Stories for parents

Mom To Mom: Arsahd Baby’s founder is a mother of 5 whose kids experienced diaper rash

Social media video raises questions about breast milk storage guidelines

South Florida girl, 9, inspires after tough battle with cancer

Mom To Mom: Mother’s breast cancer survival inspires teen’s activism in Broward

A 17-year-old American Heritage Schools student in Broward County leads a nonprofit organization to help save women’s lives in her native Ukraine, and her mother’s survival remains her inspiration.

Broward Health hosts 1st Bump, Baby and Beyond Fair to help expectant parents

Broward Health is working to make preparing for a baby a little less intimidating by connecting expectant families with resources, doctors and information before delivery day.

South Florida couple’s IVF journey leads to overseas fertility procedure

Millions of people struggle with infertility, and one South Florida couple’s determination to become parents led them across the world to find a solution doctors in the United States could not provide.

Mom To Mom: Local dads answer, ‘What do you really want for Father’s Day?’

June 21st is dedicated to honoring fathers, stepfathers, and father figures, so Mom To Mom went in search of tips from members of the Local 10 News family with one question: “What do you really want for Father’s Day?”

Mom to Mom: Immunotherapy gives mother hope with son’s food allergy

More than 170 foods can cause immediate allergic reactions. The “Big 9″ are milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. The symptoms can be anything from hives to swelling.

App aims to give parents expert guidance through common child-rearing challenges

Parents looking for answers to questions about sleep schedules, feeding struggles or behavioral issues often turn to internet searches, especially during late-night moments when doctors’ offices are closed.

Mom-founded ‘support snack’ aims to reshape women’s on-the-go nutrition

A mother of two is pitching a new approach to snacking that she says is designed to meet women where they are in the busiest stages of life, from postpartum recovery to the daily demands of parenting and work.

Dad class helps expectant fathers prepare for parenthood at South Florida hospital

A South Florida hospital is offering a new class aimed specifically at expectant fathers, giving them hands-on tools to prepare for everything from diaper changes to mental health challenges that can come with new parenthood.

How a group chat turned into a community of support for South Florida mothers

For a lot of mothers, finding time for friends, fitness or even a moment to themselves can feel out of reach.

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies hosts annual Mother’s Day luncheon in Broward

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies of Broward County held its annual Mother’s Day luncheon on Tuesday to raise funds supporting pregnant and parenting women across South Florida.

Son of Local 10 anchor, reporter recovers after surgery for chronic ear, nose and throat issues

Reece, the young son of Local 10 anchors Roy Ramos and Nicole Perez, underwent a medical journey that began after what initially appeared to be a routine cold and ultimately led to surgery for chronic ear, nose and throat issues.

Mom to Mom: Free classes help parents prepare before bringing baby home

If the thought of bringing home a newborn feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. There is no instruction manual for a baby, but there are classes that can help.

South Florida mothers open up about ‘mom guilt,’ strategies to cope

Local 10 is taking an in-depth look at “mom guilt,” a feeling many mothers say they experience daily.

South Florida doctor discusses writing children’s book to help kids understand breast cancer

February is Cancer Awareness Month.

Texan mother counts on Ronald McDonald House during her children’s care in Miami

A Texan mother said she counted on the Ronald McDonald House in Miami while her two children were getting care at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

The Learning Experience provides unique preschool curriculum that includes sign language

Before they can even spell their own names, some kids are already learning how to sign them.

‘Cherish every crazy minute’: What Local 10 moms wish they knew before having a baby

As we celebrate the holiday season and head into a new year, we asked the moms in the Local 10 newsroom to reflect and tell us what advice they would go back and give themselves before having a baby.

Mentoring program teaches South Florida girls to care for their skin — and themselves

It’s a Saturday morning, and 42 young women are learning all about the importance of skin care.

Meal service lets women take control of health by eating with menstrual cycles in mind

There’s a new approach to women’s health, starting with what’s on your plate.

Mom to Mom: What happens when teens age out of foster care?

Each year, thousands of young people in Florida age out of foster care when they turn 18 — often with no permanent home, no financial support and no clear path forward. A South Florida organization is working to change that.

Mom To Mom: Mother in military family shares about mental health struggles after reaching out for help

The pressures that U.S. military families face aren’t easy. Corey Atiles, a mother of two, said she was diagnosed with post-partum depression and anxiety, after her son Raphael was born about four years ago.

Annual ‘Mother of All Baby Showers’ to be held in Sunrise

The 11th annual “Mother of All Baby Showers” is one day away.

Here’s why new moms often suffer hair loss ― and what to do about it

Hair loss is something many new moms experience but don’t always talk about.

Mom to Mom: ‘Liquid gold’ gives newborn babies and moms a fighting chance

Rocio “Rosy” Pacheco said she was grateful for the strangers who helped to give her son Marcus a fighting chance.

Mom to Mom Update: Iman’s Light Foundation to hold ‘Celebration of Life’ fundraiser

We have a Mom to Mom update to share about Iman’s Light Foundation and their upcoming fundraiser.

‘Cougar Cash’ helps promote positive behavior at one South Florida elementary school

Students at Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary in Miami-Dade County are doing their best every day and “cashing” in when it comes to showing off their positive attitude at school.

Mom to Mom: South Florida mother shares terrifying experience after son is targeted by an online predator

On this week’s Mom to Mom, Local 10’s Nicole Perez talked to child advocate Lauren Book, for advice on how to keep children safe when they use the internet.

Mom to Mom Update: Brand new MammoVan comes to South Florida

We have a Mom to Mom update on the MammoVan story we brought you earlier this summer.

Mom to Mom: South Florida high school students raise awareness, funds for program that creates toys for special needs children

On this week’s Mom to Mom, Local 10’s Nicole Perez spoke to two teenagers who are pushing to raise awareness and funds for a project that aims to help special needs children enjoy playtime just like their peers do.