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Lawmakers are poised to consider the fate of a federal paid family leave proposal, and the outcome could have political consequences in 2022.

Children in the Netherlands are among the happiest in the world, research suggests, and experts say that there are a number of reasons why this is the case.

Last Thanksgiving was characterized by long lines for food. This year, food banks say they’re still seeing high demand, along with new economic challenges.

Paid family leave may be at risk of getting cut from Build Back Better legislation due to its costs. Yet there are ways to pare down the price tag.

After two years in Mexico, Gabriella Lindsay and her family moved to live the beach life in Antigua. Here’s a look at how much money they make and spend in a month — and why she has no regrets about leaving the U.S. to live abroad.

The fight to get a national paid family leave program in place notched a win on Friday, when House lawmakers passed a bill including the measure.

As lawmakers weigh whether to pass federal legislation addressing paid leave, research sheds light on how employees handled caregiving issues during Covid.

A survey shows many consumers plan to spend the same amount on gifts this holiday season as they did last year. They could still end up in the red.

Democrats have notched a victory in the fight for a national plan for paid leave. But getting it into final legislation could still be an uphill battle.

The Covid-19 pandemic has increased awareness of the need for broader access to paid leave. Democrats and Republicans disagree on how it should be implemented.

A tech education expert shares parents’ biggest mistake in deciding what apps go on kids’ phones and how to evaluate whether an app is suitable for your child.

The framework for the Build Back Better plan is missing one key proposal from the agenda.

Many parents have questions about the safety and side effects of Covid vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11. These pediatricians and immunologists have answers.

Kids fintech app Greenlight wants to help parents set up brokerage accounts that can be used for college tuition and big unexpected expenses.

Having a relationship with your child based on empathy and mutual respect, also known as “gentle parenting,” can make them more confident, says one author.  

Cary and Tim Patonai were expecting a large baby. But the Arizona couple got the surprise of their life when their son Finnley was born two weeks early, weighing 14 pounds, 1 ounce.

A whopping 76% of workers say they want their company to make work permanently flexible in terms of schedule and/or location. 

As Covid-19 upended so many lives, women opted to delay having children. Lower birth rates could have a lasting economic impact, including Social Security and retirement.

There are so many parenting styles, but what is the most effective type for raising smart, confident and successful kids? A child psychologist and mother of two breaks down what authoritative parenting means — and why researchers agree it’s the best type.

The U.S. is one of the few countries without a national paid family leave policy. Congress could change that soon. Some parents say it is about time.