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.
Infant formula sold on Amazon, in Meijer stores recalled over toxin risk
Three batches of infant formula have been recalled over a toxin risk that heating won’t remove. Here's what to know.
Three batches of infant formula have been recalled over a toxin risk that heating won’t remove. Here's what to know.
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.
Changes coming after Roblox agrees to pay $10 million over child safety concerns
Popular gaming platform, Roblox, has reached a settlement in a battle over online child safety that has ended in a multimillion-dollar agreement, with Roblox committing to changes across the platform after reaching a $10 million settlement with the state of Nevada.
Popular gaming platform, Roblox, has reached a settlement in a battle over online child safety that has ended in a multimillion-dollar agreement, with Roblox committing to changes across the platform after reaching a $10 million settlement with the state of Nevada.
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.
Most popular first and last names in US, according to Census Bureau data
Newly released names data from the 2020 census shows which first and last names are the most popular across the nation.
Newly released names data from the 2020 census shows which first and last names are the most popular across the nation.
Ways to save money on gas amid Iran war price hikes
Loyalty programs, tracking apps and paying with cash can help save money on gas as prices remain high this spring and summer. Here are some specific tips.
Loyalty programs, tracking apps and paying with cash can help save money on gas as prices remain high this spring and summer. Here are some specific tips.
Sadie Robertson speaks out about the moment her eight-month-old daughter choked and stopped breathing
"Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson is opening up about a terrifying moment in which her 8-month-old choked and briefly stopped breathing.
"Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson is opening up about a terrifying moment in which her 8-month-old choked and briefly stopped breathing.
Annual cost of raising a small child goes up in several states: See where
The annual cost of raising a small child has gone up in several states. Here’s where costs are rising the most this year.
The annual cost of raising a small child has gone up in several states. Here’s where costs are rising the most this year.
The 'bare bones' cost of raising a child has spiked: Here's why
The cost of raising a child in the U.S. continues to climb, according to a new LendingTree report based on 2024 data.
The cost of raising a child in the U.S. continues to climb, according to a new LendingTree report based on 2024 data.
It now costs more than $300K to raise a child; here’s how much it costs in your state
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.
The Tooth Fairy is paying out more than last year, survey finds
A new poll reveals that the average value of a single lost tooth during the past year has increased. Here's how much it's worth.
A new poll reveals that the average value of a single lost tooth during the past year has increased. Here's how much it's worth.
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.
Gen Z men believe women should obey their husbands, new study shows
Professor Heejung Chung of King’s College London breaks down a new study examining why some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views on gender roles—and how those perspectives compare with what Gen Z women are saying.
Professor Heejung Chung of King’s College London breaks down a new study examining why some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views on gender roles—and how those perspectives compare with what Gen Z women are saying.
Chicago father welcomes son after rare testicular cancer
A cancer diagnosis at 38 left Kevin Hull with tough choices, including whether he could have more children. Here’s how science helped his family grow.
A cancer diagnosis at 38 left Kevin Hull with tough choices, including whether he could have more children. Here’s how science helped his family grow.
Ideas of what to do with your kids this weekend | ChicagoNOW
It's a long weekend, and it's up to parents to figure out fun activities to keep kids busy while it's cold outside. Lindsay Noelle, creator of the "Make it Fun! Family Adventures" Facebook group, joins to share some tips!
It's a long weekend, and it's up to parents to figure out fun activities to keep kids busy while it's cold outside. Lindsay Noelle, creator of the "Make it Fun! Family Adventures" Facebook group, joins to share some tips!
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.
Babysitting rates in 2026: What parents should budget
Babysitting rates in the U.S. continue to climb in 2026, according to newly updated UrbanSitter data.
Babysitting rates in the U.S. continue to climb in 2026, according to newly updated UrbanSitter data.