These states have the most underprivileged children, study finds
A new WalletHub study ranks the states where underprivileged children face the greatest challenges, based on factors including poverty, health and education.
A new WalletHub study ranks the states where underprivileged children face the greatest challenges, based on factors including poverty, health and education.
The worst states for having a baby in 2026, according to data
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
Habits that can help build confidence for kids
A parenting expert shares tips on how parents can help their kids with habit that could boost their confidence
A parenting expert shares tips on how parents can help their kids with habit that could boost their confidence
Parenting coach talks benefits of summer boredom
While parents feel challenged to keep their kids entertained, one expert says slowing things down can be a good thing.
While parents feel challenged to keep their kids entertained, one expert says slowing things down can be a good thing.
Map shows how much it costs to raise kids in LA for 2026
While the rising cost of child care and housing is squeezing families nationwide, a new report reveals that the financial strain is significantly unequal depending on where you live.
While the rising cost of child care and housing is squeezing families nationwide, a new report reveals that the financial strain is significantly unequal depending on where you live.
Two families sue North Dakota hospital on allegations babies were switched at birth
Two families are suing a North Dakota hospital, alleging hospital staff mistakenly switched two baby boys at birth more than 36 years ago.
Two families are suing a North Dakota hospital, alleging hospital staff mistakenly switched two baby boys at birth more than 36 years ago.
California among states hit hardest by child care costs, new data shows
Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.
Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.
Majority of working parents say they take care of work-related tasks when they’re with their kids
A new survey reveals how moms and dads in the U.S. are juggling work and parenting at the same time.
A new survey reveals how moms and dads in the U.S. are juggling work and parenting at the same time.
Daddy Stroller Social Club raising awareness for dads facing postpartum depression
Daddy Stroller Social Club is working to raise awareness about paternal postpartum depression while providing fathers with community support and resources.
Daddy Stroller Social Club is working to raise awareness about paternal postpartum depression while providing fathers with community support and resources.
More young adults living with parents, even after finding a job, new report shows
A new report shows that nearly a third of young adults still live at home, despite the fact that many of them, especially those between 25 and 34, are employed.
A new report shows that nearly a third of young adults still live at home, despite the fact that many of them, especially those between 25 and 34, are employed.
Court restores Ohio rules limiting kids’ access to social media
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts.
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts.
Teething toy, sold on Amazon, recalled after choking reports
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
Recalled infant formula tied to multi-state botulism outbreak
A now-recalled infant formula that was sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to an outbreak of potentially fatal botulism that has health officials investigating cases across three states.
A now-recalled infant formula that was sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to an outbreak of potentially fatal botulism that has health officials investigating cases across three states.
New CalFresh work requirements to impact 200,000 Los Angeles County residents
More than 200,000 Los Angeles County residents are expected to be affected by new federal CalFresh work requirements that took effect Monday.
More than 200,000 Los Angeles County residents are expected to be affected by new federal CalFresh work requirements that took effect Monday.
These are the biggest baby name trends of 2026, according to search data
America’s baby names are getting bolder in 2026. New Google Trends search data reveals how parents’ preferences are reshaping what the next generation may be called.
America’s baby names are getting bolder in 2026. New Google Trends search data reveals how parents’ preferences are reshaping what the next generation may be called.
Children separated from mom find connection through books, letters, power of a voice
Gordon Philanthropies’ Sent With Love program allows incarcerated mothers at the Century Regional Detention Facility to record themselves reading books to their children.
Gordon Philanthropies’ Sent With Love program allows incarcerated mothers at the Century Regional Detention Facility to record themselves reading books to their children.
Teens spend nearly an hour on phones in late-night hours before school, study finds
Teenage children spend a decent-sized chunk of the overnight hours before school using their phones to check social media, stream videos, play games, and more, a new study finds.
Teenage children spend a decent-sized chunk of the overnight hours before school using their phones to check social media, stream videos, play games, and more, a new study finds.
More than 100K teething toys recalled after nearly a dozen choking incidents
A major recall has been issued for more than 100,000 children’s teething toys after reports linked the products to serious choking hazards.
A major recall has been issued for more than 100,000 children’s teething toys after reports linked the products to serious choking hazards.
Mother’s Day 2026 ranking: Best and worst states for working moms
Researchers point out that disparities like those and others that working mothers face raise important questions about whether women are still expected to choose between raising a family and having a career.
Researchers point out that disparities like those and others that working mothers face raise important questions about whether women are still expected to choose between raising a family and having a career.
Most popular baby names in US revealed: See the list
America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.
America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.