Mercedes Wells turns roadside birth experience into maternal health mission
After giving birth in her truck minutes after leaving the hospital, Mercedes Wells is advocating for safer births through her new book, nonprofit and the proposed Wells Act.
After giving birth in her truck minutes after leaving the hospital, Mercedes Wells is advocating for safer births through her new book, nonprofit and the proposed Wells Act.
Top baby name trends for 2027 revealed, according to new data
Pop culture is inspiring the next generation of baby names. Discover the trends expected to shape parents’ choices in 2027.
Pop culture is inspiring the next generation of baby names. Discover the trends expected to shape parents’ choices in 2027.
Childhood cancer risk may be higher after some fertility treatments, study finds
A large study found that some fertility treatments may be linked to a modestly higher risk of childhood cancer.
A large study found that some fertility treatments may be linked to a modestly higher risk of childhood cancer.
Most popular baby names of 2026 revealed, according to new data
Here are the most popular baby names shaping 2026 and beyond, according to a new report.
Here are the most popular baby names shaping 2026 and beyond, according to a new report.
2026 trending pet names: Get ready for demon hunters, explorers and… chicken nuggets
Get ready to hear the names Rumi and Lumi a lot more at the dog park.
Get ready to hear the names Rumi and Lumi a lot more at the dog park.
Chicago-area family celebrates son's first birthday after 20 miscarriages
After 20 miscarriages, one couple is celebrating their son’s first birthday.
After 20 miscarriages, one couple is celebrating their son’s first birthday.
Treasury to create Trump Accounts for millions of eligible children — here is how to claim them
Treasury plans to automatically create Trump Accounts for millions of children, but families must take additional steps for eligible children to receive the separate $1,000 federal contribution.
Treasury plans to automatically create Trump Accounts for millions of children, but families must take additional steps for eligible children to receive the separate $1,000 federal contribution.
Chicago-area mom celebrates son after 20 miscarriages
After enduring 20 miscarriages, a Chicago-area mother is celebrating her son’s first birthday with help from her doctors at Northwestern Medicine.
After enduring 20 miscarriages, a Chicago-area mother is celebrating her son’s first birthday with help from her doctors at Northwestern Medicine.
New study offers possible explanation for ‘mommy brain’ during pregnancy
Scientists may have found a biological explanation for "pregnancy brain." Here's what to know.
Scientists may have found a biological explanation for "pregnancy brain." Here's what to know.
Who gets custody of embryos after an IVF breakup?
Reproductive law attorney Ryan Ferrante explains the legal and emotional challenges couples may face when an IVF journey continues after a relationship ends.
Reproductive law attorney Ryan Ferrante explains the legal and emotional challenges couples may face when an IVF journey continues after a relationship ends.
These are the luckiest baby names, according to new data
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
Hundreds of dads welcome students back to school in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood
Fathers gathered at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter Wednesday to support students on Dad’s Bring Your Kids to School Day.
Fathers gathered at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter Wednesday to support students on Dad’s Bring Your Kids to School Day.
Trump administration drafts plan to offer childcare subsidies to married stay-at-home parents: Report
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a plan to let some married couples with a stay-at-home parent receive federal child care subsidies.
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a plan to let some married couples with a stay-at-home parent receive federal child care subsidies.
Is your smartphone making your kid dumber? What a new study found
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
Birth order linked to 150 health conditions in study of 10 million American siblings
Whether someone is the older or younger sibling may be linked to certain health outcomes later in life, according to a massive new study.
Whether someone is the older or younger sibling may be linked to certain health outcomes later in life, according to a massive new study.
Why Naperville parents are the most stressed in Illinois, new study finds
A new study found that some of the most stressed parents in Illinois are right here in Naperville. FOX Chicago’s Liz Dueweke explains why.
A new study found that some of the most stressed parents in Illinois are right here in Naperville. FOX Chicago’s Liz Dueweke explains why.
Map: How much it costs to raise kids in your city 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.
Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation
A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said.
A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said.
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.



















