'A Moment Of Reckoning': Coronavirus Could Break U.S. Child Care

Without significant investment and action, child care may not be there for American families when the coronavirus pandemic is over.

Coronavirus Meal Finder Map: Find Free Meals For Hungry Kids

No Kid Hungry’s map shows where America's kids sidelined from school by the coronavirus crisis can get access to free meals.

How To Talk To Your Kids About Coronavirus

There are tried-and-true ways to have the conversation with your kids, but the point, experts say, is don’t avoid having it.

Broadway Against Bullying: A Brave Space

A bullying survivor shares why we can't, and won't, stop celebrating who we are.

'Big Kid' Booster Seat Maker Put Profits Over Safety, Probe Finds

Internal video of side-impact tests shows that children could be injured or killed in Evenflo's “Big Kid” booster seats.

Best Of Patch 2019: Great Kids Doing Great Things Across America

Say what you will about today’s youth. Patch says their community service projects and genuine goodness show “the kids are alright.”

Christmas Bird Count: Register For Treasured Holiday Tradition

The Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count is an environmentally satisfying way to spend a day outside with the family.

In The ‘Me Too’ Era, Girl Scouts Say Hugs Shouldn’t Be Forced

The Girl Scouts say that forcing girls to show affection to relatives, friends and neighbors can send a wrong message about consent.

‘10 Worst Toys Of 2019’ Revealed Ahead Of Holiday Shopping Season

The Toy Association said World Against Toys Causing Harm, or W.A.T.C.H., "needlessly frightens parents and caregivers" with annual list.

Anti-Bullying Laws Don’t Work; Prevention Programs Do: No Bully

Laws criminalizing bullying respond to growing frustration over the problem, but school-based prevention programs are better, No Bully says.

Unity Day 2019: Why It’s Important To Keep Talking About Bullying

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and Wednesday is Unity Day. Even with anti-bullying programs, countless students are targeted.

Instagram Users Can Silence Bullies With New Tool

Instagram anti-bullying tool comes as 90 percent of teens say social media companies aren’t doing enough to stop cyberbullying.

10 Things About The Deadly Menace Of Bullying

Bullying and cyberbullying are no longer dismissed as “kids being kids.” Schools and parents are under increasing pressure to address it.

How Parents Forget Kids In Hot Cars

National Heatstroke Prevention Day on July 31 brings awareness to hot car deaths. Here’s how many kids have died in hot cars since 1990.

Delta Aquarids, Perseids Summertime Meteor Showers Firing Up Now

The Delta Aquarid and Perseid meteor showers are overlapping. Here’s what you need to know to see these summertime favorites.

Here Are The 'Best' Big Cities In The Nation

WalletHub compared the 62 largest cities in the nation based on dozens of key “attractiveness” metrics.

Meet 14-Year-Old CEO On Mission To Spread Kindness, Stop Bullying

The founder of Random Hats of Kindness talks about his anti-bullying initiative and how he plans to spread more kindness.

These Are The Top Children's Hospitals In The U.S.

See which hospitals are the best for children, according to U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings.

New York, Honolulu, Omaha Ranked Among Best Cities In America

A new report published this week by researchers at Resonance Consultancy ranked the best cities in America. See them here.

Where The Most Millennials Are Getting (Gasp!) Married

A new analysis of 258 metros shows twice as many millennials in certain metro areas get married compared to others.

The Psychology Behind Why Mom May Be The Mother Of All Heroes

Researchers are interested in what makes a hero. Turns out many mothers tick off those same boxes by fulfilling a range of needs for kids.

Top Baby Names Of 2018: Emma And Liam Again No. 1

The Social Security Administration has released its annual list of the top baby names in the country.

The Best And Worst Metros For Workers With No Bachelor's Degree

The Federal Reserve studied 121 metros to see where workers with no bachelor’s degree have the most opportunities.

Preschool Children: Online And Dangerous

Young children, bullying, and ways to teach healthy online behaviors.

What Every Young Child Needs To Know About Being Online

Here are 12 core life skills or "powers” that every child needs, ranging from the powers of resilience, inclusivity, and critical thinking.

Parents More Fearful Of Dangers At School, Polls Show

Many Americans believe parents, the internet and news coverage of similar attacks are at least partly to blame for school shootings.

America’s Hungry Kids: 13M U.S. Children Don’t Have Enough To Eat

Nearly 13 million U.S. kids — that's one in six — don't know where their next meal is coming from, or if it will come. Here's how to help.

Suicide-Related ER Visits Double Among Kids, Survey Shows

Bullying and increased pressure on kids, as well as an acute shortage of psychiatric services, part of “alarming” trend, a new study shows.

Lethal Plans: When Seniors Turn To Suicide In Long-Term Care

An investigation by KHN and PBS NewsHour finds that older Americans are quietly killing themselves in nursing homes, assisted living ceners.

Data Show How American Mothers Balance Work And Family

For many working women, motherhood is a major interruption to their career.

Scammers Are Scaring, Extorting Millions From Your Aging Parents

Con artists are targeting aging residents across America with scare tactics in a multi-million-dollar fraud industry.

The Menace Of Bullies: Why Reporting, No Bully Partnership Matter

Patch has partnered with No Bully in its national advocacy reporting project to bring awareness of bullying and cyberbullying.

Here’s How To Celebrate National Robotics Week In Your Hometown

Calling all teachers, parents and business owners! Helping kids discover a passion for science and technology has never been easier.

How Failure Helps Build Kids' Resilience

The US college admissions scandal is an example of the “bulldozer parenting” trend.

Teens Have Less Face Time With Friends, Are Lonelier Than Ever

There's less partying and hanging out but a lot more loneliness.

Girls More Likely Than Boys To See Bullying As Harmful: Study

Florida State University study examines the role of gender in standing up to bullying, which goes beyond a conflict between two people.

#Cheesed: Adults Are Filming Themselves Throwing Cheese At Babies

Adults are posting videos of themselves throwing cheese at their babies' heads for laughs. Experts say they're concerned.

Momo Challenge A Hoax, But Parents Are Freaking Out

Police, schools and celebrities like Kim Kardashian are warning parents about the Momo suicide game, but it's a pervasive hoax.

3 Tips: How To Teach Children To Watch Commercials More Closely

How can parents make their children more aware of how commercials influence what they think and do?

Girl-To-Girl Bullying: Why It’s Different, Difficult To Confront

Girls tend to be more passive aggressive in bullying, which makes it harder to confront. “Girls Against Bullying” video aims to change that.