Mom-approved back-to-school solutions

Parenting contributor Carly Dorogi shares products to start the school year off right.

These are the best states to have a baby, new study finds

Here’s which state topped the list as the best state to have a baby, thanks to top-tier health care, low infant mortality and strong family support policies.

'Trump accounts' for newborns could grow to $1.9M, Treasury says

Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.

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.

Toys and games to celebrate World Music Day

Erika Cardamone shares some of her favorite music-making toys for World Music Day.

Summer craft ideas

Sarah Rushford from Ebenezer Child Care Centers shares a few tips and fun craft ideas you can do with kids this summer.

@ Home Experiments; Summer Club SciKidz

Tanzania Sewell from Club SciKidz shares fun experiments you can do at home!

Free summer fun for families

We chat about a few events from the Milwaukee With Kids list of 50+ Free Things to Do with Kids This Summer

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.

Learning at Big Truck Day in Milwaukee
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Ernest Stubbs from the Milwaukee Department of Public Works joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about all the cool, and big, equipment you can see at Big Truck Day at Red Arrow Park in Milwaukee.

Big Truck Day arts and crafts
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Brett Henzig from Artists Working in Education joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the fun activities children can take part in at Big Truck Day, including arts and crafts!

Checking out the equipment at Big Truck Day
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Ernest Stubbs from the Milwaukee Department of Public Works joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about some of the big equipment you can check out at Big Truck Day.

Big Truck Day at Red Arrow Park
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Erica Green from Milwaukee downtown BID 21 joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the 4th Annual Big Truck Day at Red Arrow Park.

Spring-themed flower crafts; Ebenezer Child Care Centers

Sarah Rushford with Ebenezer Child Care Centers shares at-home activities you can do with your kids using things you likely already have around the house.

Summer camps with Happy Place Cooking Space

Executive Directors Sally Wagner and Lauren O'Brien give us a taste of what summer camps Happy Place Cooking Space is offering.