9-Year-Old Dies After Her Hair Gets Stuck in Pool Drain
The girl was celebrating her grandmother's 75th birthday with family at a resort when she drowned.
We Can't Save Children's Lives Alone
NGOs and the private sector need to partner to fund health infrastructure—we know this firsthand.
Paislee Shultis, Missing Since 2019, Found Under Staircase by Police
Paislee Shultis was found Monday in a makeshift room under a closed staircase leading to the basement of a home.
9-Year-Old Girl Shot During ATM Robbery, Police Say
A 9-year-old child is in critical condition after being hit by a stray bullet.
Shaky Ground Halts Third Day of Efforts to Save Boy Who Fell Into Well
Rescuers have yet to reach the 5-year-old but have sent down oxygen, food and water. Camera footage showed he is conscious but suffered head injuries.
Woman in Domestic Violence Incident Triggers Fire, Killing Child: Police
A total of twelve apartment units were damaged and more than 30 people have been displaced due to the fire, which is being investigated as a homicide.
Harmony Montgomery Went Missing After Family Was Evicted From Home: Police
Investigators believe 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery disappeared between November 28 and December 10, 2019, after she was seen with her father and stepmother.
When Babies Start Laughing and How to Make Your Infant Giggle
At the early stages, a baby's laughter is a response to physical stimulation, such as tickling or blowing on their bellies.
Is the U.S. Child Friendly?
Even if the United States is not currently a child-friendly society, it could be and it must be.
Teenager Accused of Leaving Newborn in Dumpster on House Arrest After Plea
Alexis Avila faces charges of attempted murder and felony child abuse for putting her newborn son into a garbage bag and throwing him inside a dumpster.
Woman Gives Up Child, Sues Sperm Donor She Met Online for Lying
The woman met the donor on a social media site and reportedly had sexual intercourse with him 10 times before getting pregnant.
4-Year-Old Found Dead Next to 'I'm Sorry' Note at Florida Resort
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office was called to a resort on Monday following reports of a "suicide attempt."
Not Getting Vaccinated Can Be Child Abuse
The vaccinated majority is rapidly losing interest in the fate of the unvaccinated—and that's putting it diplomatically.
Teen Mother Accused of Abandoning Newborn in Dumpster, Child Abuse Charge
Alexis Avila now faces felony charges after she told investigators she gave birth then later left her newborn baby in a dumpster behind a store in New Mexico.
Afghan Baby Left Behind During Taliban Takeover Reunited With Family
The newborn was only two months old when he was separated from his family at the Kabul airport in August as crowds rushed to leave the country.
Elizabeth Holmes, Ex Theranos CEO's Child and Husband Revealed
The former CEO of Theranos, the defunct Silicon Valley blood testing company, and MIT graduate reportedly first met at a San Francisco Bay Area party.
Child Tax Credit is Keeping Families Afloat
As the holidays approach, we should collectively toast the support that we have provided to American families this year. The CTC is working.
DOJ Says It's Investigating Utah Girl's Suicide After Bullying Allegations
Isabella "Izzy" Tichenor was allegedly bullied at school. Her mother alleges the teacher and district were informed and did nothing about the situation before Izzy took her own life.
Video of Daycare Worker Seemingly Spanking Child Prompts Lawsuit
After the police investigation in 2020 failed to result in an indictment, parents took matters into their own hands and sued the daycare.
IS Member to Serve Life in Prison for Death of 5-year-old Girl Chained Up
The girl was allegedly punished for wetting the bed and was chained to a barred window in direct sunlight where temperatures reached 122 Fahrenheit.
9-Year-Old Girl Saves Mom From Attacker, Earns Police Award
Video shows the assailant "was not expecting that and her actions were perfect timing," said a local police chief.
Police Now Say Missing 5-Year-Old Michael Vaughn Likely Kidnapped Near Home
Michael Vaughn was last seen in front of his home on July 27. He was wearing a light blue Minecraft T-shirt, dark blue boxer briefs and flip-flops.
Man Released From Custody in October Kills Young Niece and Another Man
A deputy district attorney objected to Tyrice Martin's release in October in fear for community safety but was let go anyway. Martin was arrested Wednesday.
Father Prohibited From Seeing Child Unless He Receives COVID-19 Vaccine
The father can either receive the vaccine or submit to weekly testing, according to a judge's ruling.
15-Year-Old Arrested After Allegedly Shooting Sister by Accident
The girl, who was a sixth-grader at Forest Edge Elementary School, was shot outside a two-story duplex in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
Boy Fails to Impress Girl as Cycling Trick Goes Very Wrong in Viral Video
When one little boy cycled past a girl who lived nearby, he attempted a trick that didn't at all go to plan.
1-Year-Old Toddler Survives After Spending 3 Nights Lost in Forest
The child had no food or water and was covered in insect bites when she was found after 400 volunteers, police and divers scoured the area where she was last seen.
Unlicensed Teen Accidentally Runs Over, Kills 1-Year-Old Brother
The teen was reportedly moving a black SUV in the driveway when he hit his younger brother, who was taken to a hospital, where he died.
Florida Woman Kept Autistic Child Locked Inside Cage: Police
Officers found that the property didn't have any food, running water or working toilet facilities when they searched the home on Sunday.
Stranger Steals E-Scooter From 6-Year-Old Child on New York Street
About a week after the incident, officers from the NYPD joined community leaders and a local business to help gift the boy a new ride and helmet.