With rising costs, the decision to become a parent can be more challenging. A new study looks at the annual expenses that affect parents across the United States.

On the other hand, it’s important for parents to remember that not every problem, whether physical or mental, can be directly traced to a child’s adoption. Focusing on the whole of the child ...

For years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture published an annual report that calculated the average cost of raising a child to adulthood, not including college expenses. That report was long ...

With the start of a new year, many families are making decisions about how to best raise their children. According to a new report from WalletHub, a personal finance website, some states are ...

Want to raise children who are happy, fulfilled and self-motivated to succeed? Trust them more "and worry about them less," suggests neuropsychologist William Stixrud, co-author of "The Seven ...

The cost of raising a child varies by state, by as much as $439,000. Raising kids has always been costly, but inflation and regional price differences have made it even harder for families to keep up.

Jennifer Yuen, a Michigan-based mom of twins, told "Good Morning America" that the expensive costs of raising two children have required her family to make sacrifices and adapt their lifestyle.