Kansas bill would require children to be potty-trained before entering kindergarten
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
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.
Second Lady Usha Vance pregnant with couple's fourth child
Second Lady Usha Vance is pregnant with her fourth child with Vice President J.D. Vance, the couple announced on Tuesday.
Second Lady Usha Vance is pregnant with her fourth child with Vice President J.D. Vance, the couple announced on Tuesday.
Over 11K baby loungers sold on Amazon recalled due to fall, serious injury risks, CPSC says
A new recall has been issued for baby loungers that sold for nearly $40 on Amazon between 2024 and 2025.
A new recall has been issued for baby loungers that sold for nearly $40 on Amazon between 2024 and 2025.
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.
Trump administration can't block child care, other program money for these 5 states, federal judge rules
The states argued the freeze on three grant programs lacked legal justification and caused immediate disruption, putting more than $10 billion in annual funding at risk.
The states argued the freeze on three grant programs lacked legal justification and caused immediate disruption, putting more than $10 billion in annual funding at risk.
Atlanta doctors voice concern over CDC child vaccine schedule update
Medical experts are criticizing a CDC decision to reduce recommended childhood vaccines.
Medical experts are criticizing a CDC decision to reduce recommended childhood vaccines.
Metro Atlanta families welcome first bundles of joy on New Year’s Day
Hospitals across Georgia celebrated the start of 2026 by welcoming several New Year’s babies.
Hospitals across Georgia celebrated the start of 2026 by welcoming several New Year’s babies.
Village in Italy welcomes 1st baby in nearly 30 years: Report
Lara Bussi Trabucco's parents received a €1,000 as part of Italy's pledge to tackle the country's dwindling population.
Lara Bussi Trabucco's parents received a €1,000 as part of Italy's pledge to tackle the country's dwindling population.
Hailee Steinfeld, Josh Allen expecting 1st child together
The pair officially got married earlier this year.
The pair officially got married earlier this year.
Georgia lawmakers push bipartisan plan to make social media, AI safer for children
Georgia lawmakers are preparing bipartisan bills targeting addictive platform designs and child safety in social media and AI.
Georgia lawmakers are preparing bipartisan bills targeting addictive platform designs and child safety in social media and AI.
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.
Baby born in a Waymo in San Francisco, autonomous vehicle company says
Waymo, the somewhat divisive, autonomous vehicle and robotaxi company, has confirmed a baby was born in one of its vehicles.
Waymo, the somewhat divisive, autonomous vehicle and robotaxi company, has confirmed a baby was born in one of its vehicles.
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.
Crayola kits recalled nationwide over risk of 'serious injury or death'
A popular Crayola-branded magnetic building kit has been recalled nationwide over a risk of "serious injury or death" tied to the possible ingestion of loose magnets.
A popular Crayola-branded magnetic building kit has been recalled nationwide over a risk of "serious injury or death" tied to the possible ingestion of loose magnets.