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Parenting
Pediatricians say new SIDS research is a hopeful start
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No, parents shouldn’t feed babies age 6-12 months cow’s milk except in an emergency
Cow’s milk shouldn’t be given to babies who are 6 to 12 months old, except in an emergency where every other option has been exhausted, according to experts.
Local News
Midlands nonprofit offering free formula to families in need
A shortage of baby formula is forcing parents to scramble to find food for their babies. Here's what a local mom and a local nonprofit told us.
Traffic
Richland County Sheriff's Office warning drivers to watch for kids playing
As summer quickly approaches the Richland Sheriff's Office is trying to make sure kids stay safe near roadways.
Consumer
Looking for baby formula? Here's what doctors say to consider
Supply chain issues and a major recall have made the product harder to find.
Local News
Looking for baby formula? Here's what doctors say you should consider
Amid the baby formula shortage, here's what doctors say you should consider when looking for formula.
Local News
Deputies remind parents, drivers about children outside, near roadways during summer
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is reminding parents and drivers about children playing outside and near roadways this summer.
Parenting
Number of stay-at-home dads at an all-time high
About 14% of dads with young children are out of the workforce, not actively looking for a job and taking care of the kids full-time. Pre-COVID, it was 1-5%.
Crime
DEA releases 'Emoji Drug Code' chart to help parents identify drug deals in text messages
For example, according to the DEA, a brown heart and a dragon together is the code for heroin. Meth is represented with a blue heart and a diamond.
Parenting
Tips for parents to help with kids’ social media usage
More than two-thirds of kids over 12 have a smartphone. Social media apps keep kids entertained and informed, but some parents are concerned about the usage.
Family
Can't find your baby's formula? This is what you should and shouldn't do
According to data company Datasembly, 40% of America's baby formula supplies are out of stock. That's up from 29% in March.
News
DEA warns of deadly counterfeit pills sold on social media
Those pills sold online have the potential to be counterfeit drugs, possibly laced with fentanyl.
VERIFY
No, parents shouldn’t feed babies age 6-12 months cow’s milk except in an emergency
Cow’s milk shouldn’t be given to babies who are 6 to 12 months old, except in an emergency where every other option has been exhausted, according to experts.
Local News
Midlands nonprofit offering free formula to families in need
A shortage of baby formula is forcing parents to scramble to find food for their babies. Here's what a local mom and a local nonprofit told us.
Traffic
Richland County Sheriff's Office warning drivers to watch for kids playing
As summer quickly approaches the Richland Sheriff's Office is trying to make sure kids stay safe near roadways.
Consumer
Looking for baby formula? Here's what doctors say to consider
Supply chain issues and a major recall have made the product harder to find.
Local News
Looking for baby formula? Here's what doctors say you should consider
Amid the baby formula shortage, here's what doctors say you should consider when looking for formula.
Local News
Deputies remind parents, drivers about children outside, near roadways during summer
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is reminding parents and drivers about children playing outside and near roadways this summer.
Parenting
Number of stay-at-home dads at an all-time high
About 14% of dads with young children are out of the workforce, not actively looking for a job and taking care of the kids full-time. Pre-COVID, it was 1-5%.
Crime
DEA releases 'Emoji Drug Code' chart to help parents identify drug deals in text messages
For example, according to the DEA, a brown heart and a dragon together is the code for heroin. Meth is represented with a blue heart and a diamond.
Parenting
Tips for parents to help with kids’ social media usage
More than two-thirds of kids over 12 have a smartphone. Social media apps keep kids entertained and informed, but some parents are concerned about the usage.
Family
Can't find your baby's formula? This is what you should and shouldn't do
According to data company Datasembly, 40% of America's baby formula supplies are out of stock. That's up from 29% in March.
News
DEA warns of deadly counterfeit pills sold on social media
Those pills sold online have the potential to be counterfeit drugs, possibly laced with fentanyl.
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