Chronic illness: tips for kids, parents | Austin Family
A chronic illness diagnosis can change daily life for both parents and children—especially when it comes to school. How can families help kids manage their health and still succeed in the classroom? Alison Bogle with Austin Family magazine shares some practical tips.
A chronic illness diagnosis can change daily life for both parents and children—especially when it comes to school. How can families help kids manage their health and still succeed in the classroom? Alison Bogle with Austin Family magazine shares some practical tips.
The Tooth Fairy is paying out more than last year, survey finds
A new poll reveals that the average value of a single lost tooth during the past year has increased. Here's how much it's worth.
A new poll reveals that the average value of a single lost tooth during the past year has increased. Here's how much it's worth.
Top cities to raise a family in 2026 revealed
New data is ranking the best U.S. cities to raise kids – and here’s which places are taking the top spots.
New data is ranking the best U.S. cities to raise kids – and here’s which places are taking the top spots.
Children's sleepwear sold in several states recalled due to risk of burn injuries
More than 211,000 baby one-piece footed pajamas sold at Meijer stores across six Midwestern states are being recalled due to a potential burn hazard.
More than 211,000 baby one-piece footed pajamas sold at Meijer stores across six Midwestern states are being recalled due to a potential burn hazard.
US to expand revoking passports for parents who owe child support, AP sources say
Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally. Here's what we know.
Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally. Here's what we know.
Babysitting rates in 2026: What parents should budget
Babysitting rates in the U.S. continue to climb in 2026, according to newly updated UrbanSitter data.
Babysitting rates in the U.S. continue to climb in 2026, according to newly updated UrbanSitter data.
Unmarried births decline nationwide over past decade, census data show
Unmarried births have declined across the United States over the past decade.
Unmarried births have declined across the United States over the past decade.
Powdered whole milk may be culprit in botulism outbreak that sickened dozens of babies
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in these 5 states, judge rules
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting child care and social service funds to five states amid a legal challenge.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting child care and social service funds to five states amid a legal challenge.
Households with 2 kids need to earn over 400K to comfortably afford child care in US
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Over 11K baby loungers sold on Amazon recalled due to fall, serious injury risks, CPSC says
A new recall has been issued for baby loungers that sold for nearly $40 on Amazon between 2024 and 2025.
A new recall has been issued for baby loungers that sold for nearly $40 on Amazon between 2024 and 2025.
These baby names are at risk of going extinct in 2026
Some baby names are disappearing fast. New data reveals which once-trendy names are falling out of favor.
Some baby names are disappearing fast. New data reveals which once-trendy names are falling out of favor.
These states rank as the best to raise a family in 2026, data suggests
A new WalletHub analysis finds that some states offer significantly better conditions for raising a family than others.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that some states offer significantly better conditions for raising a family than others.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
Map: The income you'll need to support a family in 2025
Experts say though having a dual income can offer stability, there are tradeoffs such as less time with your child and added stress.
Experts say though having a dual income can offer stability, there are tradeoffs such as less time with your child and added stress.
Here's how much your family needs to earn to have a stay-at-home parent
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.
Lonely marriages linked to higher weight, study finds
A new study by UCLA Health found that people in emotionally supportive marriages have lower BMIs, healthier guts and higher levels of the “love hormone.”
A new study by UCLA Health found that people in emotionally supportive marriages have lower BMIs, healthier guts and higher levels of the “love hormone.”
With 'Trump Accounts,' your child could qualify for $1,000: What to know
Trump’s new $1,000 baby accounts and a major donation could grow kids’ savings. Here's what to know.
Trump’s new $1,000 baby accounts and a major donation could grow kids’ savings. Here's what to know.
FDA: Recalled baby formula that sickened 39 babies with infant botulism is still on some store shelves
The FDA says some ByHeart products are still being found on shelves at stores including Walmart, Target and Kroger despite the ongoing recall. Here’s what we know.
The FDA says some ByHeart products are still being found on shelves at stores including Walmart, Target and Kroger despite the ongoing recall. Here’s what we know.
Recalled ByHeart baby formula still on store shelves, officials find
At least 31 babies in 15 states who drank ByHeart formula have been hospitalized and treated for infantile botulism since August.
At least 31 babies in 15 states who drank ByHeart formula have been hospitalized and treated for infantile botulism since August.