Boosting an anti-poverty measure called the Earned Income Tax Credit can reduce cases of child neglect, new research finds.

Boosting an anti-poverty measure called the Earned Income Tax Credit can reduce cases of child neglect, new research finds.

Mothers of multiple children report more fragmented sleep, but the number of kids doesn't seem to affect sleep quality for dads.

Family courts are misunderstanding and misusing research around how children form close relationships with their caregivers, say an international group of

"...'net worth poor' households have no assets to withstand a sudden economic loss, like we have seen with COVID-19. Their savings are virtually nil..."

The child welfare system in the US often targets poor families for unnecessary investigations or child removals, the author of a new book argues.

Lack of "bargaining power" within the household may explain the excess mortality rate among Indian women over 45, research suggests.

Lack of "bargaining power" within the household may explain the excess mortality rate among Indian women over 45, research suggests.

How can the families of someone with Alzheimer's or dementia make the holidays special during the pandemic? An elder care expert has suggestions.

How can the families of someone with Alzheimer's or dementia make the holidays special during the pandemic? An elder care expert has suggestions.