Rough nights for moms of multiple kids, but not dads
Mothers of multiple children report more fragmented sleep, but the number of kids doesn't seem to affect sleep quality for dads.
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~3 min
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Being a mom isn’t why most women support gun control laws
Moms are no more likely to support stricter gun control than other women, a new study shows.
Jan. 11, 2021 • ~5 min
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Grief and loss of mothers cut primate lives short
Primates born in the last years of their mother's life have a greater risk of dying young, research finds. There are two possible explanations.
Dec. 28, 2020 • ~7 min
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Remote learning adds major pressure for teacher moms
Remote learning during the COVID pandemic has put teachers who are also moms under immense stress. But it also presents an opportunity for change.
Nov. 11, 2020 • ~8 min
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Monkeys show early bonding benefits last generations
Monkey babies raised by their moms are healthier later in life than those raised in nurseries. Researchers say the findings apply to humans, too.
Oct. 7, 2020 • ~6 min
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Nope, ‘mommy brain’ doesn’t sap attention
The idea of "mommy brain" affecting moms' attention and memory doesn't seem to hold up under testing.
June 23, 2020 • ~6 min
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Mothers behind bars nurture relationships with visitors in this unusual prison garden
About half of incarcerated women in the United States are mothers to children under age 18. Natural spaces within a prison can help maintain their mother-child bonds.
May 8, 2020 • ~9 min
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Is it safe to visit your mother on Mother's Day? A doctor offers a decision checklist
Mothers love to be with their children on Mother's Day, but this year, things might be different. A physician walks you through some questions to consider as you decide whether such a visit is safe.
May 7, 2020 • ~5 min
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Is is safe to visit your mother on Mother's Day? A doctor offers a decision checklist
Mothers love to be with their children on Mother's Day, but this year, things might be different. A physician walks you through some questions to consider as you decide whether such a visit is safe.
May 7, 2020 • ~5 min
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Why do kids call their parents 'Mom' and 'Dad'?
One anthropologist found 1,072 similar words for 'mom' and 'dad' in the world's languages. It turns out a mix of biology, culture and encouragement from parents explains this phenomenon.
May 6, 2020 • ~6 min
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