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Chris Browning, host of the Popcorn Finance podcast, joins Current to talk about how to start the conversation and what you’ll need to make sure their savings stay safe and their investments continue growing.

The nationwide baby formula shortage has parents scrambling to find food for their infants, and federal agencies are warning about potential scams and harmful backup options. The shortage is hard enough on parents, and it’s colliding with raging inflation. “I went to three different Targets,” said new dad Bobby Singleton. “I went to Walgreens down the street, a CVS.”...

The shutdown of a baby formula plant in Michigan, amid a federal investigation into rare bacterial infections the FDA says might have contributed to the deaths of two young children who consumed product from the facility, is continuing to cause consumer headaches around the nation. New mom Ashley Bartley of Vermont is one of countless parents still struggling with the...

Experts warn that it is not safe to water down formula or switch to something like cow’s milk to supplement.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of “overparenting,” but one expert explains why this should be avoided and how to spot the tell-tale signs.

Expecting a baby? It’s important to start thinking about both the short-term and long-term costs of raising a child, say financial advisors.

Tips for how parents can encourage their kids to pursue hobbies, without pressuring them to seek achievement.

Feeling fed up to ‘here’? A group local moms recently said enough is enough and organized a girls’ night where the mission was simply to let it all out by screaming at the top of their lungs. Take a listen.

The first 1,000 days of a child’s life can be their most vulnerable, research shows. A new program gives money to mothers to help break the cycle of poverty.

It’s been a chaotic week for parents as students headed back to school during the latest Covid surge and winter storms.

Experts say there are a number of simple holiday activities that are both fun and beneficial for children’s development.

Burned out workers are more than twice as likely to quit their job, which could spell trouble for employers during the Great Resignation.

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.

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.

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

What parents need to know to keep kids safe.

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.

It can be hard for parents to keep tabs on their kids’ computer uses, but experts offered some tips.

The semi-annual event starts Sept. 12

A poll conducted by the University of Michigan of 1,700 parents found that vaccination rates of teachers and students were their biggest concern, while repeating virtual classes, large groups of students and falling behind academically were also mentioned.