Circus of the Heart event promotes foster care, adoption
Every child deserves a safe, stable and loving place to call home. In Minnesota, hundreds of children in foster care are still waiting for a their permanent home family. Last year, Minnesota families adopted more than 500 children out of foster care. Rebecca St. George with the State Department of Children, Youth and Families joined FOX 9 News at 5 to promote their upcoming Circus of the Heart event to highlight foster care and adoption.
Every child deserves a safe, stable and loving place to call home. In Minnesota, hundreds of children in foster care are still waiting for a their permanent home family. Last year, Minnesota families adopted more than 500 children out of foster care. Rebecca St. George with the State Department of Children, Youth and Families joined FOX 9 News at 5 to promote their upcoming Circus of the Heart event to highlight foster care and adoption.
Warning signs that your adult child may be quietly cutting you off
Amid a growing trend of parent-child estrangement, experts say recognizing the early warning signs may help families address problems before they escalate into a no-contact situation.
Amid a growing trend of parent-child estrangement, experts say recognizing the early warning signs may help families address problems before they escalate into a no-contact situation.
Top baby name trends for 2027 revealed, according to new data
Pop culture is inspiring the next generation of baby names. Discover the trends expected to shape parents’ choices in 2027.
Pop culture is inspiring the next generation of baby names. Discover the trends expected to shape parents’ choices in 2027.
Childhood cancer risk may be higher after some fertility treatments, study finds
A large study found that some fertility treatments may be linked to a modestly higher risk of childhood cancer.
A large study found that some fertility treatments may be linked to a modestly higher risk of childhood cancer.
Most popular baby names of 2026 revealed, according to new data
Here are the most popular baby names shaping 2026 and beyond, according to a new report.
Here are the most popular baby names shaping 2026 and beyond, according to a new report.
How to stop pumpkin rot: 5 tips to make your jack-o'-lantern last longer
There are some steps that will help preserve that scary face and keep it from starting to look like it is melting for a little longer.
There are some steps that will help preserve that scary face and keep it from starting to look like it is melting for a little longer.
2026 trending pet names: Get ready for demon hunters, explorers and… chicken nuggets
Get ready to hear the names Rumi and Lumi a lot more at the dog park.
Get ready to hear the names Rumi and Lumi a lot more at the dog park.
Here's how much sleep doomscrolling is costing your kids
A new study supports what parents have long suspected: that their teens’ late-night smartphone sessions not only keep them up at night but also disrupt the next day.
A new study supports what parents have long suspected: that their teens’ late-night smartphone sessions not only keep them up at night but also disrupt the next day.
These are the best US cities for children, according to new data
Where are the best U.S. cities for kids to grow, learn and thrive? A new 2026 index ranked 100 major cities on child well-being. Here's what the data found.
Where are the best U.S. cities for kids to grow, learn and thrive? A new 2026 index ranked 100 major cities on child well-being. Here's what the data found.
Treasury to create Trump Accounts for millions of eligible children — here is how to claim them
Treasury plans to automatically create Trump Accounts for millions of children, but families must take additional steps for eligible children to receive the separate $1,000 federal contribution.
Treasury plans to automatically create Trump Accounts for millions of children, but families must take additional steps for eligible children to receive the separate $1,000 federal contribution.
Most parents support their grown kids financially, survey reveals: Here's how much
New data shows millions of American parents are continuing to help their adult children financially — and for some families, that support may last indefinitely.
New data shows millions of American parents are continuing to help their adult children financially — and for some families, that support may last indefinitely.
New study offers possible explanation for ‘mommy brain’ during pregnancy
Scientists may have found a biological explanation for "pregnancy brain." Here's what to know.
Scientists may have found a biological explanation for "pregnancy brain." Here's what to know.
These are the luckiest baby names, according to new data
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
Trump administration drafts plan to offer childcare subsidies to married stay-at-home parents: Report
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a plan to let some married couples with a stay-at-home parent receive federal child care subsidies.
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a plan to let some married couples with a stay-at-home parent receive federal child care subsidies.
Is your smartphone making your kid dumber? What a new study found
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
These are the top city-inspired baby names in the US, data finds
Some of America’s biggest cities are inspiring parents when it comes to baby names. A new analysis reveals the most popular city-inspired names.
Some of America’s biggest cities are inspiring parents when it comes to baby names. A new analysis reveals the most popular city-inspired names.
Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
The worst states for having a baby in 2026, according to data
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
Minnesota Paid Leave premiums won't increase for 2027, DEED says
The premium rate for the Minnesota Paid Leave program will not increase for 2027 and instead remain steady at 0.88% of covered wages, state officials announced Friday.
The premium rate for the Minnesota Paid Leave program will not increase for 2027 and instead remain steady at 0.88% of covered wages, state officials announced Friday.