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.
This California program will give 400 free diapers to families of newborn babies
The program is in partnership with California-based nonprofit Baby2Baby, which manufactures diapers and other essential items at a cost lower than retail.
The program is in partnership with California-based nonprofit Baby2Baby, which manufactures diapers and other essential items at a cost lower than retail.
More parents having fewer kids due to rising costs, survey reveals
Parents say raising kids is getting more expensive, forcing many into debt and even changing how many children they plan to have, according to a survey.
Parents say raising kids is getting more expensive, forcing many into debt and even changing how many children they plan to have, according to a survey.
Infant formula safety study results released by FDA
The FDA released findings from its largest test on infant formula, focused on chemical contaminants and overall safety. Here's what the agency found.
The FDA released findings from its largest test on infant formula, focused on chemical contaminants and overall safety. Here's what the agency found.
Massive LA Kids Consignment sale returns to Burbank this weekend
The massive LA Kids Consignment sale returns to Burbank this week with over 70,000 gently used and new items.
The massive LA Kids Consignment sale returns to Burbank this week with over 70,000 gently used and new items.
Owed a lot in taxes? Here's what to do and how to look ahead for next year
Did you owe a lot of taxes this year? Or get a refund much larger than expected? Here’s some tips to avoid surprises (good or bad) next year.
Did you owe a lot of taxes this year? Or get a refund much larger than expected? Here’s some tips to avoid surprises (good or bad) next year.
1-year-old son of legendary blind USC long snapper Jake Olson rings bell after cancer battle
A resilient family is turning a personal fight into a mission to raise awareness about retinoblastoma, a rare childhood eye cancer.
A resilient family is turning a personal fight into a mission to raise awareness about retinoblastoma, a rare childhood eye cancer.
New data reveals annual cost to raise a child in California
Raising a child in America just hit a staggering new milestone – costing families more than $300,000, according to new data. Here's where it's most expensive.
Raising a child in America just hit a staggering new milestone – costing families more than $300,000, according to new data. Here's where it's most expensive.
Top cities to raise a family in 2026 revealed
New data is ranking the best U.S. cities to raise kids – and here’s which places are taking the top spots.
New data is ranking the best U.S. cities to raise kids – and here’s which places are taking the top spots.
US to expand revoking passports for parents who owe child support, AP sources say
Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally. Here's what we know.
Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally. Here's what we know.
Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in these 5 states, judge rules
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting child care and social service funds to five states amid a legal challenge.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting child care and social service funds to five states amid a legal challenge.
Households with 2 kids need to earn over 400K to comfortably afford child care in US
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.