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.

Most popular baby names inspired by the summer season revealed

Having a baby this summer? Here’s a look at the top baby names that are linked to this season, according to a new study.

FBI investigating Surrogacy Escrow Account Management, judge freezes assets

A Harris County judge placed a temporary hold on the funds of a surrogacy escrow company, as well as its owners' assets, as federal authorities investigate the firm over allegations of missing money by families.

Lawsuit filed against surrogacy escrow fund, court froze assets

A Harris County Court has frozen the assets of a surrogacy escrow agency after multiple families claiming thousands of dollars is missing from their accounts.

Houston Food Bank starting meal program as schools close for summer

The Houston Food Bank is preparing to feed 12,000 local children a day through its summer feeding program starting Monday, June 3 at select locations.

Pool floaties for kids: Mom on a mission to warn about dangers

For years, parents have used water wings, floaties or "puddle jumpers" on their children in the water, thinking they keep kids safe in the pool while allowing independence. But more and more swim instructors are warning against them.

Best, most affordable cities to raise family in 2024: Study

The WalletHub study compared 180 U.S. cities to determine the best and most affordable cities to raise a family in.

US pediatricians allow HIV-positive mothers to breastfeed under new guidelines

People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.

Most popular baby names for 2023 released: Welcome “Mateo"

The new Social Security Administration's top baby names list also includes the hottest new names, with "Izael" and "Chozen" among the biggest movers for boys and "Kaeli" and "Alitzel" jumping up the list for girls.

Screen time for kids and teens: AAP updates guidelines for parents

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its screen time guidelines for children and teenagers with new age-based handouts.

Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds

Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.

FOX 26 honored by DePelchin Children's Center
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FOX 26 was honored by the DePelchin Children's Center for the number of segments used to highlight children in the foster care system in need of homes in Houston.