Annual cost of raising a small child goes up in several states: See where
The annual cost of raising a small child has gone up in several states. Here’s where costs are rising the most this year.
The annual cost of raising a small child has gone up in several states. Here’s where costs are rising the most this year.
The 'bare bones' cost of raising a child has spiked: Here's why
The cost of raising a child in the U.S. continues to climb, according to a new LendingTree report based on 2024 data.
The cost of raising a child in the U.S. continues to climb, according to a new LendingTree report based on 2024 data.
1-year-old son of legendary blind USC long snapper Jake Olson rings bell after cancer battle
A resilient family is turning a personal fight into a mission to raise awareness about retinoblastoma, a rare childhood eye cancer.
A resilient family is turning a personal fight into a mission to raise awareness about retinoblastoma, a rare childhood eye cancer.
It now costs more than $300K to raise a child; here’s how much it costs in your state
Raising a child in America just hit a staggering new milestone – costing families more than $300,000, according to new data. Here's where it's most expensive.
Raising a child in America just hit a staggering new milestone – costing families more than $300,000, according to new data. Here's where it's most expensive.
Here's how much it costs to raise a child in Minnesota
According to the Lendingtree study, Minnesota is the 12th-most expensive state in the U.S. to raise a young child.
According to the Lendingtree study, Minnesota is the 12th-most expensive state in the U.S. to raise a young child.
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.
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.
Kao Kalia Yang celebrates childhood memories in new book
Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang is bringing cherished memories to life in her latest children's book, "The Blue House I Loved." The story centers on her aunt and uncle's blue house in St. Paul, capturing the essence of family memories and the refugee experience.
Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang is bringing cherished memories to life in her latest children's book, "The Blue House I Loved." The story centers on her aunt and uncle's blue house in St. Paul, capturing the essence of family memories and the refugee experience.
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.
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.
Minnesota’s top baby names of 2025, according to Allina Health
Allina Health has named the top baby names throughout its Minnesota hospitals for 2025.
Allina Health has named the top baby names throughout its Minnesota hospitals for 2025.
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.

















