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New Mexico launches free childcare for families

New Mexico has some of the highest child care costs in the world - averaging about 12 thousand dollars per child, each year. That means many Americans choose to leave the workforce to look after their children, or - decide not to have k...

Al Jazeera

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Are Halloween displays getting too scary for young kids?

Some parents worry today's lavish Halloween decorations have become too haunting and scary for kids.

CBS America

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Doctor explains new study on COVID-19 during pregnancy and autism

A new study finds that children born to mothers infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy have an elevated risk of autism and other developmental disorders.

CBS America

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Halloween safety tips from the American Red Cross

Halloween is a great time for spooky activities and trick-or-treating, but always be sure to keep safety in mind. The American Red Cross offers some tips on how to have a fun and safe holiday.

AccuWeather

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Head Start child program funding to lapse on Nov. 1 amid shutdown

Funding for the Head Start program is set to expire on Saturday due to the ongoing government shutdown. It provides nearly 65,000 children in 41 states with education, care and nutrition. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.

CBS America

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Investigation finds possible lead contamination in some baby formulas

A Consumer Reports investigation found that about half of 41 samples of infant formula contained potentially harmful levels of at least one contaminant, including lead and arsenic.

CBS America

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Couple opens up about experience with male infertility

Globally, infertility affects one in six couples, and male fertility issues contribute to nearly half of couples struggling to conceive. An Ohio couple opened up about their experience to help spread awareness.

CBS America

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Every New Mexico family will soon have free child care

Parents in New Mexico will no longer have to pay for child care starting next week, regardless of their income, making the Land of Enchantment the first state in the nation to offer free universal child care.

CBS America

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How to get kids to listen without yelling

From dinnertime battles to screen-time standoffs, psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share proven techniques parents can use to get kids to listen calmly and effectively.

CBS News

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Mom whose daughter died by suicide urges limits on nighttime phone use

Nearly one in six school-aged children report being bullied online, according to a global study by the World Health Organization. Meg Oliver spoke to a mother who is turning her grief into a warning for other parents.

CBS America

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What parents should know about Roblox and how to keep their kids safe

Popular online gaming platform Roblox is being sued by families and state attorneys general who claim online predators can exploit kids they meet on the site. Roblox says it's rolling out new safety features, including age estimation and...

CBS News

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70,000+ dressers recalled for tip over risks that endanger children

Tens of thousands of dressers sold on Amazon are being recalled due to the risk of injury or death they pose to children.

Scripps News

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Trump, Merck cut IVF drug costs in tariff relief deal

President Donald Trump and Germany's Merck said they had struck a deal that would cut the cost of some drugs needed for in-vitro fertilization in exchange for protection from future tariffs.

Reuters

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Meta adds new protections for teens on Instagram

Social media giant Meta announced it is adding additional protections for teens on Instagram. Meta says it'll work to identify users under the age of 18 and restrict the content they see to match the guidelines of PG-13 movies.

CBS News

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What to know about Instagram's new teen safety rules

Meta, Instagram's parent company, is introducing PG-13-style content limits for all teen accounts. Under the new policy, users under 18 will have mature or sensitive material hidden or restricted, with parents able to add further controls.

CBS America

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USDA says WIC program for moms and kids is funded through October

As the shutdown continues, federal government programs that support the least among us are sounding the alarm. They say no money means that aid will simply dry up.

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Dad shares warning for parents about popular gaming platform Roblox

The popular online game, Roblox, is being sued by multiple state attorneys general, who claim online predators can groom, extort and exploit kids they meet on the platform. One father says his son became a victim.

CBS America

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Videos show Israeli hostages' joyful reunions

Israel is celebrating the release of the last 20 living hostages, with many of their their reunions seen in emotional videos.

CBS News

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Two brothers went to the Nova music festival — only one came back

When Hamas attacked the Nova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023, Gal Dalal was able to escape — but his brother Guy has been held hostage in Gaza ever since. And while a new U.S.-brokered release plan is giving Gal new hope, the two years of...

CBC News

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What parents need to know about cold and flu season

Pediatrician Dr. Amanda Kravitz joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain what parents should know about cold and flu season from newborns to school-aged children – and when's the best time to get the flu shot.

CBS America

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How to keep your child hooked on reading

The Week Junior executive editor Mindy Walker explains how "read-alikes" can help children stay excited about reading long after finishing their first book.

CBS America

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Keeping your child passengers safe in the car

Sept. 21 to 27 is Child Passenger Safety Week to raise awareness for child safety in the passenger seat. Highway Safety Specialist Laura Dunn joins AccuWeather to discuss child safety in the car.

AccuWeather

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Trump makes unproven link between autism, acetaminophen

There was immediate pushback from medical experts and a major drug manufacturer after U.S. President Donald Trump said without evidence that pregnant women shouldn’t take acetaminophen because it can cause autism.

CBC News

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Doctors, pharmacists back Tylenol as 'safest bet'

Experts say President Trump's claim that Tylenol causes autism is unfounded and not supported by science.

Scripps Local

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Nonprofit helps supply families with diapers, baby items

The nonprofit Baby2Baby supports more than 1 million families nationwide each year. A new effort in New York state could become a model. New York is partnering with the nonprofit, providing $9 million in state funding.

CBS America

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Families of Syria’s disappeared children seek answers

Families in Syria continue to grapple with the trauma of children who vanished under the Assad regime, enduring years of unanswered questions and endless waiting in their search for the truth.

Al Jazeera

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Whistleblowers accuse Meta of suppressing child safety concerns

There are troubling new allegations surrounding Meta and whether it is protecting children on its platforms. A pair of whistleblowers outlined details on Capitol Hill, accusing the social media giant of suppressing safety information.

CBS News

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Behind the steep decline in young mothers leaving the workforce

For six years, Mackenzie Bruegge worked in medical billing. But with two young children at home, she says the math just didn't add up. Her decision to quit reflects a national trend.

CBS America

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ChatGPT to get parental controls after teen's death

American artificial intelligence firm OpenAI said it would add parental controls to its chatbot ChatGPT, a week after an American couple said the system encouraged their teenaged son to kill himself.

France 24

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Tips to make a smooth transition to your hectic fall schedule

The transition from a summer schedule to the hectic fall frenzy can be challenging. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has tips on how to make it easier for everyone.

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