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.
A new study finds that the cost of raising a child has surged 25% since 2023.
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.
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.
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.
Houston Reunion: Missionary rescued from Haiti, his parents meet his wife and daughter for the first time
Houston parents whose son was stuck in war-torn Haiti for the past several years have him back in their arms. FOX 26 was there for the emotional reunion, the hugs, kisses, and tears at Bush Intercontinental Airport on Friday morning.
Houston parents whose son was stuck in war-torn Haiti for the past several years have him back in their arms. FOX 26 was there for the emotional reunion, the hugs, kisses, and tears at Bush Intercontinental Airport on Friday morning.
Houston family reunites after adult son's rescue from Haiti
Rick and Dianne met their daughter-in-law and granddaughter for the first time as Bush Airport. Their son and his family were living among gang violence in Haiti for several years.
Rick and Dianne met their daughter-in-law and granddaughter for the first time as Bush Airport. Their son and his family were living among gang violence in Haiti for several years.
Family to Family Network empowers children with special needs
The Family to Family Network, a parent-run organization, offers invaluable guidance and training to ensure children with disabilities have the tools they need to grow into independent adults.
The Family to Family Network, a parent-run organization, offers invaluable guidance and training to ensure children with disabilities have the tools they need to grow into independent adults.
Hope for couples through surrogacy
We had the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Mareko, a remarkable surrogate mom from SurrogateFirst, who has helped bring four healthy babies into the world for families who couldn't do it on their own.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Mareko, a remarkable surrogate mom from SurrogateFirst, who has helped bring four healthy babies into the world for families who couldn't do it on their own.
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.
This is a story that will melt your heart. Nineteen Chandler Firefighters welcomed new additions to their families last year.
Here’s how much parents spend on holiday gifts for each child
Moms with multiple kids shell out less per child, the survey found.
Moms with multiple kids shell out less per child, the survey found.
Most expensive US cities to raise kids in 2024 revealed
On average, a household with one child experiences a 40% increase in annual living costs, while having two children raises costs by a substantial 70%, the study found.
On average, a household with one child experiences a 40% increase in annual living costs, while having two children raises costs by a substantial 70%, the study found.
These are worst birthdays for kids according to moms – and Christmas tops the list
A new survey reveals that 40% of moms prefer to avoid Christmas birthdays. Here are the other holidays and occasions that made the list.
A new survey reveals that 40% of moms prefer to avoid Christmas birthdays. Here are the other holidays and occasions that made the list.
Girl Scouts will raise yearly dues to $65 by 2027
The Girl Scouts of the USA voted to gradually increase membership dues from $25 to $45 in 2026, then again to $65 in 2027.
The Girl Scouts of the USA voted to gradually increase membership dues from $25 to $45 in 2026, then again to $65 in 2027.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to get your kids to open up about school
How should you get your kids to open up to you about their school day? Conflict resolution expert Damali Peterman spoke with the FOX 26 Morning Show to provide advice for parents.
How should you get your kids to open up to you about their school day? Conflict resolution expert Damali Peterman spoke with the FOX 26 Morning Show to provide advice for parents.
Houston families: City Gear’s Cutz 4 Kids provides free haircuts and school supplies
City Gear hosts its annual Cutz 4 Kids Back-to-School event on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
City Gear hosts its annual Cutz 4 Kids Back-to-School event on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.