4 out of 5 parents moved their kids out of booster seats too soon, study finds
A recent study reveals that 4 out of 5 parents transition their children out of booster seats too early, raising safety concerns. Find out the recommendations for child car seat safety and how to protect young passengers.
A recent study reveals that 4 out of 5 parents transition their children out of booster seats too early, raising safety concerns. Find out the recommendations for child car seat safety and how to protect young passengers.
Moms lose average of $9,500 on maternity leave, survey reveals
Women reported taking about 11 weeks of maternity leave on average, and 25% took six weeks or less.
Women reported taking about 11 weeks of maternity leave on average, and 25% took six weeks or less.
Study finds only 9 cities where childcare is cheaper than rent
Parents are facing the financial challenges of managing high childcare expenses that surpass what they pay for rent in most U.S. cities, according to a new study.
Parents are facing the financial challenges of managing high childcare expenses that surpass what they pay for rent in most U.S. cities, according to a new study.
Gun violence remains leading cause of death for US youth, report finds
A new report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions reveals that guns remain the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the U.S.
A new report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions reveals that guns remain the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the U.S.
Georgia lacks maternity care outside Atlanta, March of Dimes study shows
A new report by the March of Dimes shows more than 40% of Georgia’s counties are maternal care deserts, which means there’s not a single birth center in that county.
A new report by the March of Dimes shows more than 40% of Georgia’s counties are maternal care deserts, which means there’s not a single birth center in that county.
Selena Gomez grieved not being able to carry children due to health issues
"I haven’t ever said this," the "Emilia Perez" star told Vanity Fair. "But I unfortunately can’t carry my own children. I have a lot of medical issues that would put my life and the baby’s in jeopardy."
"I haven’t ever said this," the "Emilia Perez" star told Vanity Fair. "But I unfortunately can’t carry my own children. I have a lot of medical issues that would put my life and the baby’s in jeopardy."
Nearly 1 in 10 moms regrets the name they chose for their baby, survey reveals
Baby name regret is more common than you may think, according to a new survey.
Baby name regret is more common than you may think, according to a new survey.
China halts foreign adoptions of its children, leaving families in limbo
China’s decision to stop the program affects American families with pending adoption applications.
China’s decision to stop the program affects American families with pending adoption applications.
US surgeon general names parent stress an 'urgent public health issue'
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
Nearly 60% of baby food sold in popular US grocery stores is unhealthy, WHO study says
Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
Here’s how much money the Tooth Fairy gives on average per tooth
A new study by Delta Dental reveals the Tooth Fairy may be tightening her purse strings.
A new study by Delta Dental reveals the Tooth Fairy may be tightening her purse strings.
US fertility rate dipped to record low in 2023, CDC data finds
A recent CDC report finds that the number of births and general fertility rates declined significantly last year.
A recent CDC report finds that the number of births and general fertility rates declined significantly last year.
These are the best, worst states to raise a family, study finds
A new study says if you’re looking for the best places in America to raise a family, you’ll want to consider these states.
A new study says if you’re looking for the best places in America to raise a family, you’ll want to consider these states.
IUD insertion pain addressed in new CDC guidelines
The CDC is now addressing the pain of IUD insertion and offering new guidance for doctors and pain management options.
The CDC is now addressing the pain of IUD insertion and offering new guidance for doctors and pain management options.
Teacher and wife adopt student and his siblings: 'God's answer to my prayers'
A Kentucky teacher and his wife have inspired many by adopting one of his students and the student's three siblings.
A Kentucky teacher and his wife have inspired many by adopting one of his students and the student's three siblings.
These are the best cities for working parents, study says
A new study revealed the best cities for working parents based on metrics including career prospects, childcare availability and quality of life.
A new study revealed the best cities for working parents based on metrics including career prospects, childcare availability and quality of life.
Atlanta mom launches online support network in honor of late son: ‘Brody inspired this’
A metro Atlanta mom, whose son was stillborn, has turned her grief into a new social network for moms who have experienced similar loss.
A metro Atlanta mom, whose son was stillborn, has turned her grief into a new social network for moms who have experienced similar loss.
Husband paralyzed in tragic fall after learning wife is pregnant
A Mississippi couple's day of celebration turned into concern when the husband suffered a fall.
A Mississippi couple's day of celebration turned into concern when the husband suffered a fall.
Tongue-tie in babies may be overdiagnosed and needlessly treated, AAP says
A new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics reveals that tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed in the U.S. and too often treated with unnecessary surgery.
A new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics reveals that tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed in the U.S. and too often treated with unnecessary surgery.
Maria Gomez-Perez found: Case highlights parent’s need for online vigilance
The disappearance of 12-year-old Maria Gomez-Perez and her safe recovery nearly 60 days later, highlights a problem every family faces.
The disappearance of 12-year-old Maria Gomez-Perez and her safe recovery nearly 60 days later, highlights a problem every family faces.