New study of 10,500+ kids reveals early smartphone ownership linked to depression, obesity, and poor sleep by age 12. Earlier phones mean higher risks.

Kids who owned a smartphone by age 12 had a greater risk of depression, obesity, and insufficient sleep compared to those who didn’t, a CHOP study found.

More kids jumped into the market in 2025, according to Greenlight. See what they invested $70 million in and what else they do with their money.

These are one of those gifts that kids and parents both love. Warm Pals are soft, comforting plushies with an inner pack that you can warm or chill depending on what your little one needs. Warm them for cozy bedtime snuggles, or cool them down for soothing fevers and bumps. They’re like a comfort buddy and a mini wellness tool all in one.

Don’t worry about “spoiling” kids with gifts. Instead, model gratitude and talk to them openly about why some gifts might not be appropriate.

GOBankingRates shopped the Dollar General website for the best deals on hot holiday kids gifts to help you get started with your shopping.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos reveal their 2025 Christmas card excludes Michael Lola and Joaquin and explain choosing Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders instead

Live With Kelly and Mark cohosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' Christmas card looks different in 2025, and while it is missing three key people, it spreads plenty of holiday cheer.

Picky eaters? Not so much after kids have chopped the onions and celery and cooked the pasta and flatbread - and then enjoyed a meal of their making.