Kids spend a lot of time with grandparents in front of a screen

Nearly half of the time American children spend with their grandparents involves interacting with or watching media on a screen.

U. Arizona • futurity
May 29, 2025 ~8 min

There’s no evidence work requirements for Medicaid recipients will boost employment, but they are a key piece of Republican spending bill

Past experience suggests that adding work requirements to Medicaid will strip health services from millions of American without increasing employment.

Colin Gordon, Professor of History, University of Iowa • conversation
May 29, 2025 ~10 min


For long-tailed tits, it really does take a village

The evolutionary reason so many birds help raise other parents’ chicks.

Ben Hatchwell, Professor of Evolutionary Ecology, University of Sheffield • conversation
May 20, 2025 ~7 min

Hurricane disaster planning with aging parents should start now, before the storm: 5 tips

As climate-related disasters grow more frequent and intense, one group remains dangerously underprepared: older adults. Planning should involve the entire family.

Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, Clinical Assistant Professor of Education, Health and Behavior Studies, University of North Dakota • conversation
May 15, 2025 ~7 min

Children in military families face unique psychological challenges, and the barriers to getting help add to the strain

Frequent moves and long deployments can lead to trouble at home.

Anne Ritter, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
May 2, 2025 ~6 min

Infant abuse goes down when parents get paid family leave

Infant maltreatment drops significantly when parents gain access to paid family leave, according to a new study.

Georgia Tech • futurity
April 24, 2025 ~4 min

Number of Americans who never want kids doubled in 20 years

A new study finds the number of nonparents who never want children is growing in the United States.

Michigan State • futurity
April 17, 2025 ~4 min

Consistent parenting from dads creates bonds that last

"When fathers regularly talk to their kids, help with homework, and show interest in their lives, it strengthens their relationships over time."

U. Michigan • futurity
April 8, 2025 ~4 min


Listen: How small actions can help you raise successful kids

In a new podcast episode, developmental psychologist Ariel Kalil digs into the surprising science behind raising successful kids.

U. Chicago • futurity
March 20, 2025 ~2 min

Researchers: Female Family Ties Important to Social Networks

VOA Learning English • voa
Jan. 22, 2025 ~4 min

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