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Experts say more needs to be done to help protect children from online predators

Protecting children and teens from online dangers is no easy feat.
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Experts say more needs to be done to help protect children from online predators.
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High school senior accepted into 231 schools, awarded $14.7 million in scholarships

A Georiga high school student has been accepted into over 230 colleges and awarded over $14 million in scholarships.
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Madison Crowell, an 18-year-old senior at Liberty County High School in Hinesville, Georgia, was accepted into over 230 schools and awarded over $14 million in scholarships.
May 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Kate Gosselin marks sextuplets' 20th birthday: 'No more teenagers in this house'

Reality TV star Kate Gosselin shared a photo of four of her sextuplets on their 20th birthday.
May 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Kate Gosselin is seen outside the "Today" show in New York City, June 11, 2019.
May 12, 2024 at 6:46 PM

More US parents than ever have paid leave this Mother's Day - but most still don't

More working U.S. parents than ever are celebrating their first Mother’s Day with hard-fought access to paid time off to care for newborns
May 12, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Carrie Martin-Haley holds her son outside their home Friday, May 10, 2024, in Greenwood Village, Colo. Colorado's paid family and medical leave benefits kicked in on Jan. 1, too late for Martin-Haley, a small business owner in Denver who gave birth to her son in September 2023. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
May 10, 2024 at 10:04 PM

Toddler learns taekwondo from dad in adorable training sessions

Karina might be a future Olympian!
May 10, 2024 at 10:04 PM
VIDEO: Toddler learns taekwondo from dad in adorable training sessions
May 10, 2024 at 9:51 PM

Woman to celebrate Mother's Day for 1st time after welcoming baby via surrogacy

Sarrah Strimel Bentley opened up about celebrating her first Mother's Day since welcoming a baby via surrogacy after undergoing breast cancer treatment.
May 10, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Sarrah Strimel Bentley said she feels “incredibly grateful” to be able to celebrate her first Mother’s Day after receiving breast cancer treatment and welcoming her first child through surrogacy.
May 10, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Here are the most popular baby names of 2023

The Social Security Administration has officially released the most popular baby names of 2023.
May 10, 2024 at 6:04 PM
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May 10, 2024 at 4:06 PM

Liam, Olivia are still the most popular US baby names; Mateo makes debut on the list

Liam and Olivia have for the fifth year topped the list of top baby names for brand new boys and girls in the U.S., according to the Social Security Administration
May 10, 2024 at 4:06 PM
FILE - A baby sleeps July 23, 2023, in St. Joseph, Mo. Liam and Olivia have for the fifth year topped the list of top baby names for brand new boys and girls in the U.S., according to the Social Security Administration's list released Friday, May 10, 2024. And Mateo joins the top 10 baby names list for the first time. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
May 9, 2024 at 11:01 PM

College student goes into labor shortly before meeting with professor

Tamiah Brevard-Rodriguez was eight months pregnant and prepping for her doctoral dissertation when she went into labor. Our panel reacts to her amazing story!
May 9, 2024 at 11:01 PM
VIDEO: College student goes into labor shortly before meeting with professor
May 9, 2024 at 4:46 AM

Elmo shares mental health help after ‘How is everybody doing’ question goes viral

The initiative was launched to support children, families and caregivers after Elmo's viral tweet sparked a discussion about mental health.
May 9, 2024 at 4:46 AM
Launched on May 1, the new initiative by Sesame workshop offered new emotional wellbeing resources with hands-on strategies aimed for children.
May 9, 2024 at 1:46 AM

Mom shares hair routine with daughter to teach others about autism

Precious Hill and her 3-year-old daughter Mikko, who has autism, bond over their hair routine.
May 9, 2024 at 1:46 AM
VIDEO: Mom shares hair routine with daughter to teach others about autism
May 8, 2024 at 8:06 PM

