Woman reunites with toddler after 3 days away—not prepared for his reaction
Elizabeth Maclay didn't take it to heart as she knows her son gets "a little grumpy" when he first wakes up.
Mom's plan to build fence to ban neighborhood kids from backyard applauded
The mother said she's been keen to build a fence ever since her son's friends started hanging out in her garden.
Mom reveals how a candle at dinner could help with picky eating toddlers
Newsweek discussed the video, which has 2 million views, with mom Kaley Potter, 26.
Why the Parents' Rights Movement (Still) Matters
The parents' right rhetoric is powered, in part, by three distinct but inter-related cultural mindsets—implicit ways of understanding and making sense of the world.
New autism study reveals "tantalizing clues" about its development
The researchers hope that their findings will "revolutionize" the way we treat autism.
Mom's list of things she doesn't care about applauded
Among all the things she allows her children to do, she also lets them have a snack whenever they want.
Video captures adorable send-off from kids whenever dad leaves the house
"They want to give him a really sweet goodbye because they aren't always sure if he will be back again that day," Carlie Nolan told Newsweek.
Mom's viral parking lot safety tip labeled heartbreaking but "brilliant"
Lauren McDonald, 43, told Newsweek: "This way I can feel my kids without seeing them, and I know they are safe from cars."
Psychologists reveal new predictor of autism in 6-month-olds
The findings focus on children who are at a higher risk of developing autistic traits and may support earlier diagnoses for these high-risk groups.
Drowning deaths in US suddenly spike
The increase was particularly notable among young children, for whom drowning is already the leading cause of death.
Newborn instantly becomes dad's mini-me: "So special"
Newsweek discussed the adorable clip that has over 3 million views with first-time mom Sarah Davidson.
Internet applauds how divorced couple make co-parenting work: "Wholesome"
Bianca Shane said she and her ex-husband may not have been great partners but are both great parents to their two boys.
I Thought They Cremated My Son Until I Learned the Devastating Truth
There was no dignity to this at all. I don't want my son to be remembered like this.
Autism diagnoses may be improved 'substantially'
The results could help overcome delays and disparities in diagnoses to allow for early interventions and ultimately reduce lifetime care costs.
How family of six eat out without "breaking the bank" sparks debate
Newsweek spoke to mom-of-four Callie Mileham, 37, who shared how she saves money when eating out as a family of six.
California faces critical deadline as 300,000 kids lose health insurance
Several advocacy groups are pushing Governor Gavin Newsom to continue to offer the health insurance coverage in his new budget.
Mom defends 10-month-old son being on a diet
Daniella Seoane told Newsweek, "Not being biased as I'm his mother but I've always thought he was a very cute and a chunky baby."
Hilarious way mom was reminded that babies are born "without any context"
After seeing her daughter's interpretation, Shirley Halse was left wishing this was how all business deals were done.
Kids' obesity risk depends on source of sugar, not the amount
Certain sugars were associated with a lower risk of childhood obesity, researchers in The Netherlands found.
Mom backed for choice not to send son to kindergarten—"no-brainer"
AnnElise, 29, told Newsweek: "Some [people] have suggested I'm the one who isn't ready—I'll 100 percent agree with that!"
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For Mother's Day, I Want Lawmakers to Stop Blocking Care for Trans Kids
Moms in nearly half our states are suffering because their children are denied necessary medical care.
I let my kids have unlimited screen time on one simple condition
Kids learn a lot by watching different things on tablets and TVs. I am very big on education.
Little girl plays follow the leader with golden retriever, delights viewers
She mimicked the dog's every move, sniffing the plants and rolling in the grass.
Top 100 baby names for boys—Henry and Lucas fall in popularity
The most commonly chosen baby names for boys in the U.S. have been revealed, with some surprising changes to last year's top 100.
Top 100 baby names for girls—Isabella and Ava fall in popularity
Some familiar names are on this year's list of America's most commonly chosen baby names for girls but a couple of names proved less popular in 2023.
Scientists reveal how autism develops in kids
The researchers hope that these findings will help in the development of more effective drugs to manage the symptoms of autism.
Therapist's simple video linking adult behaviors to childhood goes viral
Dr. Ghazaleh Bailey explains how trauma in childhood can hinder adults' ability to be vulnerable.
I was in Gaza. I had to saw a child's bone without proper anesthetic
The kid was suffering severe burns, his arteries were bleeding all over and he was losing a lot of blood. I still cry about it.
I'm a motherless daughter and a daughterless mother. But I'll celebrate
Mother's Day stings in a far more powerful way than it did during those years of failed baby-making attempts.
I'm a 51-year-old grandma who skipped motherhood
If the journey to parenthood were a race, I avoided training: Pregnancy, morning sickness, childbirth—and that's the easy part.