US birth rates are at record lows – even though the number of kids most Americans say they want has held steady
Childbearing goals have remained remarkably consistent over the decades. What has changed is when people start their families and how many kids they end up having.
Karen Benjamin Guzzo, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill •
conversation
Jan. 12, 2023 • ~7 min
Jan. 12, 2023 • ~7 min
Better sleep for kids starts with better sleep for parents – especially after holiday disruptions to routines
Sound sleep, for long enough every night, with consistent bed and wake-up times are critical for kids’ health. A child development expert suggests some overarching tips to help get you there.
Erika Bocknek, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, Wayne State University
• conversation
Dec. 26, 2022 • ~8 min
Dec. 26, 2022 • ~8 min
RSV treatments for young children are lacking, but the record 2022 cold and flu season highlights the urgency for vaccines and other preventive strategies
While RSV can become severe for any child, it poses a particularly serious threat for the youngest babies and for high-risk children.
Flor M. Munoz, Associate Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Baylor College of Medicine •
conversation
Dec. 16, 2022 • ~10 min
Dec. 16, 2022 • ~10 min
Understanding dishonesty in children – when, how and why do kids lie?
Children get a hard time for being dishonest but it’s a sign of healthy brain development.
Gadda Salhab, PhD Candidate, Forensic Psychology, University of Portsmouth
• conversation
Dec. 14, 2022 • ~6 min
Dec. 14, 2022 • ~6 min
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