's new law, backed by Rep. Kelly and Sen. Rehder, protects foster children's Social Security benefits for future needs.
Why gen X can't retire
Dubbed the "sandwich generation", these folks are taking of two other generations.
Parents would get up to $8,000 under new Democratic bill
New bills aim to ease child care costs, offering up to $8,000 in tax credits to families.
Parents should do this when a baby throws food, says expert
Cassidy Anderson revealed the biggest mistake parents make at mealtimes and the best way to get young kids comfortable with food.
Childcare now costs more than college as parents fork over $36,000 a year
The consequences of rising childcare costs are prominently seen in families' savings accounts.
America's "child care apocalypse" is right around the corner
A government shutdown means that about 3.2 million children could lose child care, estimates suggest.
Day care operator arrested after baby found dead, 6 others left alone
The Nashville woman was charged with six counts of child neglect after a 3-month-old boy died and six other children were left alone while in her care.
It's Impossible to Raise Children in the U.S. It Doesn't Have to Be
We have made raising kids and caring for parents something that simply can't be done in the United States of America.
Fury over bride and groom uninviting wedding guest for asking one question
She was also unfriended on Facebook and blocked on WhatsApp after seeking "clarity" on an issue before the wedding.
Mother-in-law's method of "helping out" with grandchildren slammed
The widowed mom-in-law's approach drew criticism online, with one commenter saying, "This would drive me nuts."
Mom backed for refusing to take blind child to the pool: "Nervous"
"I feel stressed just imagining it," said one commenter after reading about the mom's dilemma.
"I fostered 92 kids, this is my one parenting rule"
In an original essay, Jo Newby tells Newsweek about her experiences fostering over 92 children.
Anger as mom tells babysitter it's "inappropriate" for her to use shower
The mom threatened to dock some of the babysitter's pay over her use of the shower, even though her children were at fault.
Mom not watching niece after sister-in-law's "meltdown" on vacation backed
The sister-in-law broke down in tears, telling her that as a "fellow mother" she thought she would "understand needing a break."
"I was a Black man who was a nanny, people treated me differently"
In this original essay, Shaun Flores tells Newsweek what it was like to be a male nanny.
Mom blasted for trying to change baby's diaper on restaurant chair: 'gross'
The new mom claimed: "It's the law that we need to let her change her child wherever she wants" if no facilities are available - but they were.
"Dramatic" woman refusing to share room with nieces on vacation backed
"I think your brother and sister-in-law just want a free babysitter," said one frustrated commenter on the viral Reddit post.
Guest refusing to help bride with childcare after "emergency" injury slated
"She mentioned how we were the only ones that weren't drunk and so she had no one else to ask," the guest admitted.
Woman dragged for anger over watching 3-month-old niece for a "few minutes"
"Do you have a habit of making big deals out of little inconveniences?" said one disapproving reply on the Reddit post.
Anger as Mom-of-5 Expects Adult Child To Babysit on Vacation: 'Did Nothing'
Reddit users accused the mom of "parentifying" her older children and treating them like babysitters.
Mom Told To Ditch Friend for Wanting Time With Daughter Alone: 'Suspicious'
Several users on Mumsnet said the friend wanting to be alone with her child was a "massive red flag" and advised she "phase her out" of her life.
Teen Praised for Refusing to Babysit Cousin's Baby While Dad Has 'Day Off'
The dad's parents are "conservative" and think he "shouldn't be bathing a kid or changing his diaper" while his wife is away.
Mom Expecting Husband to Drop Son at School Before 13-Hour-Day Dragged
According to a study, moms who shared child care with their partners had a more positive experience of "the work-family balance" during COVID-19 lockdown.
Teen Praised for Telling Dad She 'Didn't Sign Up' To Babysit Stepsister
The teenager said the babysitting requests have made her want to leave home.
Shock Over Child Left With 'Grills' on Teeth Because of Baby Bottle Decay
A video of a child with 10 silver crowns fitted across their upper jaw has left many viewers stunned.
Baby Dies at Day Care Soon After Being Dropped Off: Police
"We are still searching for answers as to how this could have possibly happened," the baby's father Devonte Tomlin wrote on a GoFundMe page this week.
Internet Stunned After Teen Discovers Why Mom 'Abandoned' Him Aged 2
The teen said he grew up to "resent" his mom given how much his dad had to work—then her heard her side of the story.
Internet Furious After Grandparents Cancel Babysitting To Attend Wedding
The poster was blasted as being "unreasonable" for taking the stance she did.
Dad Branded 'Hero' for Sneaking Into Ladies Bathroom To Change Son's Diaper
He said one of the women using the facilities began screaming: "Get out! You can't be in here!" and complained to staff.
What Are Milk Banks? Parents Turn to Alternatives Amid Formula Shortage
Milk banks, which help mothers donate extra breast milk, say they've received a surge in call from parents as the U.S. faces a shortage in formula products.