02Logo WFAN 1010WINS WCBS tiny WLNYLogo

children

Children and their family pay tribute to the victims of an elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut (Photo credit : EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

How To Talk To Your Kids About Sandy Hook, Shootings And Safety In Schools

The Couch turned to psychologist Susan Bartell for advice onhow to talk to your kids about what happened in Newtown, Conn.,, and what to say to make them feel safe.

2012/12/17

Monsignor Robert Weiss

Church Pastor Provides Newtown Parents With Official News Of Children’s Death

The parents whose children were killed in the massacre knew, of course, that their children had lost their lives when they could not take the children home from school on Friday afternoon.

2012/12/15

(credit: CBS 2)

Experts Weigh In On How To Manage Your Child’s Expectations This Holiday Season

With the holiday season underway there are a lot of kids out there who are expecting a lot of presents. There are also a lot of parents who are wondering how they can avoid drama when their children don’t get everything that they want.

2012/12/12

Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood of Lady Antebellum at the LadyAID launch in Nashville (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

Lady Antebellum Creates LadyAID

The new charitable initiative will work with key organizations to benefit children in need on the local, national, and global levels.

2012/12/05

Photo Credit: Thinkstock.com

Parenting In The Real World: Tips To Raise Children Right

Loni Coombs, former prosecutor and author of “You’re Perfect…And Other Lies Parents Tell,” hit The Couch to share tips about raising kids for the real world.

2012/12/03

Jack Ingram

Jack Ingram Teams With Matthew McConaughey, Mack Brown To Benefit Kids

The trio just announced a special two-day event in Texas next year, which will benefit underserved kids.

2012/11/29

Generic Police Light File Photo (credit: CBS 2)

Police: 2 Children Dead In Separate Incidents In NYC

Police are investigating the deaths of a 4-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy who died in separate incidents in Brooklyn and the Bronx.

2012/11/07

Baby ID Theft

How To Protect Your Kids From Identity Theft

We’ve warned you about identity theft before. Everyone’s a target for this type of crime – from the elderly to the deceased. Now, your kids are also at risk. Children are 51 percent more likely to have their identities stolen than adults.

CBS 2HD–2012/10/09

Sam Wang On The Couch

Smart Sense: How To Raise Intelligent Children

Sam Wang, co-author of “Welcome To Your Child’s Brain,” joined The Couch to discuss parenting myths and help us sort through fact and fiction.

2012/09/07

Credit Suffolk County PD

LI Woman Arrested For Driving While Intoxicated With Two Children In Her Car

A Wyandanch, Long Island woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated with two children in her car on Friday night, according to Suffolk County Police.

2012/08/25

8.2 The Moms1

Kids & Technology: When To Unplug

It’s a big issue for modern day parents. When do you “unplug” your kids from technology?

2012/08/02

(credit: appleseedsplay.com)

NYC’s 5 Best Spots For Summer Playdates

Finding a safe and cool place to frolic in NYC doesn’t have to be a struggle. If you have been thinking of scheduling play dates with your child and their friends, here are five places to keep in mind.

2012/07/20

Computer Keyboard (file / credit: clipart.com)

Ask Asa: Child Identity Theft

CBS 2′s Asa Aaron takes a look at how kids’ identities have become the new target of scam artists.

2012/04/05

(credit: Galli Theatre)

NYC’s 5 Best Places For A Child’s Party

New York is home to excellent establishments designed for everything from educational, physical to over-the-top family fun. Check out the city’s hottest kid-friendly spots the next time you plan a party.

CBS New York–2012/01/27

(credit: Jesse Zanger/melikeeat.com)

Sound Off: Do Kids Belong In Restaurants?

Does this sound familiar: You’re looking forward to nice night out at a local restaurant, maybe even something a little special. When you get there, though, your meal is interrupted by some raucous kids at a nearby table.

2011/12/01

more

previous

Listen Live!

Follow CBS New York

Like us on foursquare

New York City Guides

Tornado Help
Tornado Relief
How to help the residents of Moore, Okla., after the deadly top-of-the-scale EF-5 twister.
 New York City Guides
Food & Drink
The latest on New York City’s diverse dining scene: Restaurant openings, the best meals, and fun takes on food.
 New York City Guides
Nightlife & Bars
From events to the latest cocktail creations, all you need to navigate the extensive NYC nightlife scene.
 New York City Guides
Family & Pets
Plan a weekend getaway with the kids, share tips with fellow parents or find a groomer that suits your pooch.