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.
Father's Day spending expected to spike to $24 billion this year, report finds
Father’s Day spending is set to hit a record $24B this year, according to a new survey. Here’s what shoppers are buying.
Best—and worst—states for working fathers this year
WalletHub has released a ranking of the best and worst states for working fathers in 2025.
Trump touts $1,000 'Trump accounts' for babies born in US
The plan builds on the concept of “baby bonds," which some cities have introduced to minimize wealth gaps.
Texas ranks in top 10 most affordable states for child care: Study
The average price of child care in the U.S. last year was $13,128. According to a new study, Texas beat that number by nearly 14 percent.
Child care cost the most in these states in 2024, analysis found
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.
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.
Sen. Ted Cruz wants to give Americans $1K at birth to invest
The Invest America Act would put $1,000 from the government in an index fund that tracks the S&P 500.
US birthrates: People over 40 giving birth surpass teens for first time
A new CDC report confirms a growing shift: More people are having children later in life, with births among those 40 and older now outpacing teen births for the first time in U.S. history.
Here's where young adults are most likely to be living with their parents
A new analysis found that 18% of U.S. adults ages 25–34 live with their parents. Here’s where it’s highest.
New bipartisan tax proposal could give your family more money
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to make the adoption tax credit refundable, which could allow more families to get the credit even if it's more than their “tax burden."
It now costs nearly 300K to raise a child; here’s where it’s most expensive
A new study finds that the cost of raising a child has surged 25% since 2023.
Here's what moms are spending on their babies' first year
The eyepopping costs of a baby's first year are leading to more parents having fewer children - or putting off having kids at all.
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.
Firefighters from Arizona fire department welcomed 19 babies in 2024
This is a story that will melt your heart. Nineteen Chandler Firefighters welcomed new additions to their families last year.
TikTok video inspires Bay Area woman to become surrogate
Leanna Ortega was scrolling on TikTok one night on her phone when she came across a video of a woman who was eight months pregnant talking about her journey.
Don't leave your kids in the car unattended while holiday shopping, child safety group says
While out holiday shopping, safety groups are warning the public not to leave children unattended in vehicles.
Here’s how much parents spend on holiday gifts for each child
Moms with multiple kids shell out less per child, the survey found.