Babies & Parents
When everyone around expect them to feel the happiest in the world, some moms shed tears when learning the baby they have been waiting for so long, turns out to have the opposite sex of what they had dreamt of.
Pregnant women should be encouraged to eat a healthy diet instead of "eating for two" and do moderate exercise, according to a new health advice by NHS. The British experts say women do not even need to drink full fat milk or change the amount of ...
Study: Abstinence program most effective at delaying sex among youths
An abstinence-only education program is more effective than other initiatives at keeping sixth- and seventh-graders from having sex within a two-year period, according to a study described by some as a landmark.
Low Serotonin Levels May Be Key to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Lower levels of the hormone serotonin may help explain why some infants succumb to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to a new study.
World's 'second pregnant man' expecting baby boy next month with transgender partner
The world's second known "pregnant man" is expecting his first baby with his transgender husband next month.
53 Haitian Orphans Are Airlifted to U.S.
MIAMI — A group of 53 Haitian orphans landed in Pittsburgh on Tuesday morning, the first wave to arrive after the United States loosened its policy on visa requirements to expedite Americans’ adoptions of parentless children living in the post-ear...
UN official urges countries to learn from Cuba on children's protection
The representative of UNICEF, or the UN Children's Fund, in Cuba said here Friday that Cuba is among the countries that have best implemented the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and that countries in the world should learn from Cuba on t...
Safety Should Not Be Biggest Scare This Halloween
For many families across the country, Halloween is the official launch of the holiday and decorating season. In fact, a recent study predicts Halloween spending may reach $5.77 billion on costumes, decorations and candy. Whether adorning their hom...
Myths and Facts About Children's Eye Health
Many parents grew up with medical adages or advice that have since been proven by scientists to be incorrect or outdated. Here are five common myths about children's eye health and the medical reality behind them, prepared by the physicians at The...
Woman in embryo mix-up gives birth to boy
A woman who had the wrong embryo implanted in her gave birth to a baby boy Friday, according to a statement from the couple.
Care.Com Gives Away a Year of Child Care
Today Care.com (www.care.com), the premier source of trustworthy care options for families, announced the launch of the Year of Care Giveaway—a sweepstakes where the service will give away $12,445 to one lucky winning family to pay for a year of c...
Parents.com Posts Halloween Costumes Photo Galleries with Ideas for both Store-Bought and Homemade Costumes
As Halloween approaches, Parents.com has posted hundreds of ideas for Halloween costumes for girls, Halloween costumes for boys and the rest of the family. The costumes range from detailed instructions on making Halloween costumes to photos of the...
Taiwan warns Thailand-based firm on surrogacy
Bangkok-based Babe 1001 company has advertised on the Internet that it provides the services of surrogate mothers to those who are infertile depsite there being no law that allows the procedure in Thailand.
New Study Measures Benefits of More Involved Fathers
Family service agencies are missing huge opportunities to help children by focusing only on mothers and ignoring fathers, according to a groundbreaking study by some of the nation's top family and child development researchers.
Empty nest syndrome a myth - study
Parents whose children stay at home are more likely to suffer depression than those whose offspring move out, researchers have said.
The Department of Health and Human Services Teams Up With The White House and the Ad Council To Launch New Fatherhood Public Service Campaign
Just in time for Father's Day weekend, the Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius announced a new public service campaign today promoting fatherhood that features a PSA by President Obama. The campaign, sponsored by the Departmen...
Colin Farrell and Jack Nicholson Named Sexiest Celebrity Single Dads by Online Daters
This Sunday, Fathers throughout the country will be receiving gifts from their children and bearing the title of #1 Dad. This year, single celebrity Fathers Colin Farrell and Jack Nicholson will also be gifted with the additional title of Sexiest ...
Emma overtakes Emily as top baby name for girls
WASHINGTON -- Move over, baby Emily. Emma is the new top name among baby girls, ending Emily's 12-year reign. Jacob remained king among the boys in 2008, his 10th straight year at the top, the Social Security Administration said Friday.
Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick Expecting Twins
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are expecting twin girls via a surrogate, Entertainment Weekly reports.