Laura T. Coffey
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Post Malone and his girlfriend are expecting their first baby
The musician says he is excited about the next chapter in his life. → Read More
Babysitting rates are skyrocketing: See the average where you live
Child care costs rose by 11% last year, outpacing the 7% jump in consumer prices. → Read More
8 Valentine’s Day crafts for non-crafty moms and dads
Crafts that are so easy and cute that you'll actually WANT to make them with your kids. → Read More
Inside the ICU: What life is like for the littlest, sickest COVID patients
In pediatric ICUs, there's a world most people don't see. → Read More
Last 9/11 search dog’s legacy lives on in rescue work — and in a furry kid sister
Bretagne was the last surviving search dog who worked at ground zero in New York City after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Her legacy lives on 20 years later. → Read More
Why there's a war between parents of children with autism and autistic adults
Many isolated parents of children with autism, ADHD turn to social media for community and help. Their posts can anger and offend autistic teens and adults. → Read More
School was their home, their safe haven: What happens when they go remote?
Remote learning is hard for most students. For homeless kids, it can be devastating. One innovative school in NYC shares how they're trying to make it work. → Read More
For first time in 35 years, man can't host Thanksgiving dinner for strangers
Since 1985, Scott Macaulay of Massachusetts has prepared turkey dinners for hundreds of people he’s never met so they won't be alone, lonely on Thanksgiving. → Read More
Al Roker shares gratitude for time with his son Nick during quarantine
TODAY's Al Roker is grateful for his special-needs son, Nick, who brings focus to his life during COVID-19 pandemic. Al shares his story in AARP The Magazine. → Read More
Neuroscientist mom writes science adventure books for all kinds of kids
Neuroscientist and mom Theanne Griffith writes "The Magnificent Makers" chapter books featuring Black, brown kids, child with autism, fun DIY science projects. → Read More
'Our Dumpster fire is normal': Viral video mom's book gets real about parenting
Meredith Masony of That's Inappropriate and TODAY Parenting Team parenting community writes new funny, reassuring book "Ask Me What's for Dinner One More Time." → Read More
How to observe Memorial Day and help military families from home during pandemic
Here's how to observe Memorial Day from home in 2020 and help grieving military families, veterans during coronavirus pandemic while staying safe from COVID-19. → Read More
Kids who've lost military parents find a place where people understand
Kids losing parents in the military need different support. At TAPS Good Grief Camp, kids who've lost a military parent find hope, help, and learn how to cope. → Read More
Why mothers are bearing such a huge mental load during coronavirus pandemic
In quarantine, moms are bearing huge mental loads while staying at home and trying to balance childcare, work, school and other schedules. → Read More
Amid pandemic, parents finalize adoptions virtually via Zoom
Amid coronavirus pandemic, parents finalize adoptions and attain family permanence by videoconferencing with judges via Zoom. → Read More
Coronavirus bullying is a thing. Here's how parents can deal
The coronavirus pandemic is triggering negative social consequences, including bullying of Asian American kids. Parents can help their children with bullying. → Read More
How a paralyzed veteran is taking action to help other wounded warriors
On Veterans Day, Marine Special Operations Team commander and dad of twins Derek Herrera discusses post-9/11 war in Afghanistan and business Spinal Singularity. → Read More
From enemies to friends: How two girls overcame bullying to build a friendship
One girl who repeatedly bullied another girl learned to change her behavior and stop bullying. Now both girls are close friends who help and support each other. → Read More
How to prevent bullying and help if your child is bullied: 9 steps to take
Think your child is being bullied? These tips can help parents, children and teens deal with bullies in school or cyberbullying. You can prevent bullying. → Read More
NBC News correspondent Kasie Hunt, husband Matt Rivera welcome baby boy, Mars
Kasie Hunt, NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent and host of “Kasie DC” on MSNBC, and Matt Rivera, senior digital producer for “Meet the Press,” welcome baby boy. → Read More