Mom shares warning after daughter's arm gets stuck in elevator

A mom is speaking out and sharing a warning for other parents after her daughter's arm was caught in an elevator last year.
May 8, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Loni Garatziotis is speaking out and sharing a warning for other parents after her daughter’s arm was caught in an elevator last year.
May 8, 2024 at 2:48 PM

I was a teen victim of online sextortion. Here's what I want parents and kids to know

Taylor was a freshman in high school when a Facebook message changed her life.
May 8, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Taylor is pictured as a high school student in Maryland.
May 7, 2024 at 9:43 PM

Hilary Duff is a mom of 4: Get to know her kids

The actress gave birth to her fourth child on May 3, 2024.
May 7, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Hilary Duff celebrates son Luca's 12th birthday in an Instagram reel.
May 7, 2024 at 9:42 PM

Hilary Duff welcomes baby No. 4, Townes Meadow Bair: 'We all love you'

Hilary Duff announced on Instagram she has welcomed her fourth child.
May 7, 2024 at 9:42 PM
In this March 12, 2023, file photo, Hilary Duff attends the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 31st Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party, in West Hollywood, Calif.
May 7, 2024 at 5:51 PM

'Closed for paid leave': More than 70 businesses nationwide shut doors

More than 70 businesses across the country shut their doors Monday in a show of solidarity to call for federal paid family and medical leave.
May 7, 2024 at 5:51 PM
The Paid Leave For All campaign calls for Congress to pass universal paid leave.
May 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Helpers escort kids through San Francisco's broken Tenderloin streets

San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood is notorious for its open-air drug use and congested sidewalks
May 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Six-year-old Leen Najjar, center, plays with a bubble-maker during an Eid celebration at the Tenderloin Recreation Center, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
May 3, 2024 at 7:26 PM

Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers

The health insurer Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit over whether its fertility treatment coverage discriminates against LGBTQ+ patients
May 3, 2024 at 7:26 PM
FILE - A sign sits on the campus of the insurance and managed health care company Aetna, Aug. 28, 2020, in Hartford, Conn. Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the health insurer of discriminating against LGBTQ+ patients. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes, File)
May 3, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Reality TV star speaks out about experience with paternal postpartum depression

"The Challenge" star Leroy Garrett is a dad of two.
May 3, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Leroy Garrett and Kam Williams are pictured on "The Challenge: All Stars" on Paramount+.
May 2, 2024 at 4:50 PM

Kentucky sheriff's office welcomes 15 babies in the last year

A sheriff’s office in Kentucky has welcomed 15 babies born between 2022 and 2023. A photo of the staffers with their children is going viral on social media.
May 2, 2024 at 4:50 PM
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office in Burlington, Kentucky is experiencing a baby boom, with 15 babies born to staffers in the last year.
May 1, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Daughter reacts to seeing dad without his beard for the first time

"You look so different," she said to her father.
May 1, 2024 at 10:31 PM
VIDEO: Daughter reacts to seeing dad without his beard for the first time
May 1, 2024 at 5:06 PM

Proud dad cannot contain his excitement over daughter’s impressive SAT score

His reaction is absolutely everything.
May 1, 2024 at 5:06 PM
VIDEO: Proud dad cannot contain his excitement overt daughter’s impressive SAT score
May 1, 2024 at 2:51 PM

What to know about the '9-Minute Theory' going viral among parents

A psychology professor shares what parents should know about the so-called "9-Minute Theory" developed by neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp, Ph.D.
May 1, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Sara Martinez, a mom in California, shared on TikTok about a theory on the nine most important minutes of a child's day.
May 1, 2024 at 1:48 PM

New report finds some heavy metals in baby food appear to be on the decline

A new analysis from Consumer Reports shows heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium and lead, are appearing in lower levels in some baby foods.
May 1, 2024 at 1:48 PM
A father feeds a baby.
May 1, 2024 at 12:42 AM

Toddler killed in bounce house accident

A 2-year-old child was killed and another child hurt when a strong gust of wind carried away the bounce house in Arizona, police said.
May 1, 2024 at 12:42 AM
VIDEO: Toddler killed in bounce house accident
April 30, 2024 at 10:44 PM

