Millions of Americans struggle to put money away, leaving them empty-handed as they approach one of life's key financial milestones. No, not retirement — having a child, which new research shows is ...

While, sometimes, the phrase, “ Be careful ,” is warranted, Dr. Danda says that it can be overused with children and implies ...

The federal child tax credit (CTC) is a key benefit that helps families offset the costs of raising children. For years, data show that the CTC has provided tax relief to millions of households, with ...

If your child breaks a bone, struggles to breathe or suffers frightening thoughts that tell them life isn't worth living, ...

Wisconsin has shown that it’s cost-effective and completely possible to keep families together by stabilizing their housing. That’s not the only promising development in the field.

Many parents can relate to the frustration of having a child refuse to eat anything. It may start off small, with them turning up their nose at the “wrong” kind of chicken or the “stinky” broccoli.

Well-child visits are a time when parents can check up on their child’s health and make sure they’re growing and developing normally. Well-child visits usually start a few days after children are born ...

Parents or caregivers should consult a doctor if their child of any age has repeated temperature readings above 104°F (40°C). However, most childhood fevers do not require treatment. Fevers are common ...

Throwing up is no fun for kids. But it can worry you, too. A kid who's vomiting but doesn't have a fever could be dealing with any number of things. Knowing what else to look for can help you narrow ...

Child-only health insurance is health insurance that only covers children. The best child-only policies are usually through Medicaid or CHIP, since they offer free and low-cost plans. There are many ...

As my husband and I deepen our discussions around family planning, we’re tackling a number of questions about budgeting, housing, childcare, employment and so on. Most of our inquiries are of a fairly ...

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –An 8-year child is dead following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Kanawha County.