Updated: 7:06 AM A former Badger football player is returning to Madison to discuss what student athletes need to know in order to pursue a collegiate athletic career.

Posted: 11:56 AM The government is warning parents and caregivers to stop using infant sleep positioners -- those soft fabric products that anxious parents put in the crib to keep babies safely sleeping on their backs.

Posted: 11:49 AM The skill of handwriting is fundamental to a child's education.

Updated: 10:21 AM A local woman's creation is proving to be popular with parents!

Updated: 7:14 AM We have some of the hottest toys for this season.

Updated: 7:20 AM September is National Literacy Month! And Half Price Books is encouraging you to read with your kids!

Posted: 10:18 AM The kids are back in school and it's important that they're safe in the hallways and on the playground.

Posted: 9:09 AM In today's family first, working moms and dads can still watch every coo, and every cry, from their baby as it happens. It's all caught on camera, and streamed live.

Updated: 10:29 AM As kids head back to class, parents should be on the lookout for bullies.

Updated: 11:30 AM Couples trying to conceive children now have a new place to get help.

Updated: 7:09 AM Some of the new backpacks your kids want this school year.

Posted: 11:14 AM Concussions are serious brain injuries that not only cause headaches and dizziness but they may lead to long lasting cognitive problems.

Updated: 7:15 AM As your child prepares to head back to school this fall, there is one essential item that you should pay close attention to.

Updated: 11:24 AM It can be tough getting back into certain routines after a relaxed summertime schedule. Dean Clinic Pediatrician Dr. Kari Hegeman says now is the time to get back to some of those routines, especially sleep.

Updated: 11:23 AM A popular program in the Madison School District is expanding because of increased demand.

Updated: 11:24 AM It's a dreaded word for most kids but many experts say that chores are good for children!

Updated: 11:26 AM Young athletes in this country will lose five million teeth in sports-related injuries this year. First Choice Dental Group is urging student athletes to put on their GameFace!

Updated: 11:28 AM A Eugene, Oregon company has designed a swimming product just for kids called Sea Squirts!

Updated: 11:31 AM Swim West Fitchburg is hosting Splash and Dash on Wednesday afternoons this summer.

Posted: 1:58 PM We share some ideas on how to keep your child's mind active during the summer months.

Updated: 11:41 AM If you're looking for something fun and exciting to do with your kids this summer, why not go on a play date?

Posted: 1:13 PM As a parent, it's important to know exactly what your kids are eating. Here's a list of some of the unhealthiest foods for your kids, along with a healthy alternative.

Posted: 1:08 PM As we break out the lawn mowers for summer chores, it’s important that parents use caution to prevent injuries in children.

Updated: 11:39 AM There's a great event for kids going on this weekend. It's the Dane County Humane Society's Kids Extravaganza.

Posted: 4:18 AM This is the time of year everyone is looking for a good deal at the local garage sale. But in this morning's family first ... the number one item the experts want parents to shop for much more carefully.