These states have the most underprivileged children, study finds
A new WalletHub study ranks the states where underprivileged children face the greatest challenges, based on factors including poverty, health and education.
A new WalletHub study ranks the states where underprivileged children face the greatest challenges, based on factors including poverty, health and education.
Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
The worst states for having a baby in 2026, according to data
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
Vice President JD Vance’s wife Usha gives birth to couple’s fourth child
Vice President JD Vance’s family just got a little bigger. On Sunday, Second Lady Usha Vance gave birth to a baby boy.
Vice President JD Vance’s family just got a little bigger. On Sunday, Second Lady Usha Vance gave birth to a baby boy.
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.
Georgia ranked 48th in nation for child care costs by WalletHub
A new WalletHub study reports that Georgia residents spend the fourth-lowest percentage of income on child care in the nation.
A new WalletHub study reports that Georgia residents spend the fourth-lowest percentage of income on child care in the nation.
Justice department orders prosecutors to focus on ‘birth tourism’ cases
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
State probe targets online predators tracking Georgia youth
A new Georgia state committee warns that youth are entirely too vulnerable to online predators on popular platforms.
A new Georgia state committee warns that youth are entirely too vulnerable to online predators on popular platforms.
These states are hit hardest by child care costs, new data shows
Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.
Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.
Three Georgia ZIP codes rank among most stressful for parents
Three metro Atlanta ZIP codes ranked among the nation's most stressful for parents.
Three metro Atlanta ZIP codes ranked among the nation's most stressful for parents.
Johns Creek mother killed in murder-suicide remembered as a kind soul
A Johns Creek murder-suicide left a well-respectedlocal woman dead and her community searching for answers after a tragic domestic dispute.
A Johns Creek murder-suicide left a well-respectedlocal woman dead and her community searching for answers after a tragic domestic dispute.
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.
More young adults living with parents, even after finding a job, new report shows
A new report shows that nearly a third of young adults still live at home, despite the fact that many of them, especially those between 25 and 34, are employed.
A new report shows that nearly a third of young adults still live at home, despite the fact that many of them, especially those between 25 and 34, are employed.
Court restores Ohio rules limiting kids’ access to social media
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts.
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts.
Teething toy, sold on Amazon, recalled after choking reports
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
How much media parents and kids actually consume at the dinner table
New research claims to show that smartphones, television, video games, and other types of devices may be taking over dinnertime, and it is not leaving enough time for families to talk to each other.
New research claims to show that smartphones, television, video games, and other types of devices may be taking over dinnertime, and it is not leaving enough time for families to talk to each other.
Recalled infant formula tied to multi-state botulism outbreak
A now-recalled infant formula that was sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to an outbreak of potentially fatal botulism that has health officials investigating cases across three states.
A now-recalled infant formula that was sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to an outbreak of potentially fatal botulism that has health officials investigating cases across three states.
These are the biggest baby name trends of 2026, according to search data
America’s baby names are getting bolder in 2026. New Google Trends search data reveals how parents’ preferences are reshaping what the next generation may be called.
America’s baby names are getting bolder in 2026. New Google Trends search data reveals how parents’ preferences are reshaping what the next generation may be called.