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.
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.
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.
Best and worst states to have a baby in 2024: How NY, NJ, CT ranked
WalletHub released its report on 2024’s Best & Worst States to Have a Baby. See where NY, NJ and CT ranked.
WalletHub released its report on 2024’s Best & Worst States to Have a Baby. See where NY, NJ and CT ranked.
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.
Maryland city named best place for families to live in America by Fortune Magazine
Silver Spring has clinched the top spot as the best place to live for families in America, according to the latest rankings by Fortune Magazine.
Silver Spring has clinched the top spot as the best place to live for families in America, according to the latest rankings by Fortune Magazine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Baltimore's 'baby bonus' proposal aims to combat childhood poverty
A group of Baltimore teachers is asking voters to approve a ballot initiative that would give $1,000 to new parents in hopes of reducing childhood poverty starting from birth.
A group of Baltimore teachers is asking voters to approve a ballot initiative that would give $1,000 to new parents in hopes of reducing childhood poverty starting from birth.
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.
A new Gerber baby was named, and he's from Phoenix. Meet Sonny – he’s the winner of the Gerber 2024 Photo Search Contest.
NYC kid-friendly things to do this summer: LIST
With the school year ending and summer approaching, New York City has many fun activities for kids. Here's a list of things to do:
With the school year ending and summer approaching, New York City has many fun activities for kids. Here's a list of things to do:
Child care costs: Breaking down NYC's crisis as summer 2024 approaches
With summer 2024 on the horizon, child care is still unaffordable for 80% of NYC families, according to the Citizens Committee for Children of New York.
With summer 2024 on the horizon, child care is still unaffordable for 80% of NYC families, according to the Citizens Committee for Children of New York.
These are the best places to raise a family in the NYC area
Niche.com has come out with their list of the “2024 Best Places to Raise a Family in the New York City Area." Did your town make the list?
Niche.com has come out with their list of the “2024 Best Places to Raise a Family in the New York City Area." Did your town make the list?
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.
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.
The WalletHub study compared 180 U.S. cities to determine the best and most affordable cities to raise a family in.
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.
The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.