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Breastfed babies less likely to hit puberty early: Study

A new study suggests that babies who were exclusively breastfed were less likely to hit puberty early, possibly because of slower weight gain. However, doctors stress the emphasis should be on improving support to help moms breastfeed, n...

CBC News

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Millennials embrace "find out" parenting style with firm consequences

From sticking with soccer to finishing commitments, parents are using a no-nonsense approach. Author Michaeleen Doucleff explains the trend.

CBS America

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Why U.S. women are leaving the workforce in record numbers

University of Kansas professor Misty Heggeness joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain why women, especially mothers, are leaving the workforce, and how return-to-office mandates and rising childcare costs are playing a role.

CBS America

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How parents can navigate the empty nest phase

Galina Espinoza, editor-in-chief of the women's health site "Flow Space," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the emotional challenges and opportunities parents face when their children leave home.

CBS America

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Fewer mothers with young children in the workforce, report finds

The share of working mothers between the ages of 25-44 has dropped 3% so far this year, according to a new report from the University of Kansas. Professor Misty Heggeness, who analyzed the data and is the author of the upcoming book, "Sw...

CBS America

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Tips for dealing with back-to-school anxiety

Many students are returning to the classroom soon. From anxieties about bullying to academic challenges, Dr. Stephanie Setliff from Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center in Dallas shares tips to help cope with back-to-school anxiety.

Fox News

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More people turning off dating apps and trying to find love in real life

Love-seekers are abandoning dating apps in favor of a more old-fashioned approach. Lilia Luciano reports.

CBS America

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FBI warns of teen sextortion surge, urges parent awareness

The FBI says sextortion is among the fastest-growing U.S. crimes, with teens increasingly targeted. Parents are urged to stay informed.

Fox News

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Are kids in Germany really more independent?

What does family life look like for children in Germany? What are daycare, school and free time like for them? What values do they take on?

DW News

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Tariffs spark concern over school supply prices

As President Trump's tariffs took effect Friday, some parents are worried that the cost of school supplies might be impacted.

CBS America

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China announces child subsidy program as births hit historic lows

After decades of curbing births, China is urgently trying to reverse a population slump that puts its economic and political future at risk.

Euronews

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In Ukraine, a mother-to-be faces war and loss

Thirty-year-old expectant mother Bohdana Zhupanyna says her Kyiv apartment was struck by a Russian drone, just weeks before her due date.

Reuters

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Avoiding hot car deaths

In the U.S., 16 children have died in 2025 from being left in hot cars, the national nonprofit Kids and Car Safety said. Here's how to avoid accidents, and how to help if you see a child in a hot car.

CBS America

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U.S. fertility rate dropped to an all-time low in 2024

The fertility rate in the United States dropped to an all-time low last year, with fewer than 1.6 children born per woman. Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey reports on what’s driving the trend and the concerns it is raising about the economy.

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The science and ethics behind genetic embryo screening

Eight babies in the UK were born using DNA from three people through an IVF technique that isn't legal in the U.S. NYU professor Arthur Caplan joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain the science and ethical concerns.

CBS News

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France records more deaths than births

One in every 250 babies born in France in 2024 died before their first birthday – a total of 2,700 deaths – and that number has been going up for several years. French MPs have introduced legislation for measures that will examine what's...

France 24

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U.S. fertility rate hit record low in 2024

Demographers say the trend reflects a long-term delay in childbearing, not a population crisis. But the gap between policy and reality continues to spark national debate.

Africanews

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Single parents can spend significantly more on childcare: Wallethub

New research from WalletHub finds that single parents are facing significantly higher childcare costs than couples.

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How to embrace a "slower summer" with your kids

With camps, travel and screen time filling every moment, many parents say summer doesn't feel like a break. Kristen Altmeyer of Parents magazine joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how to slow down and reconnect.

CBS America

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What to do when your kid starts swearing

Mark Merrill, founder of the nonprofit Family First, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with advice for parents whose kids are picking up foul language and how to curb it before it becomes a real problem.

CBS News

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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.

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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