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.
Adult daughters often feel responsible for mothers’ emotions, study finds | ChicagoNOW
Dr. Allison Alforn of Baylor University discusses a new study on the emotional labor adult daughters carry in caring for their mothers.
Dr. Allison Alforn of Baylor University discusses a new study on the emotional labor adult daughters carry in caring for their mothers.
Unmarried births decline nationwide over past decade, census data show
Unmarried births have declined across the United States over the past decade.
Unmarried births have declined across the United States over the past decade.
Powdered whole milk may be culprit in botulism outbreak that sickened dozens of babies
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
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.
These baby names are at risk of going extinct in 2026
Some baby names are disappearing fast. New data reveals which once-trendy names are falling out of favor.
Some baby names are disappearing fast. New data reveals which once-trendy names are falling out of favor.
These states rank as the best to raise a family in 2026, data suggests
A new WalletHub analysis finds that some states offer significantly better conditions for raising a family than others.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that some states offer significantly better conditions for raising a family than others.
Same-sex couple ties the knot after receiving Cook County's first marriage license of 2026
The couple issued Cook County’s first marriage license of 2026 were married Friday morning at the Cook County Clerk’s Office, in a ceremony that also marked the county’s first same-sex wedding tied to the new year’s license issuance.
The couple issued Cook County’s first marriage license of 2026 were married Friday morning at the Cook County Clerk’s Office, in a ceremony that also marked the county’s first same-sex wedding tied to the new year’s license issuance.
Same-sex couple ties the knot after receiving Cook County's first marriage license of 2026
The couple issued Cook County’s first marriage license of 2026 were married Friday morning at the Cook County Clerk’s Office, in a ceremony that also marked the county’s first same-sex wedding tied to the new year’s license issuance.
The couple issued Cook County’s first marriage license of 2026 were married Friday morning at the Cook County Clerk’s Office, in a ceremony that also marked the county’s first same-sex wedding tied to the new year’s license issuance.
Chicago-area hospitals welcome first babies of 2026
As the clock struck midnight and 2026 officially began, several Chicago-area families were already welcoming brand-new additions to start the New Year.
As the clock struck midnight and 2026 officially began, several Chicago-area families were already welcoming brand-new additions to start the New Year.
Handling in-laws that are hard to deal with
60% of Americans say they have a hard time dealing with their in-laws. Relationship expert and certified marriage and family counselor, Love McPherson, joins via zoom to dive deeper and share some helpful tips.
60% of Americans say they have a hard time dealing with their in-laws. Relationship expert and certified marriage and family counselor, Love McPherson, joins via zoom to dive deeper and share some helpful tips.
Cool experiments to try this winter break with MSI | ChicagoNOW
The ChicagoNOW team gets a demonstration from MSI Chicago of some experiments that kids will love this winter break.
The ChicagoNOW team gets a demonstration from MSI Chicago of some experiments that kids will love this winter break.
Navigating family dynamics during the holidays | ChicagoNOW
Sometimes family dynamics can make holidays difficult. Dr. Joy Berkheimer, licensed family therapist & relationship expert, joins to share some tips on how to navigate possible tensions with family.
Sometimes family dynamics can make holidays difficult. Dr. Joy Berkheimer, licensed family therapist & relationship expert, joins to share some tips on how to navigate possible tensions with family.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
Map: The income you'll need to support a family in 2025
Experts say though having a dual income can offer stability, there are tradeoffs such as less time with your child and added stress.
Experts say though having a dual income can offer stability, there are tradeoffs such as less time with your child and added stress.
Here's how much your family needs to earn to have a stay-at-home parent
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.
With 'Trump Accounts,' your child could qualify for $1,000: What to know
Trump’s new $1,000 baby accounts and a major donation could grow kids’ savings. Here's what to know.
Trump’s new $1,000 baby accounts and a major donation could grow kids’ savings. Here's what to know.