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Parenting

Parents, you aren't the boss of your family spending. It's the kids

Parents, you aren't the boss of your family spending. It's the kids

  • Betty Lin-Fisher USA Today

Youths between the ages of 8 and 15 directly control $95 billion and have a sway over bigger-picture household spending, a new study shows.

Social Security says these 2 baby names were most popular in 2025

Social Security says these 2 baby names were most popular in 2025

  • Jalen Williams USA Today

The most-registered baby name for boys and girls has remained unchanged for the seventh year in a row.

How to talk to kids about immigration, ICE and recent killings

How to talk to kids about immigration, ICE and recent killings

  • Rachel Hutton The Minnesota Star Tribune

If you avoid the subject, kids can fill the gap with misinformation and worst-case scenarios they’ve conjured.

How to keep children safe from accidental medicine poisoning

How to keep children safe from accidental medicine poisoning

  • Dr. Mary Beth Miotto American Academy of Pediatrics

About 50,000 children under 5 go to ERs each year after swallowing medicine unintentionally.

These baby names are 'facing extinction' in 2026

These baby names are 'facing extinction' in 2026

  • Saman Shafiq USA TODAY

Here's a look at what are predicted to be the least popular baby names in 2026.

Moms' 'mental load' is pushing them to the brink, new survey shows

Moms' 'mental load' is pushing them to the brink, new survey shows

  • Laura Trujillo, Veronica Bravo and Carlie Procell USA TODAY

A new survey shows 43% of women say they are burned out or emotionally exhausted. And more than a third feel that way every single day.

Do kids turn to phones because parents restrict their independence? | The Ethical Life podcast

Do kids turn to phones because parents restrict their independence? | The Ethical Life podcast

  • Scott Rada

🎧 Unsupervised play, outdoor exploration and neighborhood freedom once defined childhood. The hosts discuss what happens when those opportunities disappear and digital spaces become the default substitute.

You're more likely to win Powerball 100 times than do what this California mom did

You're more likely to win Powerball 100 times than do what this California mom did

    Nauzhae Drake of Apple Valley went 4 for 4 on her kids all being born on the date 7/7.

    Best big college towns in America

    Best big college towns in America

      Kids find community in fast-paced sport where ‘falling is part of the process’

      Kids find community in fast-paced sport where ‘falling is part of the process’

        Roller derby provides a sense of community and a fun outlet that gets skaters moving, skaters and parents say.

        Weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy are all the rage. Are they safe for kids?

        Weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy are all the rage. Are they safe for kids?

          As the drugs have gained name recognition among adults, they’ve also become increasingly popular with children and adolescents. But are the safe?

          Balloons, trampoline and Apples to Apples are finalists for the Toy Hall of Fame

          Balloons, trampoline and Apples to Apples are finalists for the Toy Hall of Fame

            Praised for their versatility and universal appeal, balloons made the list Wednesday of 12 finalists being considered for the honor later this year.

            Do you speak Gen-Alpha? Test your 'skibidi' knowledge with this vocab quiz

            Do you speak Gen-Alpha? Test your 'skibidi' knowledge with this vocab quiz

              From TikTok to the kitchen table, words like "rizzler" and "skibidi" are finding a foothold in the lexicon of today's tweens. Are you fluent enough to follow along?

              How to speak with kids about shootings and other tragic events

              How to speak with kids about shootings and other tragic events

                Mass shootings affect communities long after the tragedy. Here's how health experts say families should address traumatic experiences with their kids.

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                Movies & Television

                The best TV shows of 2026 so far, ranked

                The best TV shows of 2026 so far, ranked

                Review: Spielberg doesn’t wow with ‘Disclosure Day.’ He reassures

                Review: Spielberg doesn’t wow with ‘Disclosure Day.’ He reassures

                New movies drop and 'The Bear' returns after a trip to 'Gary' | Streamed & Screened podcast

                New movies drop and 'The Bear' returns after a trip to 'Gary' | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Still running: Michael Fassbender finds even more intrigue in ‘The Agency’

                Still running: Michael Fassbender finds even more intrigue in ‘The Agency’

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                Casual drinker? You still have a 1 in 25 risk of dying, study says

                Corey Feldman hospitalized after medical emergency on flight

                Corey Feldman hospitalized after medical emergency on flight

                Should you buy annuals or perennials for your flower garden?

                Should you buy annuals or perennials for your flower garden?

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                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Get Healthy. Changing your regular running routine every now and then doesn’t just offer variety, it can be good for your body, mind and soul

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

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                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

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                CP Life Expectancy Has Quietly Transformed Over 40 Years

                Provided content. Four decades of medical advances have reshaped cerebral palsy outcomes, yet public perception lags behind the data. Here's what changed. 

                 

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                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Provided content. Each winter, slip-and-fall hospitalizations among Canadian seniors rise sharply. Explore the data behind seasonal injury risk, who is most vulnerable, and what older adults can do to stay safe.

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                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Contributor content. After an accident, missing critical deadlines may have an impact on one’s health and ability to successfully file an insurance claim. 

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                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Content by Big Auto Injury Attorneys. Learn more about MeidasTouch Network’s “Legal AF” podcast's new partnership with Big Auto Injury Attorneys and The Popok Law Firm.

                Shopping

                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Affiliate content. Learn how to protect your HVAC unit before and after a tornado. 

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

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