Here are the most and least expensive U.S. cities for raising a child
The average cost of raising a child in the U.S. is $26,000 per year, although in some cities expenses can run even higher, analysis finds.
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The average cost of raising a child in the U.S. is $26,000 per year, although in some cities expenses can run even higher, analysis finds.
As schools remain closed in three Massachusetts communities due to a teachers strike, some parents are struggling to find child care for their children.
A nonprofit is offering affordable child care to families in Boston's South End, amid skyrocketing costs in Massachusetts.
A nonprofit is offering affordable child care to families in Boston's South End, amid skyrocketing costs in Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Hundreds of young children in Cambridge, Massachusetts now have the opportunity to go to preschool completely free of charge. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
A study from Alive Solutions found swimsuits that were brighter in color were more visible in bodies of water, and is a recommended safety measure to prevent young children from drowning.
A team at the University of Michigan found that half of the parents they polled would keep their child home from school even if they did not appear to be sick.
Affordable on-site child care is becoming a popular way for businesses to attract and keep workers.
Massachusetts is one of the most expensive states in the country when it comes to child care.
The living wage is defined as the minimum income necessary to meet you basic needs. That number is sky high in Suffolk County.
Annual tab to bring up a child has surged in recent years. "It's completely understandable that people are scared to death," one expert says.
The Labor Department says the average price of pre-school and day care is up 6% from last near and nearly double the overall inflation rate.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pushing a plan that she says would cap child care costs at $10 a day for about half of American families.
Some communities are cutting programs altogether, leaving families scrambling to find solutions. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
WBZ TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
Relief could be on the way for some Massachusetts parents living in so-called child care deserts.
The Massachusetts Senate on Thursday passed a bill that could help child care centers hire more workers.
Governor Charlie Baker is hoping to ease that burden and make early education more accessible.
Finding someone to leave your children with can be exhausting, and can cause quite a bit of anxiety. One Boston expert gives her best tips on how to find the perfect sitter, to help you make the right choice for your family.
In order to take advantage of tax credits, you need to know what's available.
Au pair expert Kerry Lavin tells CBS Local just what it means to hire an au pair and offers some tips on finding the right fit.
There's lots of books about how to raise kids but there isn't much about how to plan financially for a baby.
WBZ's Dee Lee discusses some of those miscellaneous items for your tax planning purposes.
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about daycare and its affect on a child's behavior later in life.
At Wellesley College, students are unpacking the cultural and political significance of the Puerto Rican superstar's work.
New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane did not practice Wednesday ahead of the Super Bowl, but he returned to the field Thursday and told reporters he plans to play on Sunday.
Parents and dozens of neighborhood kids have gathered each year for a group photo on Patriots Way in Hingham.
Former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has received criticism for not rooting for New England in the Super Bowl.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued an executive order that she says is designed to protect residents "from unconstitutional and violent federal operations."
We've got yet another cold and snowy weekend on tap in Boston.
Waymo, the self-driving robotaxi company, says it is returning to Boston.
The Kowloon is coming to Revere Beach.
Parents and dozens of neighborhood kids have gathered each year for a group photo on Patriots Way in Hingham.
Lawmakers are warning fans to beware of the many scams linked to Super Bowl LX.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
After I-Team reports about a Foxboro woman's frustration with her GE gas range, the company has agreed to give her a refund.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The Kowloon is coming to Revere Beach.
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane did not practice Wednesday ahead of the Super Bowl, but he returned to the field Thursday and told reporters he plans to play on Sunday.
Lawmakers are warning Americans to beware the many financial scams linked to Super Bowl LX, from fake betting sites to counterfeit tickets.
Derrick White made six 3-pointers and scored 28 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Houston Rockets 114-93.
The New England Patriots took the field at Stanford University on Wednesday for their first official practice leading up to the Super Bowl.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's high school football coach talked about what it's like to see him playing in the Super Bowl.
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.