These are the best cities to raise a family in 2025, study finds
A new study has listed the best cities for raising a family based on metrics including cost of housing, quality of local schools and opportunities for fun.
A new study has listed the best cities for raising a family based on metrics including cost of housing, quality of local schools and opportunities for fun.
It now costs nearly 300K to raise a child; here’s where it’s most expensive
A new study finds that the cost of raising a child has surged 25% since 2023.
A new study finds that the cost of raising a child has surged 25% since 2023.
'She just lit up': Baby born deaf hears parents for 1st time after cochlear implants
A Massachusetts couple is celebrating after their 10-month-old daughter, Charlie, who was born deaf due to Usher syndrome, heard for the first time thanks to cochlear implants.
A Massachusetts couple is celebrating after their 10-month-old daughter, Charlie, who was born deaf due to Usher syndrome, heard for the first time thanks to cochlear implants.
Firefighters from Arizona fire department welcomed 19 babies in 2024
This is a story that will melt your heart. Nineteen Chandler Firefighters welcomed new additions to their families last year.
This is a story that will melt your heart. Nineteen Chandler Firefighters welcomed new additions to their families last year.
Here’s how much parents spend on holiday gifts for each child
Moms with multiple kids shell out less per child, the survey found.
Moms with multiple kids shell out less per child, the survey found.
These are worst birthdays for kids according to moms – and Christmas tops the list
A new survey reveals that 40% of moms prefer to avoid Christmas birthdays. Here are the other holidays and occasions that made the list.
A new survey reveals that 40% of moms prefer to avoid Christmas birthdays. Here are the other holidays and occasions that made the list.
This is how much money it costs to have a baby in 2024
The journey of bringing a new life into the world is filled with love and anticipation, but comes with financial considerations. From the hospital to childcare, here’s a look at some of the costs.
The journey of bringing a new life into the world is filled with love and anticipation, but comes with financial considerations. From the hospital to childcare, here’s a look at some of the costs.
6-year-old boy kidnapped from Oakland found alive 70 years later
Luis Armando Albino was 6 years old in 1951 when he was abducted while playing at an Oakland park. Now, more than seven decades later, Albino has been found thanks to help from an online ancestry test, old photos and newspaper clippings.
Luis Armando Albino was 6 years old in 1951 when he was abducted while playing at an Oakland park. Now, more than seven decades later, Albino has been found thanks to help from an online ancestry test, old photos and newspaper clippings.
Nearly 1 in 10 moms regrets the name they chose for their baby, survey reveals
Baby name regret is more common than you may think, according to a new survey.
Baby name regret is more common than you may think, according to a new survey.
US surgeon general names parent stress an 'urgent public health issue'
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
Baltimore's 'baby bonus' proposal aims to combat childhood poverty
A group of Baltimore teachers is asking voters to approve a ballot initiative that would give $1,000 to new parents in hopes of reducing childhood poverty starting from birth.
A group of Baltimore teachers is asking voters to approve a ballot initiative that would give $1,000 to new parents in hopes of reducing childhood poverty starting from birth.
Top trending baby names 2024 influenced by ‘Dune,’ the solar eclipse, Caitlin Clark
March Madness, April's eclipse, pop culture and more big moments are shaping parents' baby name choices in 2024.
March Madness, April's eclipse, pop culture and more big moments are shaping parents' baby name choices in 2024.
Best, most affordable cities to raise family in 2024: Study
The WalletHub study compared 180 U.S. cities to determine the best and most affordable cities to raise a family in.
The WalletHub study compared 180 U.S. cities to determine the best and most affordable cities to raise a family in.
Most popular baby names for 2023 released: Welcome “Mateo"
The new Social Security Administration's top baby names list also includes the hottest new names, with "Izael" and "Chozen" among the biggest movers for boys and "Kaeli" and "Alitzel" jumping up the list for girls.
The new Social Security Administration's top baby names list also includes the hottest new names, with "Izael" and "Chozen" among the biggest movers for boys and "Kaeli" and "Alitzel" jumping up the list for girls.
Women freezing eggs more frequently as infertility rises and childbearing is delayed
The peak fertility age for women is 23. But many aren't planning on having kids until their 30s - leading to some tectonic impacts in the U.S. and in family planning.
The peak fertility age for women is 23. But many aren't planning on having kids until their 30s - leading to some tectonic impacts in the U.S. and in family planning.
Screen time for kids and teens: AAP updates guidelines for parents
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its screen time guidelines for children and teenagers with new age-based handouts.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its screen time guidelines for children and teenagers with new age-based handouts.
Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds
Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.
Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.
Here’s how much it costs to raise a child in 2024: 'Far more expensive than expected’
A new survey shows that raising kids can be costly – but just how expensive is it? Here’s what you need to know.
A new survey shows that raising kids can be costly – but just how expensive is it? Here’s what you need to know.
Value of the stay-at-home parent: Study reveals time, cost required
Researchers analyzed the amount of time stay-at-home parents dedicate to the role and calculated what the cost of outsourcing their tasks would be in 80 cities.
Researchers analyzed the amount of time stay-at-home parents dedicate to the role and calculated what the cost of outsourcing their tasks would be in 80 cities.
Mississippi woman with rare medical history becomes a mother, defying odds
Brooke Lillie of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, defied medical odds by becoming a mother despite her rare medical history. Diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy as a toddler, she underwent a heart transplant at 15 months and a kidney transplant in 2019.
Brooke Lillie of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, defied medical odds by becoming a mother despite her rare medical history. Diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy as a toddler, she underwent a heart transplant at 15 months and a kidney transplant in 2019.