More new babies kidnapped by strangers are being taken from homes and other public places, even as the number of newborns abducted from hospitals has declined, researchers said. Full story
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Palin candidacy sparks debate Sept 3: There are very divided opinions on Sarah Palin’s decision to run for vice president while raising a family of five. TODAY’s Meredith Vieira talks to authors Leslie Morgan Steiner and Megan Basham about the issue. |
Government questions plastic bottles' safety New report expresses 'concern' about developmental problems in babies |
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Expecting moms |
 Meet the miracle baby who was born twice One-month-old Macie Hope McCartney is aptly named: Given only a one-in-10 chance of surviving surgery to remove a grapefruit-size tumor stealing her life in the womb, she was taken out, operated on, and returned safely — and born again 10 weeks later. |
Babies and toddlers |
Woman saves baby’s life — by e-mail It wasn’t easy for Madeleine Robb to send an e-mail to another mom telling her that her baby might have a deadly eye cancer — but her warning may have saved the life of 1-year-old Rowan Santos. “I really had no option,” Robb said. |
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Kids bored with breakfast? Get creative Help your child hit the ground running with these recipes for delicious and nutritious kid-friendly morning meals from "Real Meals for Healthy Kids" by Tracy Seaman and Tanya Wenman Steel. |
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 Starting school with ADHD Sept. 5: The parents of one student from the class of 2020 take steps to make school easier for their son, who was recently diagnosed with ADHD. TODAY’s Natalie Morales reports |
Special series: The Masche sextuplets |
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Family life |
Lonely mom? Try starting a ‘Momtourage’ Secrets to building a support system to save your sanity and your social life. Parenting expert Michele Borba offers advice to help moms incorporate some of their own needs into the hectic schedules of family life. |
Tweens and teens |
He’s running for president — in 2032 He’s only a kid himself, but Noah McCullough, author of a history of children in the White House, has already declared himself a presidential candidate — in 2032: “I don't know what the issues are going to be, but I’ll do the best I can." |
Preschoolers |
Parents fret as tots love ‘High School Musical’ Talya Appelbaum recently had a "High School Musical" birthday party. She got special balloons and a slice of cake decorated with the spoiled Sharpay, her favorite character because "she's with Ryan." |
Join the 'Read with Kids' challenge! |
Track the time you spend reading with your kids, and aim to collectively log one million minutes. Get started today with these resources from Reading Is Fundamental. Leading to reading: Online fun for kids ages 0-5 |
 | In an unprecedented commitment to a 13-year project, TODAY follows a class of kindergartners as they navigate the education system all the way through high school graduation. Full story |