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Parents say they might have switched their identical twins at birth
“Regardless of what potentially could have happened, they are happy with who they are now.”
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Bill aims to reduce child suicide rates that advocates say are rising, trending younger
Mental health advocates joined Sen. Richard Blumenthal in Hartford on Monday to announce a bill that aims to improve resources for suicide prevention among children.
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Jamaica pulls U.S. boys from troubled teen school after allegations they were abused
Seven American boys are being held in the custody of Jamaican child welfare authorities, more than six weeks after they were pulled from a school for troubled teens because of abuse allegations.
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Disparities in access to nutritious food has a big impact on children's health
During National Nutrition Month, we’re hearing from an expert the impact of food insecurity on our community and how it impacts children’s development.
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How two years of war in Ukraine is impacting the country's children
The Connecticut-based nonprofit Save the Children explains how two years of war in Ukraine is harming the country’s children.
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Lawmakers look to study hate speech effect on children
There are growing concerns about students facing hate speech and now there’s an effort by lawmakers to help protect kids, including at school.
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Police rescue Australian toddler stuck inside Hello Kitty claw machine
A toddler climbed through a Hello Kitty claw machine and got stuck inside on Saturday while at a shopping center in Capalaba, Queensland, police said.
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There are 2 essential questions everyone should ask themselves before having kids, psychologist says
Just because you are financially prepared to have a baby doesn’t mean you are emotionally ready, says doctor.
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Tacky or brilliant? Parents ask for college fund contributions in lieu of birthday presents
An etiquette expert weighs in on this trend.
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CT LIVE!: Toys for Social and Emotional Learning
Charlene DeLoach from The Toy Insider shared the toys. Go to TheToyInsider.com for more information.
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Amid a mental health crisis among children, toy industry takes on role of helping build resilience
As more children emerge from the pandemic grappling with mental health issues, their parents are seeking ways for them to build emotional resilience.
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A 7-year-old girl died playing with a popped balloon. Now her heartbroken mom is warning others
The mother of a young girl who died while playing with a balloon wants to warn parents about the dangers. “Alexandra was my world and I don’t know how I’m supposed to go on without her.”
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Mom captures the exact moment her middle child realized he's no longer the baby
A Florida mom shared the hilarious moment her 20-month-old son realized his family was about to change.
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9-year-old girl found safe after vanishing from New York campground
A 9-year-old has been located and is in good health after going missing Saturday night while camping with her family.
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Over 250,000 children's books recalled for potential choke hazard. Here's what to know and how to get a refund
Make Believe Ideas stated that plastic binding rings can detach from the recalled books, creating a choking hazard to young kids.
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The No. 1 thing successful parents who raise the strongest and most resilient kids do differently: Harvard study
Journalist and author Jennifer Wallace conducted a first-of-its-kind national parenting survey with help from a Harvard researcher. Here’s what they discovered about critical parenting, and how it can be toxic to kids’ confidence and self-esteem.
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Record number of migrant children on the move in Latin America and the Caribbean, UNICEF says
The U.N. children’s agency says record numbers of children are making perilous journeys through Latin America and the Caribbean, often alone, and from countries as far away as Asia and Africa.
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Andy Cohen shares the parenting moment that made him cry: ‘He was the only child who couldn't play'
The Bravo host got candid about being a single gay dad.
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Police seek person of interest in sexual assault and killing of Houston-area 11-year-old
Texas officials on Friday asked for the public’s help in finding a person of interest in the sexual assault and killing of an 11-year-old girl in Pasadena, Texas.
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CT LIVE!: Events for Kids at Parkville Market
Go to ParkvilleMarket.com for a complete list of upcoming events.