JPMorgan Chase accused of discriminating against fathers
The father of a newborn boy says JPMorgan Chase's parental-leave policy discriminates against men.
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Program swaps kids' wheelchairs for toy cars
A growing grassroots movement is helping children with special needs swap wheelchairs for motorized toy convertibles.
These states are best, worst for raising children
New Hampshire is the best state in which to raise a child, while Mississippi is the worst, according to a report published Tuesday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
'Gentle' C-sections are growing in popularity
A woman is lying on an operating table. In front of her is a big curtain, usually blue, that separates her from the surgical field: her own pregnant belly.
Ten best family cars of 2017
Next to buying a house, choosing the car that's right for your family is one of the more challenging decisions you'll make as the head of a household.You want safety, of course. Comfort, utility and economy are important, too. And don't forget about style.Luckily, Parents magazine teamed up with the car-buying experts at Edmund.com to help you find the car that meets all your needs, whether it's a minivan or midsized crossover.��������
Supreme Court strikes down citizenship law
The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a federal law that treats children born overseas to unmarried parents differently for purposes of citizenship depending upon whether the biological father or mother is a US citizen.
Richland Regatta boat races begin tomorrow at Howard Amon Park
RICHLAND, Wash. - The annual Richland Regatta Boat Races are set to kick off Friday morning at Howard Amon Park.
'My body is awesome': Trans man expecting first child
Like most anyone in their third trimester of pregnancy, Trystan Reese is dealing with cravings and heartburn. But unlike most first-time parents, Reese is a transgender man who is expecting a baby with his partner of seven years, Biff Chaplow. The Portland, Oregon, couple will welcome a son in July.
Hermiston PD, 7-Eleven reward youth for good deeds with Operation Chill
In conjunction with 7-Eleven, the Hermiston Police Department is participating in Operation Chill.
Drinking non-cow milk linked to shorter kids, study suggests
Children who drink dairy alternatives like soy, almond or rice milks are slightly shorter than their peers who drink cow's milk, according to a new study.
Pasco looking to build public market
PASCO, Wash.- The City of Pasco and the Port of Pasco partnered to fund a feasibility study to find the best location for a public market.
Study: Babies sleep longer in their own rooms
The sooner babies get their own rooms, the longer they'll sleep on average, according to a new study that breaks with the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
10 best places for families to live
Where should families flock? HomeUnion offers some ideas in its list of the best places for families to live based on quality schools and home prices. Here are the top 10.
Amazon is refunding up to $70M in-app purchases made by kids
If your child bought something in an app from Amazon's app store without your permission, you may get your money back.
Therapeutic horse riding center hopes to expand program
The Therapeutic Riding of Tri-Cities organization celebrated the addition of a new horse stall Tuesday morning, a milestone that organizers said will enable them to accommodate more riders to their program.
Births to older moms rise as teen birth rate drops
She was the classic California woman who had everything: a thriving public relations firm, a loving husband and a core group of friends she could count on. The one thing missing: a baby.
Extreme course obstacle races for families, too
We've all seen posts by those crazy friends doing an obstacle race -- mud runs where they jump into icy pools of water, climb over high walls and army crawl under barbwire. Pure torture. Now you can sign up for these -- and bring the children!
After 17 years of trying, this couple had sextuplets
Adeboye and Ajibola Taiwo had tried for 17 years to start a family. Now, they're the parents of sextuplets -- three boys and three girls, all in good condition and absolutely adorable.
Memorial Day Weekend fun without leaving the Tri-Cities
People all over are filling up their cars, packing their bags, and heading out of town for Memorial Day plans, despite higher gas prices and AAA predicting over 35 million people will be on the road this year.
Want more affection? Have more sex
Want to have a more affectionate relationship with your life partner? Carve out time to have more sex. That's the takeaway of a series of four studies of committed couples in both the United States and Switzerland.
Graco recalls more than 25,000 car seats
Graco is recalling more than 25,000 car seats that might not adequately restrain children during a crash.
How to make sense of the school choice debate
During her time as education secretary, Betsy DeVos has made it very clear she supports educational choice. This week, she even went as far as calling opponents of the movement "flat earthers" who are holding America's children back.
Trump's budget cuts children's health insurance program
President Donald Trump's budget plans to cut the Children's Health Insurance Program by at least 20% over the next two fiscal years and slash Medicaid, which covers millions more children.
Your kids actually want you to talk to them about sex
When Avital Norman Nathman's son was about 3, she says, he freaked out after he walked in on her changing a sanitary pad. So she decided to have an age-appropriate conversation about menstruation with him right then and there.
