As American Girl turns 40, Mattel grapples with bringing dolls into a new era
The original six American Girl historical characters — Kirsten Larson, Samantha Parkington, Molly McIntire, Felicity Merriman, Addy Walker and Josefina...
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I've studied over 200 kids—the happiest ones have parents who do 6 things with them every evening
For years, bedtime was the most stressful part of my day. No matter how early we started or how carefully...
China social media thrashes one-child policy after population control czar dies
A woman cycles pass a billboard encouraging couples to have only one child, along a road leading to a village...
Inside the rise of Gen Z’s nostalgia-fueled plush-toy craze as they delay adulthood
A guest poses for a photograph during the Jellycat Road Trip to Joy at Nordstrom Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois.Jeff...
YouTube’s CEO limits his kids’ social media use — other tech bosses do the same
Neal Mohan, the CEO of YouTube speaks during a panel for the Summit for Democracy on March 30, 2023 in...
I've studied over 200 kids—the happiest ones have parents who do 9 things with them every morning
Before your child even steps out the door every day, their emotional baseline for the day is already set —...
She became her family’s sole breadwinner at 11 — now she’s a world-famous perfume entrepreneur
Ms Jo Malone CBE, British perfumer and founder of fragrance brands Jo Malone London and Jo Loves.Mike Green, CNBCBritish entrepreneur...
Stop asking 'How was school today?' To raise successful, mentally strong kids, ask these 7 questions instead
"My child won't tell me anything about their day!" It's a common concern I hear from parents in my psychotherapy...
6 lies parents tell their kids—like ‘if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything,' says psychologist
Almost every parent tells their kid little lies. Stories about Santa and the tooth fairy spark excitement and joy. But...
As streaming services chase profitability, kids’ content is king
Cartoon characters from the children's show "Bluey" are displayed during the Brand Licensing Europe event at ExCel, in London, Oct....
Cardiologist: 5 foods I'll never feed my kids after 20 years of treating heart disease—'I've seen the damage' they can do
As a cardiologist who has treated heart attacks for more than 20 years, I’ve seen how eating habits formed in...
For hundreds of migrant children living in shelters at the border, this CNN Hero’s mobile classrooms offer education and stability | CNN
Tijuana, Mexico CNN — Estefanía Rebellón knows the trauma that stems from being forced to flee your home for safety....
On one of the world’s most dangerous migrant routes, a cartel makes millions off the American dream | CNN
Editor’s Note: “The Trek: A Migrant Trail to America” premieres on April 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CNN’s new...
Northern Ireland’s ‘peace babies’ say sectarianism lives on, thwarting progress | CNN
Belfast CNN — Cori Conlon grew up thinking Protestants were “the bad guys.” They went to different schools, played different...
Mother and grandmother to the same baby: Spanish actress sparks surrogacy debate | CNN
CNN — A Spanish TV actress has sparked controversy after using a surrogate to fulfill what she says was the...
Four children killed in ax attack at day care center in southern Brazil | CNN
CNN — Four children have been killed and four more injured in an ax attack at a day care center...
Syrian children traumatized by war are listening to a special lullaby to fall asleep | CNN
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in today’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, CNN’s three-times-a-week look inside...
A Ukrainian orphanage tried to hide its children when war began. Then the Russians came | CNN
Kherson, Ukraine CNN — A boom of artillery fire shook the ground as Olena opened the gate to the Kherson...
A flight attendant’s secrets to surviving long-haul flights | CNN
CNN — Any air travel can be stressful, but facing down a long-haul flight can be especially intimidating. Should you...
Afraid to sleep indoors: Child survivors of deadly quake left traumatized | CNN
Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look...
