What you should know about rising measles cases

Cases of measles, a highly contagious and deadly disease, are surging in parts of the US. Experts fill you in on what you need to know.

Tufts University • futurity
April 19, 2024 ~8 min

Doctor-parent chats can keep kids safe from injuries

When pediatricians simply talk to parents about preventing childhood injuries, it can help families keep kids safer, a new study shows.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
April 19, 2024 ~7 min


‘Parentese’ chatter improves baby’s language later

Speaking to a baby in "parentese" and responding to babbles with smiles and eye contact is important for the baby's language development.

U. Washington • futurity
April 15, 2024 ~6 min

How to calm your kids’ travel anxiety

Recent travel-related disasters may have children feeling anxious. An expert offers some tips to calm their fears.

Christopher Munoz-Syracuse U. • futurity
April 5, 2024 ~4 min

Should you worry about measles outbreaks in the US?

Cases of measles have already surpassed those of last year. An infectious diseases expert explains symptoms, prevention, and more.

Andrew Thurston-Boston U. • futurity
April 3, 2024 ~7 min

Vaccine-skeptical mothers say bad health care experiences made them distrust the medical system

Vaccine skepticism, and the broader medical mistrust and far-reaching anxieties it reflects, is not just a fringe position in the 21st century.

Johanna Richlin, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of Maine • conversation
March 11, 2024 ~10 min

How to set your child up for reading success

An expert has some tips for parents about what you can do early on to help your child go from learning to read to reading to learn.

Jill Pease-Florida • futurity
March 8, 2024 ~6 min

Living in violent neighborhoods changes kids’ brains

Living in violent neighborhoods can change children's brain development, but parents can shield them from the detrimental effects.

Jared Wadley-U. Michigan • futurity
Feb. 26, 2024 ~6 min


Making the moral of the story stick − a media psychologist explains the research behind ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Arthur’ and other children’s TV

Many children’s educational shows undergo pre-screening to make sure each episode delivers its intended message. Adult viewers watching alongside kids can help ensure the lessons are well received.

Samantha Vigil, Ph.D. Candidate in Communication, University of California, Davis • conversation
Feb. 23, 2024 ~9 min

How parents talked with kids about Black Lives Matter differed by race

Black and white parents talked to their kids about the Black Lives Matter movement after the murder of George Floyd, but used different language to explain it.

U. Washington • futurity
Feb. 15, 2024 ~6 min

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