children

Since my first time visiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, I could tell this was something different. I was only there for a few days but its message and power have followed me since, especially thanks to Tyler.

A new attraction in Lake George has gotten the okay from the town. It is part of an old amusement park that will now offer more to families and will open this spring.

As parents we are always trying to make sure our kids are as safe as possible. Code words are part of our safety plan and fortunately a girl thwarted being abducted because she had one too.

I remember when I was younger, my Mom would always have to take a second look at all of my candy, just in case someone put in poison or razor blades. Looks like that is still happening but these awful human beings are getting more clever.

The recent closure of a community center has over seventy people out of work and a lot of parents wondering how they will find childcare.

There's a strange illness that has already affected children in New York similar to polio. This is what it is and this is what you should look out for in your children.

Imagine your child getting dropped off at home by school bus only to find out later - perhaps during dinner conversation - that their driver allowed them to take the wheel? This actually happened, and there's video to prove it, and the driver is facing serious charges.

It's that time of year again. Back to school. Now the challenge begins as to when to get the kids to bed so they can get enough rest for the back to school routine. Here's a chart that may help you determine what's the best time to put your kids to bed.

Soon the kids will be going back to school and you will worry when they get on and off the bus. Now there is an app so you can track where they are when they are on the bus to and from school.

A major department store is trying to capitalize on the closing of Babies R Us. The store has locations in and around the areas of where Babies R Us stores have closed so they are banking on the customers from those shuttered stores.

It seems that the Grinch has made a stop at the train station and may not take any toys this Christmas to distribute them to kids in need. The announcement was made that they may no longer help.

If you know me, you know my love for Harry Potter, and knowing just how popular the "Wizarding World" is, I just hope this doesn't turn into another Build-a-Bear debacle.