Best toys for unplugged family fun
If you're looking for some fun family activities that require you to unplug, senior editor of the Toy Insider James Zahn has the toys and games for you.
PHOTOS: Families across Chicagoland welcome Leap Day babies
Many families across Chicagoland won't soon forget Leap Day this year after welcoming their new arrivals.
Top baby names linked to billionaire success: study
Could these baby names make your child a billionaire? A new study shows which baby names may influence a child’s future success.
Kentucky miracle baby defies odds, celebrates 1st birthday amid rare disease battle
Harmony Mullins, a baby from Kentucky diagnosed with a rare peroxisomal disorder, defied odds by celebrating her first birthday in February.
Most popular baby names in North America revealed: study
Using Google Trends data, a new study revealed the most popular baby names in the U.S.
Behind the tantrum: New book helps parents deal with challenging child behavior
Child and family therapist Meri Wallace talks about her new book, "The Secret World of Children," and dishes out advice for parents looking to better understand their offspring.
Valentine's Day surprise: Man scores $1M lottery win from mom's gift
Matthew Broadley from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, scored a massive $1 million jackpot thanks to a Valentine's Day gift from his mother.
Baby born without eyes, diagnosed with rare genetic disorder
Robert and Taylor Ice of Missouri struggled for a year to get pregnant.
Grandma's double delight: Two daughters, two grandkids, and one memorable journey in Chicago
Nothing was going to stop a first-time grandmother-to-be from being there for her daughters and her new grandkids. All of it was planned out, but what happened turned out better than she expected.
Pritzker promotes childcare expansion plan in Rockford visit
Governor JB Pritzker visited two childcare facilities in Rockford on Tuesday, highlighting efforts to expand childcare access in Illinois.
Pritzker visits Rockford to promote childcare expansion plan
Governor JB Pritzker visited two childcare facilities in Rockford on Tuesday, highlighting efforts to expand childcare access in Illinois.
Illinois bill proposes child tax credit to support families
Some Illinois lawmakers are proposing a statewide child tax credit.
Peaceful parenting: Tips for creating a calm environment in your home
Rachael Fritz, founder of Parenting on Mars, lays out some helpful tips for establishing a peaceful environment inside your home.
‘Are you serious?’: Father ‘shocked and emotional’ after finding out grandson named after him
The emotional footage shows the moment when the father is introduced to his grandson and learns the baby’s name.
Unpopular baby names of 2024: Here’s what’s at risk of going extinct
If you’re due to have a baby this year, you may want to reconsider choosing one of these names.
Couple adopts safe haven baby surrendered at fire station: 'We're just thankful to God'
In a heartwarming story from Kentucky, Chris and Brittany Tyler officially adopted 20-month-old Samuel, who was surrendered at a fire station in a safe haven box with a touching message expressing love.
Decades-lost bridal photos discovered at auction, returned to 85-year-old bride
Lost bridal photos, missing for over 30 years, have been rediscovered and returned to their owner, Harriet Galbraith, by a Virginia woman named Sandra Poindexter. Poindexter found the photos at an auction while searching for vintage picture frames.
Hospital's smallest baby to ever survive goes home after 116 days in care
John "Buddy" McClinton, one of the smallest babies ever born at Methodist Women's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, has been discharged after spending 116 days in care. Born at just 24 weeks and two days last September, Buddy weighed less than a pound.
How to keep your kids safe online
Children have flooded social media over the last several years and some parents often forget to check in with them to make sure they are staying safe while online. Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart breaks down some helpful tips that parents need to know.
Mississippi mom says 7-year-old son was written up for saying 'Jesus Christ' at school
The mother said she received a phone call from her child’s first-grade teacher, who reported that he said “a bad word" after dropping his Lego toys.