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.
Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0.
The Boston Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
Tucked between Iran, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates is a vital waterway which has become the focal point of the war with Iran.
Neighbors and Reddit enthusiasts are making their way to Somerville, Massachusetts to check out a city vehicle crushed under a mountain of dirty snow.
A suspect has been arrested after police say two masked men broke into an oceanfront Beverly mansion and held the housekeeper at gunpoint.
A suspect has been arrested after police say two masked men broke into an oceanfront Beverly mansion and held the housekeeper at gunpoint.
Neighbors and Reddit enthusiasts are making their way to Somerville, Massachusetts to check out a city vehicle crushed under a mountain of dirty snow.
Hampshire College, a small liberal arts school in Amherst is closing permanently after the fall semester.
Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0.
NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published photos of her and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort prompted an internal investigation.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
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.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
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.
Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0.
The Boston Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published photos of her and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort prompted an internal investigation.
Garrett Crochet became the first Red Sox pitcher to allow 10 runs in less than two innings.
Victor Caratini and Ryan Jeffers each homered and drove in three runs and the Minnesota Twins knocked out Boston's Garrett Crochet in the second inning en route to a 13-6 victory.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.