Boy had touching reaction to hearing his parents for 1st time with cochlear implants

South Australian toddler, Nate, lit up when he heard his parents' voices thanks to his new implants.
April 30, 2024 at 10:44 PM
VIDEO: Boy had touching reaction to hearing his parents for 1st time with cochlear implants
April 30, 2024 at 9:25 PM

'Monsters' in toddler's bedroom turn out to be massive beehive

A North Carolina family discovered tens of thousands of bees in one of their children's bedrooms.
April 30, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Ashley Class shared a TikTok video after learning her daughter’s complaints about “monsters” in her bedroom turned out to be tens of thousands of bees
April 30, 2024 at 8:58 PM

Boy with cochlear implants shares sweet smile after hearing parents for 1st time

An Australian mom shared a video of her son reacting to hearing his parents' voices for the first time after receiving cochlear implants.
April 30, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Tessa McKenna shared a video clip of her son Nate reacting to hearing her voice for the first time after receiving cochlear implants.
April 29, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Parents, especially moms, in the US are lonely, new survey finds

Over 65% of parents in the U.S. say parenting can feel lonely, a new survey shows.
April 29, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Johnna Castle, a mom of two, shared in a TikTok video the loneliness she feels at times as a mom.
April 29, 2024 at 7:22 PM

Mom shares 9 most important minutes of a kid’s day

Sara Martinez shared the nine minutes in a day that can have a major positive impact on toddlers.
April 29, 2024 at 7:22 PM
VIDEO: Mom shares 9 most important minutes of a kid’s day
April 26, 2024 at 11:05 PM

Toddler is ‘all done’ with dad’s animal game

One-year-old Skylee lost patience with her dad's animal game.
April 26, 2024 at 11:05 PM
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April 26, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Two-thirds of parents in the US feel lonely and isolated, survey finds

ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton discusses loneliness in mothers and what they can do to increase support for themselves.
April 26, 2024 at 8:36 PM
VIDEO: Two-thirds of parents in the US feel lonely and isolated, survey finds
April 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Mom shares viral TikTok about sending kids to school in stained, clean clothes

Marla Branyan said she wants her kids to feel free to play and get messy, and that parents shouldn't feel shame around dressing their kids in stained clothes.
April 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM
VIDEO: Mom shares viral TikTok about sending kids to school in stained, clean clothes
April 26, 2024 at 7:47 PM

Mom shares why she sends her kid to preschool with stained clothes

Mom Marla Branyan shared a TikTok video explaining her take on why it's OK to send kids to preschool and day care with stained but clean clothes.
April 26, 2024 at 7:47 PM
In a TikTok video, Marla Branyan shared why she is OK sending her child to preschool with stained but clean clothes.
April 26, 2024 at 4:17 PM

'1 in a million' pregnancy happens at same hospital for a 2nd time

Shellie Pascoe and Kelsey Hatcher each had "1 in a million" pregnancies.
April 26, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Shellie Pascoe, who was born with a double uterus, gave birth to twins.
April 26, 2024 at 2:50 PM

Mom with double uterus gives birth to twins

After a miscarriage, one mom experienced an exceptionally rare pregnancy.
April 26, 2024 at 2:50 PM
VIDEO: Mom with double uterus gives birth to twins
April 25, 2024 at 8:53 PM

Babies named Johnny Cash and June Carter born on same day, at same hospital

The babies were born April 10, 2024. Their parents, who didn't know each other previously, said they hope to keep their kids in touch and stay in each other's lives.
April 25, 2024 at 8:53 PM
VIDEO: Babies named Johnny Cash and June Carter born on same day, at same hospital
April 25, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Mother and son raise autism awareness in new children’s book 'Andrew Does His Dance'

Sheletta and Andrew Brundidge discuss their book about Andrew caring for his younger siblings who have autism, and also how to parent children with special needs.
April 25, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Sheletta and Andrew Brundidge talk Autism Awareness in new book.
April 25, 2024 at 4:38 AM

