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Would you let your child wear this? Mom asks if she's ‘overreacting' about a Target dress
A Michigan mom was shopping at Target when she saw an outfit in the girls’ clothing section that gave her pause.
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Patriots reporter announces death of his 2-year-old in heartbreaking tribute
Doug Kyed, an NFL reporter for the Boston Herald, announced the death of his 2-year-old daughter, Hallie.
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Parents' winter survival guide: Cold and flu season
News4’s Eun Yang shares how parents can help keep their kids healthy as doctors’ offices fill with kids suffering from the flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
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Head lice: Potomac Lice Lady shares tips for parents
Lauren Salzberg, the Potomac Lice Lady, has offered professional lice treatment for over 15 years and says lice can impact anyone. News4’s Megan McGrath spoke to Salzberg about how parents can deal with the problem at home.
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Crib videos offer clue to mysterious child deaths, showing seizures sometimes play a role
Similar to SIDS in babies, it’s called sudden unexplained death in childhood, or SUDC, when it happens after age 1.
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Volunteers help fix home for Virginia mom
The nonprofit Rebuilding Together helped repair the home for a recently widowed mom. News4’s Juliana Valencia shares the single parent’s story.
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Why a Black mom drove 1,300 miles in an RV to give birth in another state
For two months, a mother lived in an RV with her former partner and two children so she could give birth inside a Virginia hospital.
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Pediatrician shares advice for fighting fall viruses
News4’s Erika Gonzalez spoke to Dr. Krupa Playforth on what illnesses doctors are seeing and tips for keeping your family healthy.
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‘Always Sisters' author wants to help families navigate pregnancy loss
A Virginia doctor and mother wrote the children’s book to help families talk to kids about grief. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to author Dr. Saira Mir.
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Man goes viral after proudly proclaiming why he doesn't help his wife with kids or chores
“I do what I’m supposed to do as a father and a husband,” the man explained in a viral TikTok video.
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Alexandria Public Schools launches app to combat absenteeism
Lingering effects from the pandemic are still showing up in classrooms across our region. Chronic absenteeism is one of the leading causes. Chronic absenteeism in Virginia is defined as any student who has missed more than 18 days of school. The number of absences has jumped from 8% in 2019 to 16% in 2021 and it stayed at that level…
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Alexandria public schools launch new system to battle absenteeism
Alexandria City Public Schools are using an app called Parent Square to track absenteeism and truancy. News4’s Dominque Moody explains why the schools need it.
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Bargain hunters beware: Used baby gear may be a safety risk
News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports why parents should use caution when buying baby gear from second-hand stores, consignment shops and online exchanges.
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COVID-19 & kids: Doctor shares advice for families
News4’s Eun Yang spoke to Dr. Sarah Combs with Children’s National Hospital about what to know about cases, vaccines and when to seek a healthcare provider.
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‘Selfless' father of 6 dies after moving son into college dorm
A father of six who collapsed while moving his son into a dormitory at Arkansas State University has died.
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Judge denies injunction on MCPS policy for LGBTQ books in curriculum
The injunction would have allowed parents to opt their children out of lessons involving LGBTQ+ themes. The judge denied it just days before the first day of the 2023-2024 school year. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.
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Judge denies motion for Montgomery Co. families to opt kids out of lessons with LGBTQ+ books
Parents opposed to a curriculum featuring LGBTQ+ inclusive books can’t opt their children out of lessons just yet in Montgomery County, a federal judge ruled on Thursday.
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4 ways to prepare young kids for the new school year
News4’s Juliana Valencia talked to psychotherapist Karla Santiago about tips for parents.
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Protect your children from hot car deaths with these three tips
Young children face the highest risk of fatality from heat-related incidents in the car. Here are three tips to ensure the safety of your child and prevent any potential incidents.
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Teachers tell all: 5 things teachers wish parents knew before school starts
Here are five tips educators want parents to keep in mind as the back-to-school season kicks off.