Diaper need emerges as health indicator during pandemic

Researchers find that households without enough diapers for their children are more likely to struggle with other hardships.

Lauren A. Clay, Associate Professor of Emergency Health Services, University of Maryland, Baltimore County • conversation
April 28, 2022 ~7 min

Americans are torn over teaching racism and sexuality in school

A new poll reveals how American parents feel about teaching racism and sexuality in school. The answers often broke along party lines, researchers say.

U. Chicago • futurity
April 19, 2022 ~7 min


Two-mom families face major disparities in pregnancy outcomes

Mothers with partners who also identify as mothers have higher risk of birth complications, including elevated blood pressure and postpartum hemorrhage.

Erin Digitale-Stanford • futurity
April 6, 2022 ~9 min

Kids afraid of getting shots? Here are 3 easy ways for parents to help them

A pediatrician recommends helping your child cope with getting vaccines by employing “The Three P’s” – Preparation, Proximity and Praise.

Lynn Gardner, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Pediatric Residency Program, Morehouse School of Medicine • conversation
March 29, 2022 ~5 min

7 easy steps to teach your kids to swallow pills

Taking a pill is a common problem for many kids, and parents don't always know how to help. An expert offers seven steps to help the medicine go down.

Johanna Younghans-Michigan • futurity
March 28, 2022 ~7 min

Paid family leave benefits go beyond the workplace

Paid family leave is not a "silver bullet" for advancing workplace gender equity, but it is beneficial for family health and well-being outcomes.

Melissa De Witte-Stanford • futurity
March 16, 2022 ~9 min

How to talk to your kids about Russia’s Ukraine invasion

The news and pictures of Russia's invasion of Ukraine may be frightening for your kids. An expert offers tips on the best way to reassure them.

Stanford • futurity
March 9, 2022 ~6 min

US Parents Look to Have More Influence over School Curriculums

VOA Learning English • voa
March 1, 2022 ~5 min


Sticking to screen time rules is tougher with multiple kids

Parents with multiple kids have a harder time enforcing screen time guidelines, especially if they're different ages, research from Australia finds.

U. Queensland • futurity
Feb. 15, 2022 ~4 min


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