St. Mary’s to end Lavonia birthing services, shift care to Athens hospital
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital will close its labor and delivery unit due to financial and staffing pressures.
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital will close its labor and delivery unit due to financial and staffing pressures.
New Mexico to become first state to offer universal child care
New Mexico will be the first state to provide free universal child care. Find out what this means for families.
New Mexico will be the first state to provide free universal child care. Find out what this means for families.
Most parents fall into debt for their children: Survey
A survey reveals that soaring living costs are pushing most parents into debt. Many say it’s becoming “unmanageable."
A survey reveals that soaring living costs are pushing most parents into debt. Many say it’s becoming “unmanageable."
Fulton County launches pilot program to reimburse childcare costs for employees
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a six-month pilot program to reimburse childcare costs for up to 100 county employees.
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a six-month pilot program to reimburse childcare costs for up to 100 county employees.
Disney influences thousands of baby names every year: See the list
A new study is revealing the most popular baby names inspired by Disney characters. Here’s which names made the list.
A new study is revealing the most popular baby names inspired by Disney characters. Here’s which names made the list.
These are the best states to have a baby, new study finds
Here’s which state topped the list as the best state to have a baby, thanks to top-tier health care, low infant mortality and strong family support policies.
Here’s which state topped the list as the best state to have a baby, thanks to top-tier health care, low infant mortality and strong family support policies.
'Trump accounts' for newborns could grow to $1.9M, Treasury says
Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.
Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.
CDC: US fertility rate dropped to all-time low in 2024
The fertility rate has been sliding in America for close to two decades as women wait longer to have kids or choose not to have them at all.
The fertility rate has been sliding in America for close to two decades as women wait longer to have kids or choose not to have them at all.
Nearly two-thirds of parents say they’ve gone into debt for summer camp or activities
Summer child care is breaking the bank. A new survey reveals how much parents are spending to keep their kids busy during the break.
Summer child care is breaking the bank. A new survey reveals how much parents are spending to keep their kids busy during the break.
Poll shows most Americans feel child care costs are a 'major problem'
Most Americans agree child care costs are a major issue in the U.S., but they don’t agree on how to fix it.
Most Americans agree child care costs are a major issue in the U.S., but they don’t agree on how to fix it.
Summer Waves Water Park earns autism-friendly certification on Jekyll Island
Summer Waves Water Park has been designated a Certified Autism Center by IBCCES.
Summer Waves Water Park has been designated a Certified Autism Center by IBCCES.
Child care costs are highest in these states, study finds
The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.
The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.
Biggest baby name trends of 2025 revealed
From luxury brands to bird names and ‘90s nostalgia, BabyCenter is revealing 2025’s top baby name trends based on real-time data from parents.
From luxury brands to bird names and ‘90s nostalgia, BabyCenter is revealing 2025’s top baby name trends based on real-time data from parents.
Here's where grown-up kids are most likely to live with their parents
Here’s a look at which cities top the list of U.S. metros where working adults live with parents.
Here’s a look at which cities top the list of U.S. metros where working adults live with parents.
Why Japan is cracking down on baby names like ‘Pikachu’ and ‘Kitty'
Parents will need to inform local authorities of the phonetic reading of their child's name.
Parents will need to inform local authorities of the phonetic reading of their child's name.
Child care cost the most in these states in 2024, analysis found
The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.
The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.
These are the best cities to raise a family in 2025, study finds
A new study has listed the best cities for raising a family based on metrics including cost of housing, quality of local schools and opportunities for fun.
A new study has listed the best cities for raising a family based on metrics including cost of housing, quality of local schools and opportunities for fun.
US kids of divorce earn less, face more teen pregnancy and jail: study
A new study finds that children whose parents divorce before age 5 face reduced earnings as adults and increased chances of teen pregnancy and incarceration—consequences tied to financial loss, relocation, and diminished parental involvement.
A new study finds that children whose parents divorce before age 5 face reduced earnings as adults and increased chances of teen pregnancy and incarceration—consequences tied to financial loss, relocation, and diminished parental involvement.
More Americans are choosing to live a childfree life, study finds
A new study reveals a growing number of Americans are choosing not to have kids – highlighting a growing shift in family planning.
A new study reveals a growing number of Americans are choosing not to have kids – highlighting a growing shift in family planning.
New guideline declares 'urgent need' for IUD insertion pain relief options
Doctors are being called to offer pain relief options to patients undergoing an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.
Doctors are being called to offer pain relief options to patients undergoing an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.