A Birmingham baby who weighed just one pound at birth is finally going home after spending more than 400 days in the hospital. His journey began when he was born 14 weeks early. Barrett Brasfield, now over a year old, went home from Children’s of Alabama earlier this week. He had lived in the hospital...
In Sweden, a 10-month-old baby girl developed male-like genital features after repeated skin-to-skin contact with her father, who was using testosterone gel for hormone replacement therapy. Because the gel had not fully dried, direct contact allowed the hormone to transfer to the child. Her clitoris enlarged, and her labia began to fuse. These physical changes...
In a quiet courtroom, a federal immigration judge calls the next case. A child, sometimes only five years old, walks to the front, often without a parent, lawyer, or interpreter. This scene plays out daily in the U.S. immigration court system, where thousands of unaccompanied minors face legal proceedings alone. Many of these children crossed...
A 27-year-old mother is sharing her story after her four-month-old son died when she fell asleep while nursing him in bed. Rebekka Card hopes her experience will help other parents understand the risks of bed-sharing and find support during similar tragedies. Hayden Card died in December after his mother fell asleep while breastfeeding him around...
Many children receive food, shelter, and clothing, but miss something essential. Love and care create the safety they need to develop confidence. Without them, lasting effects shape how people relate to others and view themselves throughout their lives. Unloved children, though outwardly cared for, may carry hidden emotional wounds into adulthood. These quiet patterns often carry on for decades,...
When Terry McCarty was six years old, a tragic accident forever altered the course of his young life. A bowl of lit kerosene was accidentally spilled on him, resulting in devastating third degree burns to approximately 70 percent of his body. His injuries were so severe that doctors doubted he would survive. The burns covered...
A Disney family vacation turned into a near-tragedy on June 29 when a young girl fell overboard from the Disney Dream cruise ship. In a dramatic and heroic moment, her father jumped into the ocean to rescue her, prompting an emergency response that had passengers and crew members holding their breath. The Disney Dream, a...
“It takes a village to raise a child” is a famous proverb that some families live by. “The village” refers to a community of people who teach and care for the children in different ways. Parenting can be exhausting and overwhelming, especially when something goes wrong. One kid has the flu, the baby has colic,...
A joyful holiday trip quickly turned into a heartbreaking disaster when Texas floods swept away two young sisters visiting Junction over the July 4th weekend. Rescuers later found the 13 and 11-year-old girls in the South Llano River, their hands still locked together. That haunting image spread across the country within hours. Their grandparents, who...
Feeding a baby often comes with advice from friends, family, and social media. However, not all guidance is safe. One overlooked danger is honey. Many parents don’t realize the honey risks for babies, especially those under 12 months. A single spoonful can expose infants to harmful bacteria that may lead to paralysis. Neurologists and pediatricians...
Children who spend four or more hours daily on screens are nearly twice as likely to struggle with emotional and behavioral problems. This finding comes from major research analyzing nearly 300,000 children worldwide, showing how screen time in early development creates a self-reinforcing cycle that many families recognize but struggle to break. Lead researcher Dr. Michael Noetel explains that “increased screen time can lead to...
In a heartbreaking case that has gripped Florida and sparked national outrage, a toddler dies in hot car after his father allegedly spent hours at a barbershop and a local bar. Eighteen-month-old Sebastian Gardner died after his father, Scott Allen Gardner, 33, left him in a parked vehicle as temperatures soared to 92°F (33°C). Authorities...
