Women in ‘care work’ make less money if they have kids

"Wages for women without children were more than 12% higher than wages for mothers, once all factors were accounted for."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
July 23, 2024 • ~5 min

Stricter monitoring of tween and teen internet use may not always be better

Sharply restricting kids’ use of digital media is linked with problematic internet use — but it is still unclear why.

J. Maya Hernandez, Research Scientist in Adolescent Development, University of California, Irvine • conversation
July 10, 2024 • ~11 min

What fathers in the animal kingdom can tell us about humans

Some of the most caring animal fathers are insects.

Judith Lock, Principal Teaching Fellow in Ecology and Evolution, University of Southampton • conversation
July 3, 2024 • ~7 min

6 tips to help your kid sleep better

A new poll sheds light on parents' bedtime battles to get their kids to sleep. An expert breaks down the findings and offers tips.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
June 17, 2024 • ~10 min

Synced brains: why being constantly tuned in to your child’s every need isn’t always ideal

Sometimes when the brains of parent and child are too synced it can be a sign of relationship difficulties.

Pascal Vrticka, Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Essex • conversation
May 21, 2024 • ~9 min

The right video games can boost kids’ well-being

Video games can boost the well-being of children, but only if designers create them with the needs of kids in mind.

Jade McClain-NYU • futurity
May 13, 2024 • ~6 min

Playing with the kids is important work for chimpanzee mothers

When resources are tight, mothers bear the costs of playing with their offspring even as they avoid socializing with others.

Kris Sabbi, Fellow in Human Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University • conversation
May 8, 2024 • ~8 min

Why parents should worry more about kids’ VR use

Despite privacy and security risks, parents aren't as worried about their kids' use of virtual reality as they should be, researchers say.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
May 6, 2024 • ~7 min

Paid family leave may prevent child abuse

Child abuse is a serious public health issue in the United States. Paid family leave can help prevent it, researchers report.

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
April 26, 2024 • ~6 min

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

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