Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning: 5 Ways To Spot It, Save Life

Drowning happens more quietly in real life than on TV, and it can happen without parents knowing, when they're only a few feet away.

What's In Your Genome? Parents-To-Be Want To Know

Most couples want to know which disease-causing genes, or risk factors, they carry and could unwittingly pass to their children.

Teething Products Containing Benzocaine Not Safe For Kids: FDA

The FDA issued a warning about the products and says it is taking steps to stop the use of these products in young children.

National Missing Children’s Day: Help Bring These Kids Home

A child is reported missing every 40 seconds in America. On National Missing Children's Day, you can help bring them home.

The Best Places In America To Buy A Used Car And How To Find Them

Buyers can save hundreds on a used car by simply driving 20 minutes away. Here's how to find the best places to shop in your state.

America's Most Popular Baby Names For 2017

The Social Security Administration is out with its annual rankings of America’s most popular baby names. See what names dominate.

Teen’s ‘I Wear Your Words’ Video Inspires Nashville Songwriters

“We have to write this,” Bonnie Warren told songwriting partner Manny Cabo, who released a song about teen's “I wear your words” video.

Watch Your Kids Be More Creative By Asking Them To Do This

Creative expressions start from an early age.

Most Family-Friendly Cities In America: 25 Metros Ranked

School quality, childcare and parks are all key considerations for families choosing where to live.

Bullies And Their Targets The Same In Surprising Number of Cases

Cyberbullying is a complex issue. In a surprising number of cases, the aggressor and target are the same. It’s called “digital self-harm.”

Finding Love Where You Least Expect It

Chance encounters don't just happen in the movies. Tell us about your own twist of fate.

The Bully Menace: 'The Hurt Never Goes Away'

Patch readers share their own heartbreaking stories and their advice for parents and teens who must confront bullies and cyberbullies.

Bullied To Death: When Kids Kill With Words

In a confounding national crisis that many consider nothing short of murder, kids are killing themselves to avoid vicious online torment.

Good News Roundup: 10 Stories That Will Inspire, Make You Smile

This collection of stories from across Patch showing the better side of human nature will lift your heart, inspire you and make you smile.

Teen Sexting Upswing: 50 Terms Every Parent Should Know

Sexting may be a part of normal adolescent behavior, and laws should change to reflect growing up in a digital age, new report suggests.

Random Acts Of Kindness Day 2018 Is Saturday: 10 Things To Do

Here are 10 simple things you can do on Random Acts of Kindness Day Saturday, Feb. 17. What can you add to the list?

Monopoly Cheaters’ Edition Rewards Devious Tactics

Hasbro is putting a new twist on family board game night with new Monopoly Cheaters' Edition. Half of players are cheating anyway.

Patch Pets: Meet 30 Of Your Best-Dressed Neighbors

If you've never seen a canine CEO, a lumberjack piglet or a sailor cat, here's your chance.

Tide Pod Challenge: YouTube Washes Its Hands Of Weird Video Fad

The video sharing site YouTube said it is removing “dangerous” Tide Pod Challenge videos. Facebook and Instagram are doing the same.

Tide Pod Challenge: 5 Things To Know About Dangerous Teen Craze

Why would anyone eat a highly toxic detergent packet? Deaths have been attributed to accidental ingestion, but this fad is purposeful.

When Grooming Your Dog Is Deadly

An alarming number of pet owners have come forward with stories of dog deaths after a grooming session. Are our animals at risk?

How To Get A Good Photo Of Fido On 'Dress Up Your Pet Day' 2018

National Dress Up Your Pet Day is Jan. 14, and photos are a must. Here are some tips, plus a chance to see your pet featured on Patch.

Stealing Jesus, Warming Others, Marching On: Best Of Patch 2017

Moms everywhere can relate to shopping with a toddler. A New Jersey teen’s brain is so big the entire Ivy League wants her.

'Hero' Kids Save Siblings, Parents, Christmas: Patch Kids 2017

These do-gooders grabbed headlines for all the right reasons.

How To Talk To Your Kids About Sexual Harassment

Getting a head start in teaching kids about things like consent and gender equality could help reduce sexual misbehaviors down the road.

How The Right Books At The Right Time Benefit Babies' Brains

Some books could naturally lead to higher-quality interactions and increased learning among young children.

5 Sneaky Ways For Parents To Handle A Picky Eater

Don't stress, parents — this no pressure approach to your picky child's eating habits will make dinnertime a breeze.

Why Kids Under 12 Don’t Need Over-The-Counter Cold Medicine

Is your little one suffering from a cold? Natural remedies might be a better solution than potentially harmful over-the-counter drugs.

Kids Under 13 Can Now Be On Facebook — With One Caveat

Messenger Kids is Facebook's new app that gives a younger audience Facebook access under the supervision of their parents.

Exploitative Child Videos Finally Targeted By YouTube: Report

A revealing BuzzFeed report helped bring a massive problem of YouTube videos that exploit children to the social media company's attention.

14 Signs Your Daughter Might Have ADHD

Is your daughter athletic, teacher's helper in class and super outgoing? These traits could indicate ADHD but make it harder to detect.

Here Are 51 Million Reasons To Stay Home For Thanksgiving

Thinking of hitting the road? Read this first.

The Real Reason Why Teens Do Risky Things

Contrary to popular belief, raging hormones and brain imbalances are not to blame.

The Best Value On A College Education Might Be Abroad

As U.S. college tuitions reach all-time highs, more students are getting their degrees in other countries.

'Then I See The Delight In Your Eyes Turn To Fear'

This is why Patch publishes local sex offender maps.

Sex Offender Advocates Object To Local Mapping Of Registered Sex Criminals

LETTER TO PATCH: Mapping addresses of registered sex offenders is "fear mongering" at Halloween and "unnecessary," says NARSOL.

Pay A Housekeeper, Buy Happiness, Says New Research

If you're hoping to spend money in ways that make you happy, science says that buying free time (not more stuff) is the way to go.

Babies Learn Persistence By Watching Adults Struggle, Studies Show

New research might make you think twice about giving up on a tricky task in front of your toddler.

Teen Sex And Drinking On The Wane: Here Are The Ways This Generation Is Growing Up More Slowly

Today's teens aren’t what they used to be.

If You Don't Work A 9-To-5 Job, Child Care Is Much Harder To Come By

Parents who keep nontraditional business hours find themselves with very few options when it comes to child care.