Teen births fall to record low, as overall total drops by 2%, CDC report finds

A CDC report published Thursday found the overall number of births in the United States dropped in 2023 by 2% and teen births reached a record low.
April 25, 2024 at 4:38 AM
In this undated stock photo, a pregnant woman is seen holding her belly.
April 25, 2024 at 1:31 AM

Mother and son raise autism awareness in new children’s book 'Andrew Does His Dance'

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with Sheletta and Andrew Brundidge about their book about Andrew caring for his younger siblings who have autism and also how to parent children with special needs.
April 25, 2024 at 1:31 AM
VIDEO: Mother and son raise autism awareness in new children’s book 'Andrew Does His Dance'
April 24, 2024 at 3:09 PM

How ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains climate change to her kids

Zee shares how she talks about saving the Earth with her two sons.
April 24, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Show coverage of "Good Morning America" Monday, June 19, 2023 on ABC.
April 24, 2024 at 1:28 PM

New study looks at feelings of isolation in parents

More than half of the 250 parents in the study said they often felt lonely or isolated from the demands of parenthood, with more moms feeling this way than dads.
April 24, 2024 at 1:28 PM
VIDEO: New study looks at feelings of isolation in parents
April 24, 2024 at 12:13 AM

Toddler dances in excitement upon seeing her mom's best friend

Alyssa Marte's TikTok caption said, "When your bestie gave birth to your baby best."
April 24, 2024 at 12:13 AM
VIDEO: Toddler dances in excitement upon seeing her mom's best friend
April 23, 2024 at 10:56 PM

Toddler gets 20 seconds to say whatever she wants, makes epic motivational speech

This toddler delivered an epic motivational speech. Watch the adorable video!
April 23, 2024 at 10:56 PM
VIDEO: The temper tantrum turned pep talk we all need
April 23, 2024 at 9:01 PM

More couples sue IVF clinic, alleging staff implanted 'dead' embryos: Lawsuit

Nine more couples are suing IVF clinic Ovation Fertility, alleging staff accidentally destroyed embryos but still implanted them, despite knowing they were not viable.
April 23, 2024 at 9:01 PM
In this undated photo, Brooke Berger, 37 (right), and Bennett Hardy, 33 (left), from Fullerton, Calif., said Ovation Fertility clinic knowingly implanted non-viable embryos after a laboratory accident.
April 23, 2024 at 12:08 AM

Mom accidentally invites all 487 contacts to daughter’s 1st birthday party

"I was mortified…but also couldn’t stop laughing," Emily King told "GMA"
April 23, 2024 at 12:08 AM
VIDEO: Mom accidentally invites all 487 contacts to daughter’s 1st birthday party
April 22, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Adorable baby doesn't want to share her dad

She wants her dad all to herself.
April 22, 2024 at 7:14 PM
VIDEO: Adorable baby doesn't want to share her dad
April 22, 2024 at 6:07 PM

How to manage back-to-school stress for parents, students and teachers

Psychologist Leah Lagos shares advice on how to deal with school-related anxiety.
April 22, 2024 at 6:07 PM
VIDEO:  How to manage back-to-school stress for parents, students and teachers
April 19, 2024 at 4:05 PM

Couples allege IVF provider destroyed their embryos in toxic solution: Lawsuit

Two couples filed lawsuits against IVF provider Ovation Fertility alleging its clinic destroyed their embryos by storing them in toxic hydrogen peroxide.
April 19, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Petri Dish with drops of material and micromanipulators over it in a laboratory for an in vitro fertilization.
April 18, 2024 at 5:07 PM

Alabama bill to protect IVF signed into law by governor

A bill to allow IVF treatments to resume in Alabama has been signed into law by the governor weeks after a high court ruled that embryos are children.
April 18, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey delivers the State of the State address at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery, Ala., on Feb. 6, 2024.