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.

Childcare app, Bambino, connects Phoenix parents with trusted sitters

A new app called Bambino is launching in the Valley to help parents find trusted babysitters in their community through a network of local connections.

Bambino app aims to build a 'village' for Phoenix parents
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An app called Bambino is launching in the Valley to help parents find trusted caregivers in their communities. The app aims to solve the problem of parents not having a "village" to rely on for help with childcare. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has this story.

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."

Scottsdale's 'Work & Stay' offers parents, kids their own spaces
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A new business called "Work and Stay" has opened in Scottsdale, offering a new space for parents to work and for their kids to play. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more on how it works.

Ohio couple welcomes baby boy from 30-year-old frozen embryo

An Ohio couple who struggled with infertility for years had a healthy baby boy last month using an embryo that had been frozen for more than 30 years.

Gold Medal Gymnastics helps keep kids active after school
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A local gymnastics gym is helping kids stay busy after school and giving back to other after-school programs. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.

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.

'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.

CDC: US fertility rate dropped to all-time low in 2024

The fertility rate has been sliding in America for close to two decades as women wait longer to have kids or choose not to have them at all.

More child care assistance for Arizona families
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced 900 more children will have access to child care assistance. Hobbs says families have been notified that they have been released from the waitlist for the program.

Waymo introduces teen accounts in Phoenix
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Waymo is now offering teen accounts for families in Phoenix, allowing individuals as young as 14 to independently order and ride in the autonomous vehicles. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen hears from a Valley teen who participated in the pilot program.

Florida handicap parking now open to pregnant women with a permit

From morning sickness to swollen feet, pregnancy creates all kinds of challenges for expectant mothers.  State lawmakers are making sure finding a parking spot will not be one of them. A new Florida law that took effect on July 1 allows pregnant women to get a handicap parking permit.

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.

Arizona family worried about possible Medicaid cuts
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It appears Medicaid cuts are on the table in President Trump's budget bill, if passed, and it's concerning some Arizona families who rely on the public program. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has this story.