Would parents keep a child home from school if they don't seem sick?
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.
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.
The town of Sharon has confirmed a case of the rare Powassan virus, which is spread by ticks.
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Four men are accused of stealing expensive jewelry from Indian and South Asian families in Massachusetts for years.
The town of Sharon has confirmed a case of the rare Powassan virus, which is spread by ticks.
The Patriots got their quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but New England's work is far from done this weekend.
The Patriots are hoping that they have their new franchise quarterback in Drake Maye.
"Messi Madness" is set to fully engulf Foxboro this weekend with a crowd of 65,000 expected to head to Gillette Stadium for their chance to see soccer royalty.
A new study finds that people with breast cancer are more likely to develop a second cancer over time.
The CDC is keeping a close eye on the impact that rising heat is having on o
The CDC has issued an advisory about the risks of safely injecting Botox after some people have gotten so sick they had to be hospitalized.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Members of Gen-Z believe they are aging faster than other generations, but is that true?
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Robert Shure is the talented sculptor behind the FAO Schwartz teddy bear, the Cy Young memorial and the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Founded out of love, Rustic Marlin is a home décor and lifestyle brand with a unique origin story in Massachusetts.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For now, there is hope. And if you want to stoke that hope, sit back and enjoy some quality Drake Maye highlights to see the high end of what he can do as a football player.
Was the Drake Maye pick a HIT or a MISS? Are the Patriots WINNERS or LOSERS? Has the franchise found its QUARTERBACK OF THE FUTURE or are the Patriots DOOMED FOR ETERNITY?
"Messi Madness" is set to fully engulf Foxboro this weekend with a crowd of 65,000 expected to head to Gillette Stadium for their chance to see soccer royalty.
The Patriots got their quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but New England's work is far from done this weekend.
Michael Hurley says the New England Patriots made the right pick with Drake Maye at number 3.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.