A close relationship with dad may affect self-esteem, weight concerns, and depressive symptoms at different points in adolescence.

Kids are getting ready to return to class, some for the first time in more than a year. An expert offers tips on handling back to school in our new normal.

Gender stereotypes and a dearth of female coaches are among the biggest reasons that girls quit or don't participate in sports, poll results indicate.

Workplaces still discriminate against mothers, a study finds. Another indicates that inflexibility about hours keeps moms out of jobs.

Getting a college degree is not only good for the graduate, it can have positive effects on the mental and physical health of the graduate's parents, too.

"Schools were sending students home with devices for online learning without first ensuring families had reliable, consistent internet access..."

"Parent and caregiver mental health is a major issue that has a significant impact on children's health. We need to talk more about parent mental health..."

Researchers say one strategy could help parents, caregivers, and teachers get kids to eat more vegetables: Just give kids more of them.

Separating child-free adults (those who chose not to have children) from other types of nonparents reveals they're just as happy.