These states rank as the best to raise a family in 2026, data suggests
A new WalletHub analysis finds that some states offer significantly better conditions for raising a family than others.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that some states offer significantly better conditions for raising a family than others.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
Map: The income you'll need to support a family in 2025
Experts say though having a dual income can offer stability, there are tradeoffs such as less time with your child and added stress.
Experts say though having a dual income can offer stability, there are tradeoffs such as less time with your child and added stress.
Here's how much your family needs to earn to have a stay-at-home parent
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.
With 'Trump Accounts,' your child could qualify for $1,000: What to know
Trump’s new $1,000 baby accounts and a major donation could grow kids’ savings. Here's what to know.
Trump’s new $1,000 baby accounts and a major donation could grow kids’ savings. Here's what to know.
FDA: Recalled baby formula that sickened 39 babies with infant botulism is still on some store shelves
The FDA says some ByHeart products are still being found on shelves at stores including Walmart, Target and Kroger despite the ongoing recall. Here’s what we know.
The FDA says some ByHeart products are still being found on shelves at stores including Walmart, Target and Kroger despite the ongoing recall. Here’s what we know.
25 Days of December kicks off, celebrating Downtown Detroit businesses
For more information visit: Downtown Detroit’s 25 Days of December transforms the city into a festive, family-friendly destination that celebrates shopping small, supporting local businesses and strengthening the Downtown community. For campaign details, participating businesses and prize information, visit DowntownDetroit.org/smallbusiness
For more information visit: Downtown Detroit’s 25 Days of December transforms the city into a festive, family-friendly destination that celebrates shopping small, supporting local businesses and strengthening the Downtown community. For campaign details, participating businesses and prize information, visit DowntownDetroit.org/smallbusiness
Trenton hosts inaugural Noel Nights holiday experience
Noel Nights tickets are available at: https://www.ticketleap.events/.../city-of.../noelnights
Noel Nights tickets are available at: https://www.ticketleap.events/.../city-of.../noelnights
Child care costs more than rent in these US cities; here’s where it’s the worst
The average monthly cost of child care for two children was 31.5% higher than rent, according to the data.
The average monthly cost of child care for two children was 31.5% higher than rent, according to the data.
President Trump issues ‘Fostering the Future’ executive order to support children in foster care
Children in foster care are getting more help in securing a stable future thanks to a new executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday.
Children in foster care are getting more help in securing a stable future thanks to a new executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday.
Baby formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak is expanding: What to know
A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.
A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.
Data reveals most popular baby names of 2025, trends that will influence names in 2026
New data is revealing the most popular baby names of 2025, along with trends that will influence baby names in 2026.
New data is revealing the most popular baby names of 2025, along with trends that will influence baby names in 2026.
New Mexico to become first state to offer universal child care
New Mexico will be the first state to provide free universal child care. Find out what this means for families.
New Mexico will be the first state to provide free universal child care. Find out what this means for families.
'Trump accounts' for newborns could grow to $1.9M, Treasury says
Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.
Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.
Family talks about teen shot and killed in Canton
It was a tense scene outside the Ridgeline Apartments in Canton as dozens of family members watched as police tried to piece it all together. FOX 2 was told the teen's 21-year-old brother was arrested and named a person of interest.
It was a tense scene outside the Ridgeline Apartments in Canton as dozens of family members watched as police tried to piece it all together. FOX 2 was told the teen's 21-year-old brother was arrested and named a person of interest.
Poll shows most Americans feel child care costs are a 'major problem'
Most Americans agree child care costs are a major issue in the U.S., but they don’t agree on how to fix it.
Most Americans agree child care costs are a major issue in the U.S., but they don’t agree on how to fix it.
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.