Boomerang generation | Finance with Dan Roccato
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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.

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.

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.

7 C's of resilience | Austin Family
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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.

Bay Area restaurant goes viral for strict policy on misbehaving children

One Bay Area restaurant caused discourse online after a post went viral last week on the establishment's policy about fining parents when their children run around and are unruly.

These states are hit hardest by child care costs, new data shows

Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.

Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation

A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said.

More young adults living with parents, even after finding a job, new report shows

A new report shows that nearly a third of young adults still live at home, despite the fact that many of them, especially those between 25 and 34, are employed.

Court restores Ohio rules limiting kids’ access to social media

A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts. 

Teething toy, sold on Amazon, recalled after choking reports

More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.

How much media parents and kids actually consume at the dinner table

New research claims to show that smartphones, television, video games, and other types of devices may be taking over dinnertime, and it is not leaving enough time for families to talk to each other. 

Recalled infant formula tied to multi-state botulism outbreak

A now-recalled infant formula that was sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to an outbreak of potentially fatal botulism that has health officials investigating cases across three states.

Walmart-exclusive baby bottles recalled for choking hazard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said 40,000 Boon NURSH 8 oz Reusable Baby Bottles were recalled because the products may pose a choking risk.

Summer learning | Austin Family
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For kids, summer means sleeping in, taking a break from class. But for some parents, it can be a good time to help the kids catch up the summer, like summer school. Alison Vogel with Austin Family joins Good Day Austin with some tips to guide parents through it.

These are the biggest baby name trends of 2026, according to search data

America’s baby names are getting bolder in 2026. New Google Trends search data reveals how parents’ preferences are reshaping what the next generation may be called.

Teens spend nearly an hour on phones in late-night hours before school, study finds

Teenage children spend a decent-sized chunk of the overnight hours before school using their phones to check social media, stream videos, play games, and more, a new study finds. 

USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after record 326-day deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.