The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is working to make sure families are informed about antibiotics.  They are supplying each branch of the public library system in South Carolina with books for parents and children to check out and read about antibiotic safety.

Setting bedtimes can improve sleep quality and quantity for infants and toddlers, according to a growing body of research. Not getting enough sleep affects children’s behavior, memory, attention, and emotional well-being, experts said.

Parenting coaches are growing in popularity. But they’re not cheap.  But to according to many parents, the peace and joy it’s brought into their house is worth every penny.

A Connecticut man is fielding offers after posting one of his greatest treasures for sale on Craigslist. Michael Amatrudo was bored over the weekend and decided to sell an unusual item: his parents.

Should parents get involved in their children’s issues? Here’s some expert advice on seven common situations, so you’ll know when to meddle and when to stay mum.

Take a deep breath — it’s time to accept that your child is growing up. If you and your child are staring puberty in the face, here are some useful tips to get through it — from moms who are in the thick of it.

The parents of the television anchorwoman Anne Pressly, who was beaten to death in Arkansas, say there’s evidence their daughter was sexually assaulted.  Pressly was originally from South Carolina.

Driven by state budget woes, one California high school teacher found a provocative way to pay for classroom supplies: ads on test papers.

A night of trick-or-treating turned violent in one North Fort Myers, Florida neighborhood.

Some California parents upset that their children were used as “political activists” in a “Yes On 8” campaign ad confronted the advertising firm that created the spot.

Detectives say that instead of properly using money from a chocolate sale, he kept the proceeds.

It’s a common sight, children spending hour upon hour in front of a computer screen. But the kids in this next store aren’t playing games or talking to friends, they’re reporting the news from a pint size perspective. Kids teaching kids ... through a website all their own.

Police say three men robbed a high school student at gunpoint and took off with her car.

As Halloween approaches, here’s what can be frightening for grown-ups – it’s now the “eating season.” Halloween is only the start of a season filled with good things to eat. Next: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.