Pope Francis individually baptizes infants during annual ceremony at Sistine Chapel

Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition near the end of the Christmas holiday period at the Vatican.

Top trending baby names of 2024: Here’s what’s rising in popularity

Laura Wattenberg, the creator of Namerology, said parents are looking for distinctive names that stand out. Here’s a look at which names will be trending this year.

Most popular baby girl, boy names in Houston in 2023

The most popular boy and girl names in Houston in 2023, according to the health department's Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Kindergarten enrollment lags since COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents don't see the point

For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.

Houston foster care student beats the odds, graduating from Texas Southern University

A Houston woman raised in foster care is rising above the odds as she will soon receive her bachelor's degree from Texas Southern University, something only a small percentage of youth in foster care achieve.

Houston Texans give kids their own jersey's
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Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins surprised kids at Dick's Sporting Goods with $150 gift cards and even walked around to shop with them. In addition, the Texans held a special event for a group of kids who they invited to play flag football in jerseys with their name on it.

Students build life-changing gift for kids
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A class of Wisconsin college students are giving a group of children a gift they'll never forget. They're customizing a way for the kids to get around on four wheels. FOX's Ashley Sears takes us inside the operation and introduces us to one family, forever grateful.

How much does it cost to have a baby in Texas?

There's nothing easy about bringing a new life into the world and it can cause financial stress for expecting parents. So, how much does it cost to have a baby?

CHILDREN AT RISK honored for helping improve quality of life for children

One in four children in Texas are food insecur3 and that number is rising due to the lack of resources since the pandemic, but Children at Risk is helping solve this complex issue.

Nike designs shoes to help babies, toddlers take 1st steps

The Nike Swoosh 1 is the first Nike Kids shoe ever to receive the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance.

Importance of 'me time' for moms
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Family vacations aren't always relaxing for moms. Even if the location changes they still have to be in "mom mode." An expert is now saying moms may need a solo vacation so they can reset, refresh, and focus on their own self-care.

Louisiana mom gives birth on her birthday for 2nd time: 'I am just as shocked as everyone else!'

Libby McFarland, a 29-year-old mother from Louisiana, has defied the odds by giving birth on her birthday for the second time. Her newest addition, daughter Navy, shares a birthday with her middle child, Arrow, who was born on October 18 in 2018.

Kansas couple, both 96, ties the knot after meeting in senior living center

Carl and Doris Kruse, both 96 years old, recently tied the knot after just a month of engagement. The couple's love story began when they met playing pool, with Carl noticing Doris's exceptional skills.

Couple welcomes rare 'spontaneous triplets,' a one-in-a-million blessing

The triplets were born prematurely and had been in the NICU, but they are now on the way home as they've met specific health criteria.