Children
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Beyoncé pregnant with second child
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As first reported by E!, Beyoncé is pregnant with her second child with husband Jay-Z. They had their first daughter, one-year-old Blue Ivy, last January.
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Infant swimming classes work to protect against infant drowning
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According to a 2012 report from the Centers for Disease Control, drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages one to four.
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Maryland House passes bill on violence before a minor
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The House approved the bill 132-0 on Monday. It would apply to people who commit a violent crime in front of a minor who is at least 2-years-old and younger than 16.
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Kraft’s Mac & Cheese under fire for use of dyes
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We all likely had it as children (or sometimes as adults). But, now, Kraft’s Mac & Cheese is under fire for the use of certain dyes in their mac & cheese.
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Healthy body image
CommentBonnie McDaniel sat down with Natasha to discuss six things you can do to help your daughter develop a good self-image.
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Michelle Obama, Big Bird urge kids to eat healthier, be more active
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Sesame Street's Big Bird is helping Michelle Obama encourage kids to eat healthier and be more active.
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First Lady of Belize
CommentMrs. Kim Simplis-Barrow, the First Lady of Belize, came on the show today to talk about her charity work and the fundraising gala happening this weekend to benefit the diasbled children of Belize.
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Quiet airline flights? AirAsia X offers that
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The sound of a crying or screaming child on a long flight is a nightmare many have had to endure. But, one airline is trying to end that.
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Teaching kids the value of money
CommentJulie Miner, the co-founder of Rant from Mommyland, came on the show today to talk about ways you can teach your kids the value of the dollar.
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Russia adoption ban bill heads to Russian president
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The upper chamber of Russia's parliament on Wednesday unanimously voted in favor of a measure banning Americans from adopting Russian children. It now goes to President Vladimir Putin to sign or turn down.
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National Children's Museum to house Sesame Street characters
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Elmo, Cookie Monster and Grover have a new home near Washington as the National Children's Museum is set to open in suburban Maryland - though initial plans have been scaled down considerably.
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Five ways to handle the stress of divorce during the holidays
CommentFamily law attorney Alan Plevy, sat down to talk about how to avoid the stressors of a divorce during the holidays.
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Bounce houses pose safety concerns for children, study shows
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They may be a big hit at kids' birthday parties, but inflatable bounce houses can be dangerous, with the number of injuries soaring in recent years, a nationwide study found.
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'Trouble in Toyland:' Warnings for children's toys announced ahead of holidays
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A Dora the Explorer guitar, dragster cars with small wheels and finger-fidget desktop magnets are among the toys that consumer advocates are warning about as the holiday buying season begins.
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Virtual Piggy: teaching your kids how to manage money
CommentIt's important to teach our kids how to manage their money, and with the economy the way it is these days, the sooner they learn, the better. Dr. Jo Webber, the founder and CEO of Virtual Piggy, talked to Natasha about a simple way to teach them online.
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Differences between girls and boys in the classroom
CommentAnn Dolin, the president and founder of Education Connection Tutoring, talked to Melanie about how to understand the differences between boys and girls in the classroom.
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New booster seat ratings released
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released new ratings for child safety booster seats.
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Organic foods not safer for kids, pediatricians say
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Science hasn't proven that eating pesticide-free food makes people any healthier, the American Academy of Pediatrics said.
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