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Josh Sabey and Sarah Perkins are lucky to be reunited with their two children. On July 12, Perkins noticed her 4-month-old, Cal, had a high fever and was vomiting. Perkins took Cal to the Newton-Wellesley Emergency Room where the hospital performed a series of tests. In an X-ray, doctors discovered Cal had an old and almost healed rib fracture. This…

The children’s musical series, “CoComelon,” dropped a new special on Labor Day, exclusive to Netflix, called “Fun with Family and Friends,” giving some parents a break.

The freak accident highlights the danger of metal straws, especially for children, doctors say.

The pandemic impacted nearly every aspect of American life.  New test score results show that students also suffered, with academic performance dropping to levels not seen in more than three decades.  According to results from the Nation’s Report Card, standardized test scores for 9-year-old students fell in both math and reading. Average scores in reading fell five points; math...

A new study found that the number of kids sent to the ER after swallowing or inserting button batteries into the mouth has more than doubled since 2010. Pediatric experts say parents should treat button batteries as seriously as they treat chemicals or sharp objects. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar of Harvard Medical School joins LX News to talk about the dangers...

Tyler Moore, more commonly known as ‘The Tidy Dad’ on social media, has tips and tricks to get your family and home organized as the kids head back to school.

Parenting and lifestyle expert Bethany Braun-Silva has 5 fashion trends for back-to-school that won’t break the bank.

The new school year comes with new routines and new messes. Tyler Moore, commonly known as ‘The Tidy Dad’, shares ways to get your home organized this fall, and your kids involved at the same time.

Do you want your kids to dress their best and feel confident as they head back into the classroom? Here’s a few affordable looks that are sure to stand out.

Keeping track of how kids are using the technology available to them is one of the hardest jobs parents have today. Rebecca Levine of Needham has kids in seventh, ninth and 12th grade.  She tries to stay on top of it. “I think we spend a lot of time talking and using examples, but it’s a struggle,” said Levine.  “It’s...

In the digital era, online safety is a key concern for parents.

One parent talks about the impact Boston Ballet’s Citydance has had on her daughter as the program celebrates 30 years.

Rosina Gomez, a Boston Public School teacher, shares how the Boston Ballet’s Citydance has positively impacted her daughter as the program celebrates its 30th year.

Cases of adolescent anxiety have at least doubled since the pandemic, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. And “mental health problems were already at an emergency level before the pandemic even happened,” psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober says. Bober joins LX News and shares advice for kids facing stress and anxiety ahead of this school year.

Are you worried about your kids’ health when sending them back to the classroom this year? Dr. Scott Hadland has some advice on what to do to keep your kids and yourself safe for the school year ahead.

Are you worried about your kids’ health when sending them back to the classroom this year? Mass General’s Dr. Scott Hadland has some advice on what to do to keep your kids and yourself safe for the school year ahead.

A family dog died a hero protecting four children from a mountain lion in their backyard.

San Antonio eighth-grader Harini Logan is “on cloud 9” after winning the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee. But how does she fare unscrambling some words with our host Ashley Holt?

A new study is drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin.