US to expand revoking passports for parents who owe child support, AP sources say
Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally. Here's what we know.
Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally. Here's what we know.
Babysitting rates in 2026: What parents should budget
Babysitting rates in the U.S. continue to climb in 2026, according to newly updated UrbanSitter data.
Babysitting rates in the U.S. continue to climb in 2026, according to newly updated UrbanSitter data.
Toys and games that inspire conversation
Toy expert and speech-language pathologist Erika Cardamone shares toys and games that'll spark conversation and bring families closer together.
Toy expert and speech-language pathologist Erika Cardamone shares toys and games that'll spark conversation and bring families closer together.
National Puzzle Day; Brain-teasing challenges, jigsaw puzzles & more
Toy expert and speech-language pathologist Erika Cardamone shares a few of her favorite puzzles for National Puzzle Day.
Toy expert and speech-language pathologist Erika Cardamone shares a few of her favorite puzzles for National Puzzle Day.
National Puzzle Day; Brain-teasing challenges, jigsaw puzzles & more
Toy expert and speech-language pathologist Erika Cardamone shares a few of her favorite puzzles for National Puzzle Day.
Toy expert and speech-language pathologist Erika Cardamone shares a few of her favorite puzzles for National Puzzle Day.
Unmarried births decline nationwide over past decade, census data show
Unmarried births have declined across the United States over the past decade.
Unmarried births have declined across the United States over the past decade.
2026 Parenting Playbook; Products to support busy families
Parenting contributor Carly Dorogi shares products making parenting easier for busy families in 2026.
Parenting contributor Carly Dorogi shares products making parenting easier for busy families in 2026.
Powdered whole milk may be culprit in botulism outbreak that sickened dozens of babies
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in these 5 states, judge rules
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting child care and social service funds to five states amid a legal challenge.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting child care and social service funds to five states amid a legal challenge.
Households with 2 kids need to earn over 400K to comfortably afford child care in US
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Indoor winter fun & outdoor safety tips from Ebenezer Child Care Centers
Sarah Rushford from Ebenezer Child Care Centers shares a few fun ideas for indoor play and safety tips for when we can get outside.
Sarah Rushford from Ebenezer Child Care Centers shares a few fun ideas for indoor play and safety tips for when we can get outside.
Indoor winter fun & outdoor safety tips from Ebenezer Child Care Centers
Sarah Rushford from Ebenezer Child Care Centers shares a few fun ideas for indoor play and safety tips for when we can get outside.
Sarah Rushford from Ebenezer Child Care Centers shares a few fun ideas for indoor play and safety tips for when we can get outside.
These baby names are at risk of going extinct in 2026
Some baby names are disappearing fast. New data reveals which once-trendy names are falling out of favor.
Some baby names are disappearing fast. New data reveals which once-trendy names are falling out of favor.
These states rank as the best to raise a family in 2026, data suggests
A new WalletHub analysis finds that some states offer significantly better conditions for raising a family than others.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that some states offer significantly better conditions for raising a family than others.
'Quick picks' for families; Activities when you need an idea fast
Milwaukee with Kids Founder Calie Herbst shares a handful of ‘quick picks’ for when you need to get out of the house!
Milwaukee with Kids Founder Calie Herbst shares a handful of ‘quick picks’ for when you need to get out of the house!
'Quick picks' for families; Activities when you need an idea fast
Milwaukee with Kids Founder Calie Herbst shares a handful of ‘quick picks’ for when you need to get out of the house!
Milwaukee with Kids Founder Calie Herbst shares a handful of ‘quick picks’ for when you need to get out of the house!
Creating Mighty Small Moments; Resources to support children & families
Dea Wright, Director of the City of Milwaukee's Office for Early Childhood Initiatives, shares the importance of reading to your child and information about the Mighty Small Moments Play Café.
Dea Wright, Director of the City of Milwaukee's Office for Early Childhood Initiatives, shares the importance of reading to your child and information about the Mighty Small Moments Play Café.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
Map: The income you'll need to support a family in 2025
Experts say though having a dual income can offer stability, there are tradeoffs such as less time with your child and added stress.
Experts say though having a dual income can offer stability, there are tradeoffs such as less time with your child and added stress.
Here's how much your family needs to earn to have a stay-at-home parent
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.