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Europe's birth rates hit rock bottom

While parents should have at least two babies to keep Europe's population stable, current birth rates barely exceed one. Will the new wave of over-60-year-old boomer fathers save the continent?

Euronews

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Babies born with new 3-person IVF technique

In the U.K., eight babies were born using a new IVF technique with DNA from three people to prevent inherited disease. The method replaces faulty mitochondria in the mother's egg with healthy donor mitochondria.

CBC News

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California law to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples

Starting in 2026, a new California law will require insurance companies to expand health insurance coverage for infertility treatment, including In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), for many Californians, including same-sex couples.

Scripps Local

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San Diego childcare costs consume nearly half of household incomes

San Diego families face a crisis as the costs of rent and childcare combined consume nearly half of a household's income. Additionally, 190,000 children lacking access to licensed care in what experts call "childcare deserts."

Scripps Local

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Here's how the $1,000 'Trump Accounts' for newborns will work

The money will be deposited into a tax-deferred index fund account.

Scripps News

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German birth rate falls to lowest point in almost 20 years

Germany's birth rate has dropped to 1.35, with the figure even lower for women with German citizenship. The decline, reflected in other parts of the EU, raises alarms over pension burdens and the future workforce.

DW News

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Excavation at Irish site aims to recover remains of 800 children

"Mother-and-baby homes" were institutions in Ireland where unmarried pregnant women and their children were housed. They were characterised by harsh conditions, high mortality rates and a lack of support for mothers and children.

Euronews

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How a father's persistence unlocked his son's brilliance

Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking Massachusetts teen with autism, spent the first 14 years of his life trying to learn the basics, until his father suddenly unlocked his brilliance with the help of Viraj's right thumb. Now, he's headed to MIT,...

CBS America

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France sees sharp decline in desire for children

In the past twenty years, the desire to have children has clearly declined, suggesting a continued drop in fertility rates in the future, according to a study by INED.

France 24

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Brothers in abandoned Ukraine village live a childhood shaped by war

Before Russia invaded Ukraine, Varvara Tupkalenko's two sons played with miniature cars like most other boys their age. Today, toy guns and mortar barrels can be found in their living room in the village of Kalynove, some nine miles from...

Reuters

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How climate change is raising risks for pregnant women

Health officials say heat can be especially dangerous for pregnant women. David Schechter reports on how climate change is raising those risks.

CBS America

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What factors prevent people from having children they desire?

One in four people lives in a country where the population has likely peaked. A new study shows that low fertility rates result more from a lack of choices than personal decisions.

Euronews

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California dad starts YouTube tutorials for daughters' hair

Itay Hod shows us a dad who's helping other dads struggling to fix their daughters' hair.

CBS America

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Therapist on what he's learned as a father

Dr. John Delony speaks to millions of listeners on his popular podcast about mental health, family and relationships. As a therapist, he’s used to offering advice to struggling fathers, but we asked him about the biggest lessons he’s lea...

CNN

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Podcaster shares two biggest lessons after talking to hundreds of dads

Dr. John Delony speaks to millions of listeners on his podcast about mental health, family and relationships. As a therapist, he’s used to offering advice to struggling fathers, but we asked him about the biggest lessons he’s learned as ...

CNN

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Health experts warn of measles risks for pregnant people

Measles cases are rising in Ontario, putting pregnant people and their babies at risk. Experts are calling for better prenatal screening for measles antibodies and urging vaccination before pregnancy.

CBC News

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Sperm donation policies in Europe called into question after scandal

A Danish donor, unknowingly carrying a mutation in a gene that increases the risk of cancer, is said to have helped conceive at least 67 children, 10 of whom now have cancer.

Euronews

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Sweden urged to stop international adoptions

A complete ban on international adoptions to Sweden has been proposed by a government-appointed commission on Monday following its inquiry, which found widespread abuses and fraud.

Euronews

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A three-year-old's lesson: 'Don't be afraid'

Three-year-old Bridger Peabody, of Strasburg, Colo., had a fear of the dark. But when his grandmother fell and hit her head, he overcame his fear to venture outside, into the darkness, to retrieve her phone from the car.

CBS America

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Family fights to end "sextortion" scams after son's death

A law signed by President Trump earlier this month could help fight "sextortion" schemes online. One Kentucky family has been fighting for change, saying they never want anyone to experience the tragic loss they've suffered.

CBS America

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Keeping your kids safe at the beach and pool

With school years wrapping up across the country, many families are heading to the beaches. Annette Rowland of the American Red Cross offers helpful tips to keep your kids safe at the beach and pool.

AccuWeather

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Court in Italy rules two mothers can register as parents

In recent years, some city registrars in Italy had begun to record only the name of the biological mother on birth certificates and not the name of her partner.

Euronews

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Behind the sharp decline in mothers' mental health

Moms in the U.S. reported a big decline in mental health in recent years, according to a new study. Meg Oliver reports.

CBS America

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Same-sex couple pushes to normalize surrogacy in Argentina

In Argentina there is no national legislation regulating surrogacy; this couple is trying to change that.

CNN

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Siblings honor their late father with a new word and lasting legacy

As part of our "Kindness 101" series, Steve Hartman shares how one family turned grief into gratitude with a tribute that brought meaning, memory, and language together.

CBS America

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China's pets set to outnumber toddlers in just five years

China was once the world’s most populous nation, but in recent years its birth rate has been falling. While more people are choosing to have fewer or no children, there has been a rise in pet ownership. Pets are on track to outnumber tod...

Al Jazeera

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Budget bill includes $1,000 for newborns

One of the provisions of the budget bill passed by the House creates savings accounts for newborns, branded as "Trump Accounts," that would have a one-time deposit of $1,000 from the federal government.

CBS America

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YouTube star Ms. Rachel sings with double amputee from Gaza

YouTube star and children’s educator Rachel Accurso, whose “Songs for Littles” have been viewed billions of times, meets and sings one of her trademark songs with Rahaf, a 3-year-old double amputee from Gaza.

CNN

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Why bonding is the heart of infant care

In "The Baby Bonding Book," Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie helps overwhelmed new parents focus on what truly matters in the early stages of parenting building a connection with their child.

CBS America

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Toddler separated from parents in deportation case returns home

A two-year-old Venezuelan girl, whose parents were deported from the United States without her, was flown home to Caracas, earning President Donald Trump rare praise from Venezuela's government.

France 24