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Shock as mom shows 1st percentile toddler compared to 95th percentile baby
Several fellow parents took to the comments section on the video to share similar disparities. "My 6-year-old and 3-year-old share clothes," one wrote.
Children advised against going outside in 3 states
Around noon Eastern time on Friday, three states reported air quality that was unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Andy Cohen cries on live radio show
The SiriusXM host broke down on air while concluding a recent episode of his show "Andy Cohen Live."
Tears at what dying dog does as 6-year-old girl says goodbye: "Broke me"
"They are your therapist, your rock, your best friend, your family; they become your everything," Eric Hooyman told Newsweek.
What Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is Missing About Autism | Opinion
What many who see autism-related grief from the outside miss is that this grief is not about the diagnosis itself.
Pregnant woman shocks mother-in-law with one question: "Are you serious?"
Bailee Heiman, 28, told Newsweek: "She never asked; nor did I ever feel like she expected or assumed I'd ask her."
Couple buy house, months later discover something unexpected "hidden away"
Branden Gurganus shared a clip of the discovery made inside a seemingly ordinary cabinet—then something incredible happened.
Reason why Gen Zer refuses to be sister's bridesmaid cheered: 'selfish'
The reason a bride chose not to include her best friends in her bridal party left her sister enraged.
Americans share the wildest notes they've received from neighbors
One recalled a note from a neighbor claiming to be a doctor who was being kept up at night by their dog - there was just one problem.
Smoke triggers air alert urging children to stay indoors
Air quality levels are harmful for sensitive populations in parts of Nebraska, and children are urged to stay indoors.
Sudan's Children Are Still Standing—the World Cannot Look Away | Opinion
Let's not look away. Let's be the reason Sudan's children can look ahead.
Dad slammed for what kids hear him say about ex-wife's new boyfriend
Young children are deepy sensitive to the emotional dynamics around them, a licensed therapist and relationship coach told Newsweek.
Gen Z woman finds way to celebrate single friends in late 20s
"I was sort of forced to re-evaluate what are the new milestones in my life...that make me happy and that I can celebrate," Madi Beumee told Newsweek.
Mom curls her hair and daughter's, no one prepared for reason why
Michelle Nhu, 35, spoke to Newsweek about the kind gesture that has almost 9 million views on Instagram.
Nearly 1 million children told to avoid going outside tomorrow
An AirNow forecast for Saturday anticipates air quality that is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups in some Texas cities.
Baby watching "Harry Potter" has realization about dad: "It was too funny"
The baby pointed at the screen in amazement when Daniel Radcliffe appeared.
Map shows cities where children told to limit going outside
Cities in California, Texas and Arizona are expecting air quality to become unhealthy for sensitive groups on Thursday.
Americans who don't want children have doubled in 20 years
New data has offered insight into what could be a long-term trend about parenting in the United States.
US woman accused of trading child for monkey
Authorities said that since Brenda Deutsch's arrest, more potential victims have come forward alleging abuse.
Mom's "shock and disbelief" as toddler eats Grandpa's ashes
Natasha Emeny told Newsweek: "I cleaned my son up. I'm sure he wouldn't have eaten much, if any. I had to vacuum the rest up."
New mom refusing to let husband's aunt breastfeed their baby backed
An expert told Newsweek "new moms need to remember: your job is not to keep the peace; it's to protect your partner and your child."
Government Action To Protect Kids Online Is Long Overdue | Opinion
Congress convened a hearing late last month to discuss the harms kids face online and what lawmakers can do to better protect them.
Over 200 Tennessee pastors slam bill targeting immigrant students
Faith leaders urged lawmakers to reject the legislation in a letter sent to state Republicans.
Mom pleas for "cool cars" to surprise son's 4th birthday—community delivers
Nadja Jovanovic, 31, told Newsweek: "Seeing my kid's reactions to everything was just incredibly heartwarming."
Gen Zer returning from 10-week trip shocked at what "horrific" rib pain was
Olivia was initially on a high after losing weight while working for a nonprofit in Nepal, but everything changed when she got home.
Mom left phone unattended, months later discovers what kids did—"mortified"
Ali George has already emailed her children's school to issue an apology but that's only the tip of the iceberg.
Millennial asks what childfree people do—shocked by overwhelming response
"I feel like we have especially leaned into this in our 30s as we have discovered things we like doing," she told Newsweek.
Why neighbor ends up with bullet hole in room door horrifies internet
"The mom left as soon as the shooting happened...she did not check on me or inform me of what happened at all," the neighbor told Newsweek.
Chappell Roan's viral comments about parents spark debate online
"I do believe that Chappell may have been overstating the attitudes of parents to raising children in this day and age," an expert told Newsweek.
Girl, 11, starts writing songs for fun—then something amazing happens
Roga, an 11-year-old from Japan went viral worldwide with her iPad song. Newsweek spoke with her father to learn more.