Almost 40% of Americans receive financial help from family to buy a house: Survey
A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.
Excessive screen time linked to manic symptoms in kids, study finds
A new study is linking excessive screen time to increased manic symptoms in adolescents. Here's what you need to know.
‘Live like Jon': Father writes book on healing after son killed by drunk driver
After the tragic death of his 13-year-old son, Jon, in a drunk-driving crash, Oklahoma father Chris Zerzavy turned his grief into a source of healing by writing a book.
These are the worst cities for families, report says
A new study ranked the 50 largest U.S. metros for families, based on factors including household incomes, poverty rates and child care costs.
'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.
These baby names are at risk of going extinct in 2025
BabyCenter's new report shows a large decline in certain names. The list includes royal names, along with ‘80s and ‘90s names.
Fewer grandparents raising grandkids, preschool enrollment drops: Data reveals COVID-19's impact
The U.S. Census Bureau's latest American Community Survey highlights significant shifts in American life between 2014-2018 and 2019-2023, reflecting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and other societal changes.
Here’s how much parents spend on holiday gifts for each child
Moms with multiple kids shell out less per child, the survey found.
Most expensive US cities to raise kids in 2024 revealed
On average, a household with one child experiences a 40% increase in annual living costs, while having two children raises costs by a substantial 70%, the study 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.
Here's how much vaccinations dropped among kindergartners during 2023 school year
Vaccination coverage among Kindergarten students was lower across all vaccines compared to the previous year.
These trends will influence baby names in 2025, study finds
From hit television shows to competitive sporting events, these pop culture moments are giving huge hints into what the biggest baby names of 2025 will be.
Teacher gives birth in school parking lot minutes after dismissing class: 'Still in disbelief'
On October 8, Tori Hildreth, a 30-year-old teacher at Old Town High School in Maine, unexpectedly gave birth to her second daughter, Bella, in the school's parking lot.
Country singer Brantley Gilbert abruptly pauses concert as wife gives birth on tour bus
Shortly after the start of his Friday show in Mississippi, country singer Brantley Gilbert left fans hanging – albeit for good reason – when he rushed offstage due to an emergency: his wife had gone into labor.
Petco shifts to adoption-only for rabbits amid pressure from advocacy group
The decision aligns with the company's "Think Adoption First" philosophy, which encourages customers to adopt rather than buy pets.
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.
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.
Here's what worried parents are doing to help make sure their kids have friends
A new survey revealed that nearly 20% of parents said their child did not have enough friends.
Moms lose average of $9,500 on maternity leave, survey reveals
Women reported taking about 11 weeks of maternity leave on average, and 25% took six weeks or less.
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.