New study offers possible explanation for ‘mommy brain’ during pregnancy
Scientists may have found a biological explanation for "pregnancy brain." Here's what to know.
Scientists may have found a biological explanation for "pregnancy brain." Here's what to know.
These are the luckiest baby names, according to new data
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
Alaskan surrogate asks U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in Texas custody battle over baby with heart defect
An Alaskan surrogate has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for emergency intervention after a court denied her custody of a newborn with a severe heart defect.
An Alaskan surrogate has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for emergency intervention after a court denied her custody of a newborn with a severe heart defect.
The US has a high maternal mortality rate. A $100M campaign wants to change that
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
Child discipline: What works best | Austin Family
In generations past, children received pretty much the same form of discipline, such as a spanking. Today, parents have many other approaches, including natural and logical consequences for behavioral problems. How do you know which method of discipline is gonna work best for your child? Alison Bogle from Austin Family has more.
In generations past, children received pretty much the same form of discipline, such as a spanking. Today, parents have many other approaches, including natural and logical consequences for behavioral problems. How do you know which method of discipline is gonna work best for your child? Alison Bogle from Austin Family has more.
AI and breastfeeding questions | FOX Medical Team
A new study finds half of young women ages 18 to 44 would turn to AI or social media first with an urgent question about breastfeeding. Pediatricians say AI can overgeneralize and may miss important details like a baby's age, weight or a mother's health. Researchers say about a third of breastfeeding moms report getting bad advice from AI. FOX Medical Team's Doctor Mike has more.
A new study finds half of young women ages 18 to 44 would turn to AI or social media first with an urgent question about breastfeeding. Pediatricians say AI can overgeneralize and may miss important details like a baby's age, weight or a mother's health. Researchers say about a third of breastfeeding moms report getting bad advice from AI. FOX Medical Team's Doctor Mike has more.
Trump administration drafts plan to offer childcare subsidies to married stay-at-home parents: Report
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a plan to let some married couples with a stay-at-home parent receive federal child care subsidies.
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a plan to let some married couples with a stay-at-home parent receive federal child care subsidies.
Is your smartphone making your kid dumber? What a new study found
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
These are the top city-inspired baby names in the US, data finds
Some of America’s biggest cities are inspiring parents when it comes to baby names. A new analysis reveals the most popular city-inspired names.
Some of America’s biggest cities are inspiring parents when it comes to baby names. A new analysis reveals the most popular city-inspired names.
Patrick to Texas school districts: 'We're coming for your books'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive.
Texas intervenes in surrogate baby medical treatment dispute
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in the case of a surrogate mother who came to Texas to get the court to allow treatment of the baby she's carrying with a severe heart defect after the intended parents allegedly denied the procedure.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in the case of a surrogate mother who came to Texas to get the court to allow treatment of the baby she's carrying with a severe heart defect after the intended parents allegedly denied the procedure.
Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
The worst states for having a baby in 2026, according to data
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
Boomerang generation | Finance with Dan Roccato
Moving back home used to be a sign of failure — but not anymore. A record number of young adults are living with a parent, and the stigma is gone. Finance professor Dan Roccato joins Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson to talk about the "Boomerang Generation".
Moving back home used to be a sign of failure — but not anymore. A record number of young adults are living with a parent, and the stigma is gone. Finance professor Dan Roccato joins Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson to talk about the "Boomerang Generation".
Map: How much it costs to raise kids in your city for 2026
While the rising cost of child care and housing is squeezing families nationwide, a new report reveals that the financial strain is significantly unequal depending on where you live.
While the rising cost of child care and housing is squeezing families nationwide, a new report reveals that the financial strain is significantly unequal depending on where you live.
Two families sue North Dakota hospital on allegations babies were switched at birth
Two families are suing a North Dakota hospital, alleging hospital staff mistakenly switched two baby boys at birth more than 36 years ago.
Two families are suing a North Dakota hospital, alleging hospital staff mistakenly switched two baby boys at birth more than 36 years ago.
Department of Health and Human Services lifts $10 billion child care funding freeze on five states
Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and social services funding for California, Illinois, Colorado, New York and Minnesota after legal obstacles got in the way of the Trump administration's funding freeze attempts.
Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and social services funding for California, Illinois, Colorado, New York and Minnesota after legal obstacles got in the way of the Trump administration's funding freeze attempts.
Pancake, ‘the First Puppy of Texas,’ has died
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's dog, a golden retriever named Pancake and dubbed “the First Puppy of Texas," has died. She was 11 years old.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's dog, a golden retriever named Pancake and dubbed “the First Puppy of Texas," has died. She was 11 years old.
7 C's of resilience | Austin Family
Summer gives families a break from homework and busy school schedules, but it's also the perfect time to teach important life skills. Alison Bogle with Austin Family magazine joins Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson with seven ways parents can help build resilience in their kids this summer.
Summer gives families a break from homework and busy school schedules, but it's also the perfect time to teach important life skills. Alison Bogle with Austin Family magazine joins Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson with seven ways parents can help build resilience in their kids this summer.