Caregiver Nation initiative to raise awareness, support for caregivers
Shirley Trapani, the special projects manager for the Area Agency on Aging, joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to talk about a nationwide initiative for caregivers this month.
Shirley Trapani, the special projects manager for the Area Agency on Aging, joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to talk about a nationwide initiative for caregivers this month.
5th Circuit Court orders federal judge removed from Texas foster care lawsuit
U.S. District Judge Janis Jack, the state’s de facto foster care czar, has been overseeing the case since 2011.
U.S. District Judge Janis Jack, the state’s de facto foster care czar, has been overseeing the case since 2011.
This is how much money it costs to have a baby in 2024
The journey of bringing a new life into the world is filled with love and anticipation, but comes with financial considerations. From the hospital to childcare, here’s a look at some of the costs.
The journey of bringing a new life into the world is filled with love and anticipation, but comes with financial considerations. From the hospital to childcare, here’s a look at some of the costs.
6-year-old boy kidnapped from Oakland found alive 70 years later
Luis Armando Albino was 6 years old in 1951 when he was abducted while playing at an Oakland park. Now, more than seven decades later, Albino has been found thanks to help from an online ancestry test, old photos and newspaper clippings.
Luis Armando Albino was 6 years old in 1951 when he was abducted while playing at an Oakland park. Now, more than seven decades later, Albino has been found thanks to help from an online ancestry test, old photos and newspaper clippings.
Former NASA rocket scientist helps promote car seat safety with TxDOT
Former NASA scientist Shayla Rivera teamed up with TxDOT in an effort to educate people on proper car seat installation.
Former NASA scientist Shayla Rivera teamed up with TxDOT in an effort to educate people on proper car seat installation.
Moms lose average of $9,500 on maternity leave, survey reveals
Women reported taking about 11 weeks of maternity leave on average, and 25% took six weeks or less.
Women reported taking about 11 weeks of maternity leave on average, and 25% took six weeks or less.
Policy experts react to Trump's 'incomprehensible' child care cost plan
Donald Trump was asked what he would do to make child care more affordable in the U.S. The person who asked the question called his answer "incomprehensible at best."
Donald Trump was asked what he would do to make child care more affordable in the U.S. The person who asked the question called his answer "incomprehensible at best."
Nearly 1 in 10 moms regrets the name they chose for their baby, survey reveals
Baby name regret is more common than you may think, according to a new survey.
Baby name regret is more common than you may think, according to a new survey.
China halts foreign adoptions of its children, leaving families in limbo
China’s decision to stop the program affects American families with pending adoption applications.
China’s decision to stop the program affects American families with pending adoption applications.
Trump calls for free IVF treatments with no plan on how it would work
Donald Trump says he wants to make IVF treatments free for women, but he hasn’t said how the government would pay for it or how such a massive undertaking would work.
Donald Trump says he wants to make IVF treatments free for women, but he hasn’t said how the government would pay for it or how such a massive undertaking would work.
US surgeon general names parent stress an 'urgent public health issue'
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
AT&T launches smartwatch for kids to stay in touch with parents
AT&T also launched its first tablet for kids earlier this year.
AT&T also launched its first tablet for kids earlier this year.
Nearly 60% of baby food sold in popular US grocery stores is unhealthy, WHO study says
Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
IVF and IUI: What's the difference?
After coming under fire from conservatives, Tim Walz and his wife are clarifying which type of fertility treatment they used. Here's the difference between IVF and IUI.
After coming under fire from conservatives, Tim Walz and his wife are clarifying which type of fertility treatment they used. Here's the difference between IVF and IUI.
These are the best, worst states to raise a family, study finds
A new study says if you’re looking for the best places in America to raise a family, you’ll want to consider these states.
A new study says if you’re looking for the best places in America to raise a family, you’ll want to consider these states.
Teacher and wife adopt student and his siblings: 'God's answer to my prayers'
A Kentucky teacher and his wife have inspired many by adopting one of his students and the student's three siblings.
A Kentucky teacher and his wife have inspired many by adopting one of his students and the student's three siblings.
Is twin telepathy real? Here’s what parents, experts say
"I absolutely believe twins have a connection beyond the normal sibling connection," Adrea Garza, a mother to 7-year-old fraternal twin girls, said.
"I absolutely believe twins have a connection beyond the normal sibling connection," Adrea Garza, a mother to 7-year-old fraternal twin girls, said.
These are the best cities for working parents, study says
A new study revealed the best cities for working parents based on metrics including career prospects, childcare availability and quality of life.
A new study revealed the best cities for working parents based on metrics including career prospects, childcare availability and quality of life.
US proposes ban on airline fees for seating parents next to kids
U.S. airlines would be banned from charging parents fees to sit with their young children under a newly proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
U.S. airlines would be banned from charging parents fees to sit with their young children under a newly proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Husband paralyzed in tragic fall after learning wife is pregnant
A Mississippi couple's day of celebration turned into concern when the husband suffered injuries from a fall.
A Mississippi couple's day of celebration turned into concern when the husband suffered injuries from a fall.