Trouble paying bills can take a heavy toll on fathers' mental health, leading to family conflict

In families that are facing economic insecurity, fathers are more likely to experience depressive symptoms that can lead to conflict.

Joyce Y. Lee, Assistant Professor of Social Work, The Ohio State University • conversation
June 15, 2022 ~5 min

Public school parents had a harder time with home learning during COVID

Home schooling strained the resilience of some parents during COVID-19 lockdowns. But prior home schooling helped, especially for those who exercised.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
June 10, 2022 ~5 min


How to keep your kids safer at summer camp

New poll results and expert safety recommendations may make choosing a children's summer camp a bit easier.

U. Michigan • futurity
May 23, 2022 ~6 min

What's causing the US baby formula shortage – and how to make sure it doesn't happen again

An infant nutrition expert explains what is behind the current formula shortage and what can be done to support hard-pressed parents.

Steven A. Abrams, Professorof Pediatrics, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
May 12, 2022 ~9 min

What's behind the US baby formula shortage – and how to make sure it doesn't happen again

An infant nutrition expert explains what is behind the current formula shortage and what can be done to support hard-pressed parents.

Steven A. Abrams, Professorof Pediatrics, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
May 12, 2022 ~9 min

What's behind the US infant formula shortage – and how to make sure it doesn't happen again

An infant nutrition expert explains what is behind the current formula shortage and what can be done to support hard-pressed parents.

Steven A. Abrams, Professorof Pediatrics, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
May 12, 2022 ~9 min

Hybrid school took a toll on parent mental health during COVID

Parents' mental health was worse during the pandemic, a new study finds. Dealing with inconsistent school plans while working made things tougher.

Neil Schoenherr-WUSTL • futurity
May 11, 2022 ~5 min

When families can’t afford diapers, children sleep worse

New research shows that little ones whose families can't afford to buy diapers sleep less and with more interruption than babies in families that can.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
May 4, 2022 ~4 min


Expert: Let’s invest in parents of young children

Professor Dana Suskind makes the case for how America can—and should—improve societal support for parents of young children.

U. Chicago • futurity
April 29, 2022 ~3 min

I'm a Black sociologist, and a mom – by listening to other Black mothers, I've learned about their pandemic struggles and strengths

As the world locked down and a country’s racial reckoning heated up, this social scientist refined her approach to studying the lives of Black moms.

Loren Henderson, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County • conversation
April 29, 2022 ~9 min

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