With high childcare expenses, some families might wonder whether their children are ready to stay home alone. Here are a few things to consider.

Law enforcement, schools and local officials came together at various events on Safe Travels Day to emphasize road safety for everyone.

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Thousands of children in the United States have been injured by water beads, a dangerous toy that is being targeted by new ...

For decades, America’s “Big Tobacco” companies operated behind a “wall of denial”, easily batting away any lawsuits thrown at them for decades by blaming individual smokers and their “choice” to light ...

UK regulators have urged major social media platforms to strengthen age verification and child safety measures after lawmakers rejected a proposed under-16 ban and launched consultations on teens’ ...

Many parents are trying so hard to protect their teen’s mental health that they’re accidentally stepping back from the role teens need most. Here's what two psychologists and parenting experts ...

San Diego city leaders are moving toward new e-bike regulations after data showed a more than 300% increase in crashes involving children between 2019 and 2023.

Competing bills in the Louisiana Legislature that aim to quell the uproar over a new state law regulating private preschools take starkly different approaches: One proposal would revise the law, while ...

In response to increasing safety concerns regarding children on social media, the UK has urged major platforms like Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube to enhance age verification and safety protocols ...

Stricter e-bike regulations could soon be coming to San Diego after the City Council's Public Safety Committee approved a proposal aimed at improving safety.

What age should kids reach before being allowed to stay home alone? What parents and guardians should know for spring break season.