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Katie Seeright's daughter, Adeline, suffers from Aicardi syndrome, which prevents the 6-year-old from being able to take care of herself.

The appeals panel said the case lacked a necessary “justiciable controversy” because it did not have an “adverse party.” Such an adverse party could have been a parent or guardian of the minor.

A bulky coat underneath a car seat harness can pose dangers for children. When the Florida sun takes a winter holiday, here are some tips for optimal car safety.

The proposals would direct state agencies to maintain a website that provides “information and links to public and private resources for expectant families and new parents.”

Most contain added sugar and are targeted toward children who are at the age when they could develop a lasting taste for sweets, possibly leading to obesity and other diseases.

Child care centers will stop receiving federal pandemic money this weekend. Providers pledge to keep pay steady. Tuition? Probably not.

The expansion will allow eligible state employees to receive paid maternity leave for up to seven weeks and parental leave for two weeks, which can be combined to provide nine weeks for mothers.

When summer ends and school begins, students, teachers and parents often feel overwhelmed while adjusting to new schedules.

Florida requires immunizations for students, covering tetanus, diphtheria, measles and polio.

The stress of caring for children with mental health conditions can take a physical toll that disrupts parents’ ability to provide care, say psychologists, researchers and advocates for families.