Annual giant pumpkin regatta in Oregon takes off
From the vendors to the pumpkin themed activities, the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin has something for everybody. But the Giant Pumpkin Race is the big event that brings in crowds from far and wide.
From the vendors to the pumpkin themed activities, the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin has something for everybody. But the Giant Pumpkin Race is the big event that brings in crowds from far and wide.
Protecting special education in WA amid staffing cuts
The U.S. Department of Education recently made staffing cuts, and the reduction is raising questions about possible impacts for Washington families.
The U.S. Department of Education recently made staffing cuts, and the reduction is raising questions about possible impacts for Washington families.
Two-thirds of Americans back Trump's $1,000 baby savings plan proposal, new survey finds
The enthusiasm for the savings program comes as millions of Americans struggle to set aside money for the future.
The enthusiasm for the savings program comes as millions of Americans struggle to set aside money for the future.
New Mexico to become first state to offer universal child care
New Mexico will be the first state to provide free universal child care. Find out what this means for families.
New Mexico will be the first state to provide free universal child care. Find out what this means for families.
Identifying eyesight issues in younger kids
Nearly 11 million people over the age of 12 nee some sort of vision correction, but we might actually want to pay closer attention to those younger than 12.
Nearly 11 million people over the age of 12 nee some sort of vision correction, but we might actually want to pay closer attention to those younger than 12.
Most parents fall into debt for their children: Survey
A survey reveals that soaring living costs are pushing most parents into debt. Many say it’s becoming “unmanageable."
A survey reveals that soaring living costs are pushing most parents into debt. Many say it’s becoming “unmanageable."
Easing back-to-school tech anxiety
As families prepare to get back to school, experts say it's also a time when teens are more vulnerable to excessive screentime, leading to bad habits and cyberbullying.
As families prepare to get back to school, experts say it's also a time when teens are more vulnerable to excessive screentime, leading to bad habits and cyberbullying.
Disney influences thousands of baby names every year: See the list
A new study is revealing the most popular baby names inspired by Disney characters. Here’s which names made the list.
A new study is revealing the most popular baby names inspired by Disney characters. Here’s which names made the list.
These are the best states to have a baby, new study finds
Here’s which state topped the list as the best state to have a baby, thanks to top-tier health care, low infant mortality and strong family support policies.
Here’s which state topped the list as the best state to have a baby, thanks to top-tier health care, low infant mortality and strong family support policies.
'Trump accounts' for newborns could grow to $1.9M, Treasury says
Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.
Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.
Nearly two-thirds of parents say they’ve gone into debt for summer camp or activities
Summer child care is breaking the bank. A new survey reveals how much parents are spending to keep their kids busy during the break.
Summer child care is breaking the bank. A new survey reveals how much parents are spending to keep their kids busy during the break.
Poll shows most Americans feel child care costs are a 'major problem'
Most Americans agree child care costs are a major issue in the U.S., but they don’t agree on how to fix it.
Most Americans agree child care costs are a major issue in the U.S., but they don’t agree on how to fix it.
Child care costs are highest in these states, study finds
The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.
The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.
These are the best cities to raise a family in 2025, study finds
A new study has listed the best cities for raising a family based on metrics including cost of housing, quality of local schools and opportunities for fun.
A new study has listed the best cities for raising a family based on metrics including cost of housing, quality of local schools and opportunities for fun.
Easter candy and toy hazards
The candy aisle is filled with holiday treats, but some of the goodies your little ones are bound to be attracted to might not be such a good idea.
The candy aisle is filled with holiday treats, but some of the goodies your little ones are bound to be attracted to might not be such a good idea.
Avoiding conflict during Easter celebrations
In less than two weeks, many families will get together to celebrate Easter. While the festivities can be welcoming, getting people with different opinions together around one table can be a recipe for conflict.
In less than two weeks, many families will get together to celebrate Easter. While the festivities can be welcoming, getting people with different opinions together around one table can be a recipe for conflict.
Maintaining relationships amid political polarization
Today's political climate can make it really difficult to maintain friendships across ideological divides. So, this morning we're talking to Florence Ann Romano, author of Build Your Village.
Today's political climate can make it really difficult to maintain friendships across ideological divides. So, this morning we're talking to Florence Ann Romano, author of Build Your Village.
Family friendly weekend activities in Seattle, April 5-6
Erica Bigelow with Seattle's Child Magazine joins us with all the details for events happening around the Seattle area this weekend, April 5-6. From Stone age, to Easter egg hunts, and symphony visits.
Erica Bigelow with Seattle's Child Magazine joins us with all the details for events happening around the Seattle area this weekend, April 5-6. From Stone age, to Easter egg hunts, and symphony visits.
It now costs nearly 300K to raise a child; here’s where it’s most expensive
A new study finds that the cost of raising a child has surged 25% since 2023.
A new study finds that the cost of raising a child has surged 25% since 2023.
These are the worst cities for families, report says
A new study ranked the 50 largest U.S. metros for families, based on factors including household incomes, poverty rates and child care costs.
A new study ranked the 50 largest U.S. metros for families, based on factors including household incomes, poverty rates and child care costs.