New events for families around Milwaukee

Just because it's winter doesn't mean the event calendars slow down! Milwaukee With Kids founder Calie Herbst shares a few things that are new around town for families.

Couple adopts safe haven baby surrendered at fire station: 'We're just thankful to God'

In a heartwarming story from Kentucky, Chris and Brittany Tyler officially adopted 20-month-old Samuel, who was surrendered at a fire station in a safe haven box with a touching message expressing love.

Decades-lost bridal photos discovered at auction, returned to 85-year-old bride

Lost bridal photos, missing for over 30 years, have been rediscovered and returned to their owner, Harriet Galbraith, by a Virginia woman named Sandra Poindexter. Poindexter found the photos at an auction while searching for vintage picture frames.

Hospital's smallest baby to ever survive goes home after 116 days in care

John "Buddy" McClinton, one of the smallest babies ever born at Methodist Women's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, has been discharged after spending 116 days in care. Born at just 24 weeks and two days last September, Buddy weighed less than a pound.

'Brave' teenager gets legs amputated while comatose after contracting infection on Christmas

A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.

Child tax credit expansion part of bipartisan $78B deal proposed in Congress

In a bipartisan effort, senior Congress lawmakers have unveiled a $78 billion tax deal aimed at expanding child tax credits and providing tax breaks for businesses.

New year, new baby; Toys that teach through the power of play

Erika Cardamone, toy expert and speech-language pathologist from PlayOnWords.com, shows us toys that help shape how babies think, speak and move.

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center family events
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Cassie Rincon from the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in Bayside chatted with FOX6 WakeUp about all the events and family programming coming up.

Screen time for kids under 2 linked to sensory differences in toddlerhood, study finds

The findings showed that children exposed to greater TV viewing by their second birthday were more likely to develop atypical sensory processing behaviors by 33 months of age.

Best winter activities for families

Milwaukee With Kids founder Calie Herbst shares some of the best winter activities to do with your family.

Pope Francis condemns surrogacy as 'despicable,' calls for global ban

Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.

The Wonderful World of Veggies; More Happy Kitchens

More Happy Kitchens co-founders Lauren O'Brien and Sally Wagner join us with what's cooking in their January classes.

Pope Francis individually baptizes infants during annual ceremony at Sistine Chapel

Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition near the end of the Christmas holiday period at the Vatican.

Top trending baby names of 2024: Here’s what’s rising in popularity

Laura Wattenberg, the creator of Namerology, said parents are looking for distinctive names that stand out. Here’s a look at which names will be trending this year.

Learn and play at Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Brian Kramp checks out the fun that’s ready for kids during these cold winter months at Betty Brinn Children's Muesum.

Easy holiday crafts to do with your family

Sarah Rushford from Ebenezer Child Care Centers shows us some fun holiday crafts you can create with your family.