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ICE arrests illegal migrant for allegedly killing 9-year-old daughter in suspected DUI crash

Cops suspect Mexican national Brenda Liliana Rivera-Estrada was impared when she crashed, killing her daughter and injuring three other kids, including a 1-year-old girl.

Two kids injured after gunfire shatters windshield of NYC mom's car: cops

The mom, 33, was driving north on Beach Avenue near the Cross Bronx Expressway intersection in Soundview around 7:45 p.m. Saturday when a flurry of bullets rang out, hitting her...

The secret's out about a trendy autism treatment — now it may be impossible to find

"What this study shows is how quickly information shared through news coverage, social media and public figures can influence real-world prescribing patterns," study author Dr. Joshua Rothman said.

Former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson says he stepped on gas before crash that killed young boys, admits he lied to cops

Erickson testified he was traveling between 50 and 55 mph, though he admitted, under questioning that the estimate was uncertain.

Save LA's libraries from violent vagrants

Public libraries are among the most important resources in any town.

Taliban legalizes sick child marriages with special rules for 'virgin girls' in Afghanistan

In Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, girls can effectively be sold before they are even old enough to walk.

Former Navy SEAL has some surprising advice for parents

Elite sniper instructor Brandon Webb says many moms and dads are 'just f--king up' their kids.

Mom makes eerie admission as 2 dead kids, ages 5 and 7, found in burning car, cops say

Cops said mom Marlene Vidal, 34, is apparently suffering from mental health issues.

How our schools' foolishness is courting 'civilizational failure'

Our children aren’t learning to read — first because we’ve forgotten how to teach them, then because we're outsourcing their education to screens. 

Your kid's more likely to eat vegetables if you stick to an easy healthy habit during pregnancy

Children typically need between 1 and 3 cups of vegetables daily for vitamins, minerals and fiber that support growth, brain development and long-term health.

I have a nosy neighbor who doesn't respect personal boundaries

Dear Abby advises someone dealing with a nosy neighbor.

Silver-haired couple allegedly beat up mom -- because they didn't like how she disciplined her kid in public

The mom had just hit her son for spitting in her face and was trying to leave when all hell broke loose.

Meta and Google fund kids' brands with millions as critics highlight social media risk

The tech giants enlisted trusted children's brands such as Sesame Street, Girl Scouts and Highlights magazine to teach kids to use technology in moderation.

5 parenting mistakes that can shorten your kid's life

A pediatrician revealed common mistakes parents make that can seriously harm their kids' health, setting them up for long-term health problems and even early death.

Mom gives heartwarming update on her son who fell into a coma after inhaling cake powder

A Gold Coast mom has shared a heartwarming update after her toddler fell into a coma following a horror baking incident two weeks ago.

Mother busted 3 months after her 2 toddler daughters found drowned with cocaine in their systems

Laura Nicholson, 23, was arrested in Florida after her daughters drowned in Texas, as she was charged with two counts of injury to a child in connection with the deaths.

Meet the parents banning all screen time — even the news —to protect kids

“It can open kids up to spending their time in all kinds of creative ways,” one mom told The Post.

Kids face a ‘reading recession’ as test scores continue to plummet across the US

Scholars at Harvard, Stanford and Dartmouth analyzed state test scores from third to eighth grade for over 5,000 school districts in 38 states, allowing comparisons across school districts and states...

Parenting experts reveal why the 'cereal for breakfast' generation is struggling in adulthood

While "cereal for breakfast kids" or "latchkey kids" are often praised for their hyper-independence, serious issues can arise as they age into adulthood — and parent children of their own.