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.

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.

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.

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.

LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, wife welcome baby girl

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announced the birth of his and wife Mamiko Tanaka's first child on social media on Saturday.

Almost 40% of Americans receive financial help from family to buy a house: Survey

A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.

‘Live like Jon': Father writes book on healing after son killed by drunk driver

After the tragic death of his 13-year-old son, Jon, in a drunk-driving crash, Oklahoma father Chris Zerzavy turned his grief into a source of healing by writing a book.

These are the worst cities for families, report says

A new study ranked the 50 largest U.S. metros for families, based on factors including household incomes, poverty rates and child care costs.

'She just lit up': Baby born deaf hears parents for 1st time after cochlear implants

A Massachusetts couple is celebrating after their 10-month-old daughter, Charlie, who was born deaf due to Usher syndrome, heard for the first time thanks to cochlear implants.

These baby names are at risk of going extinct in 2025

BabyCenter's new report shows a large decline in certain names. The list includes royal names, along with ‘80s and ‘90s names.

Fewer grandparents raising grandkids, preschool enrollment drops: Data reveals COVID-19's impact

The U.S. Census Bureau's latest American Community Survey highlights significant shifts in American life between 2014-2018 and 2019-2023, reflecting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and other societal changes.