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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Husband paralyzed in tragic fall after learning wife is pregnant
A Mississippi couple's day of celebration turned into concern when the husband suffered injuries from a fall.
Survey reveals how many parents have quit their jobs to raise children
The new study underscores the financial burden that child care costs impose on many parents.
Humor can play a role in good parenting, survey suggests
A new survey highlights the potential benefit humor plays in parenting.
Most popular baby names inspired by the summer season revealed
Having a baby this summer? Here’s a look at the top baby names that are linked to this season, according to a new study.
Meet Sonny: 2024 Gerber baby is from Phoenix
A new Gerber baby was named, and he's from Phoenix. Meet Sonny – he’s the winner of the Gerber 2024 Photo Search Contest.
Top trending baby names 2024 influenced by ‘Dune,’ the solar eclipse, Caitlin Clark
March Madness, April's eclipse, pop culture and more big moments are shaping parents' baby name choices in 2024.
Best, most affordable cities to raise family in 2024: Study
The WalletHub study compared 180 U.S. cities to determine the best and most affordable cities to raise a family in.
'100 Deadly Days of Summer': Spike in fatal crashes involving teen drivers
As schools let out and college students head home for the summer, safety experts say parents should talk to their young drivers about a deadly statistic on the roadways.
Free IVF: These companies offer fertility benefits for part-time employees
The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.
Governor DeSantis approves Florida's pregnancy, parenting website
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a contentious measure that directs the Florida Department of Health to set up a website that provides "information and links to certain pregnancy and parenting resources," the governor’s office announced Sunday.
City of St. Petersburg reminding parents about importance of water safety
Warm weather means swimming season is here in Florida, and making sure kids are safe around water is an important part of that.
Most popular baby names for 2023 released: Welcome “Mateo"
The new Social Security Administration's top baby names list also includes the hottest new names, with "Izael" and "Chozen" among the biggest movers for boys and "Kaeli" and "Alitzel" jumping up the list for girls.
Screen time for kids and teens: AAP updates guidelines for parents
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its screen time guidelines for children and teenagers with new age-based handouts.
Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds
Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.