Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The United States has one of the highest child poverty rates among all developed countries. One in six American children under the ...

One of the coolest things about my job covering baby and kids gear is that I get to research and try out so many diverse products—some even before they hit the market. From simple toys that inspire ...

Cara Tabachnick is a news editor at CBSNews.com. Cara began her career on the crime beat at Newsday. She has written for Marie Claire, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. She reports on ...

Infants and young children are regularly exposed to potentially harmful environmental chemicals—including phthalates, flame retardants, and more—while they sleep, according to a pair of studies ...

The number of deaths of babies and children dying in hot cars continues to increase. Nineteen babies and children have died across the United States, including one in Florida and five in Texas, so far ...

Since my kids basically live in pajamas these days, getting new ones for every holiday has kind of been our thing for the past couple of years. With Valentine’s Day on the way and no plans for a ...

I'm a 36-year-old mom of three kids, ages 11, 9, and 6. I always dreamt of having four or more kids, but now that mine are older, I'm excited not to have babies. I love the freedom that comes with ...

There’s a lot for parents to feel stressed about, including stress itself. Enter the modern meditation coach. Kid-friendly meditation has gained traction “as more parents recognize the importance of ...

It’s probably a good idea for all of us to stop using plastic in the kitchen, but it feels especially important for the youngest among us to avoid it wherever possible. While silicone is the material ...

Kids’ socks can be surprisingly difficult to shop for. Too many of them sag or bunch up or wear out too quickly, and besides that, what kids need (and want) in a sock changes as they get older. When ...

Twenty-one children, all born from surrogate mothers, were removed from their California home after their parents were investigated for child abuse – and police say they discovered the couple tricked ...