Joe Biden pressured to radically change platform as Democrats revolt
Progressive Democrats are pressing President Joe Biden's campaign to promote a more bold agenda to attract younger voters.
Republican call to return US to 1960s sparks backlash
Rep. Glenn Grothman told his colleagues on Thursday that he hopes "we work our way back to where America was in the 1960's."
US mom unpacks cost of child care in Paris: "hurts my heart"
Isabelle Bertolami, 36, told Newsweek that some of her friends are paying thousands of dollars a month per child for child care.
Mother-in-law's gesture to working daughter-in-law praised: "actual saint"
"Protect her at all costs," one Instagram user commented.
Sister offers to take 3 kids for 5 nights, texts get progressively worse
The mother of three received streams of messages from her sister, including: "Do you want them back?"
Supporting Families, Strengthening Businesses: The Crucial Role of Child Ca
How can we support our families and — in the process — build the economic resilience of our businesses?
Tax Breaks for the Wealthiest or Childcare for Everyone? Duh!
California gives away $70 billion in tax breaks to the rich every year. It can't claim to be a progressive state and then underfund early childhood education and care.
Power to the Moms!
Rarely are all eyes on moms in the way they are on Mother's Day, so as the spotlight shines on flowers for moms, it also needs to shine on the impossibility of mothering in America.
Top 100 baby names for boys—Henry and Lucas fall in popularity
The most commonly chosen baby names for boys in the U.S. have been revealed, with some surprising changes to last year's top 100.
Woman refusing to give brother childcare at "disrespectful" rate backed
The woman had been caring for their 10-month-old nephew with the expectation she would be paid a set fee—but her brother had other ideas.
Child care tax credits boost to thousands of families under new bill
An Alabama bill proposes tax credits and grants for employers and child care providers to create more affordable child care options.
New child tax credit gives people $4,000
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' bill, effective in 2024, aims to ease childcare costs and support working families.
Child tax credit increase for thousands of Americans
Wisconsin taxpayers will soon see an average of $656 in tax relief if they pay for childcare.
Woman summing up what "mom guilt" looks like goes viral
A hilarious video by content creator and mom-of-two Claire Warren shows her battling with feelings of guilt as she tries to balance work and childcare.
Mom shares genius parenting hack for getting baby to "stay in one place"
Lisa Flom told Newsweek: "My one-year-old is all over the place and sometimes you just want two minutes to get something done."
Exhausted dad's attempt to help after baby wakes up goes viral: 'So rough'
A mum has shared a video on TikTok showing the reality of how exhausting being a parent can be.
Babysitter fatally beat 2-year-old boy, critically injured sister: police
The babysitter, a friend of the twins' parents who had previously been convicted of child abuse, confessed to abusing the siblings, according to local police.
Parents quit their jobs after child care costs surge: "It's obscene"
As child care costs skyrocket, some American families are deciding to ditch the two-income household system altogether.
Outrage over babysitting sister-in-law's "remedy" for child's ear infection
A woman has been castigated online for treating an infection with "bodily fluids"
More companies extend parental leave to hold, attract talent
A record number of Americans took parental leave in October, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
One Thing Congress Can Do to Help Working Families Today
American children and families are at a crossroads, and without congressional action, access to child care will be in critical jeopardy across the country.
Social security change could give recipients an extra $8,100: Study
Aligning SSA with IRS rules could grant half of caregiving grandparents extra benefits, per a CRR study, potentially more than $8,000 annually.
Biden announces new childcare plan: Who qualifies?
The Biden administration will grant higher education institutions millions of dollars to improve childcare for student parents.
The 10 states where childcare is cheapest
Iowa is the cheapest state for childcare while Nevada is the most expensive.
Our Kids Are in Crisis and the GOP Is Set on Making It Much, Much Worse
A crisis is unfolding for American families. Last month, new census numbers revealed that the number of children in poverty more than doubled last year, from 4 million to 9 million. And unfortunately, this month it will get even harder.
Americans supporting parents worry about running out of money for kids
High cost of living and longer lifespans are forcing Americans to care for elderly parents on top of supporting their children.
Whites-only sign for parent and toddler group labeled "vile garbage"
"Are you looking for somewhere your children can play with others that look like them?" the mom-and-tots advert read.
Bride funding and sorting childcare for kid-free wedding slammed by guests
The bride revealed that guests were "mad" at her over the plan.
The U.S. Is Not Protecting Its Children
The U.S. still has a long way to go to protect children.
"Well-off" grandma refusing to babysit unless she's paid sparks debate
"The way to set up the conversation is by the daughter apologizing for her part in the argument, offering gratitude for mom's support," an expert told Newsweek.