Smyrna is hosting a 'Mother Son Nerf Wars' event with neon-lit battles and snacks. Participants must bring a Nerf gun; safety gear is provided. It's for ages 5-12, costs $70 per team, and additional siblings can join for $25.

Newcastle, Oklahoma, encourages locals to make Valentine cards for children at Oklahoma Children's Hospital, surpassing last year’s 1,000 cards, with drop-offs at City Hall and other locations.

The Oak Creek Health Department warns about the dangers of button batteries for children and urges immediate action if ingestion occurs, highlighting prevention and the National Battery Ingestion Hotline.

New York has passed a law requiring social media platforms to display warning labels about potential mental health risks, such as anxiety and depression, to protect users from excessive use.

St. Louis Park offers new youth dance and gymnastics classes in partnership with Dance Unlimited, featuring events like K-Pop Neon Hunters Dance and a Valentine's Day Dance Party.

TinkerLab's return to the White Settlement Library offers STEM activities for children and a special session for homeschool families, fostering creativity and love for science.

An 8-year-old boy, Tayvion, was rescued by Suffolk County Police after falling through ice on a pond in East Patchogue on Christmas Day and later reunited with the officers.

NYC educators struggle with AI-assisted student cheating and await clear policies, while the City Council advances bills to assess AI's impact on workers.

A 9-year-old girl in Johnston County honored with a Heroes Award for calling 911 and saving her father's life, highlighting the importance of teaching children emergency preparedness.

Oklahoma museums hosted family-friendly Noon Year's Eve events with early celebrations, including a parade and balloon drop, focusing on crafting and educational activities.

Chicago-area hospitals welcomed the first babies of 2026, including Brandon Alexander Whittington and Matthew Mindru, both born shortly after midnight on New Year's Day.

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee celebrated the birth of their first baby of 2026, Alana Rubí, as well as other New Year's babies across their hospitals.

Harlem Hospital celebrated New York City's first baby of 2026, a girl born to the Niang family, while NYU Langone welcomed a boy named Liam shortly after.