Getting a good night’s rest is vital for neurodiverse children – pediatric sleep experts explain why

Sleep habits can be improved by making shifts in both daytime and evening routines.

Terry Katz, Senior Instructor of Pediatrics and Developmental Pediatrics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
April 19, 2024 ~10 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 to help children and the family dog stay safe when they play together

People often think about how it’s good for children to have a pet dog around. But what about the dog?

Anna Baatz, PhD Candidate and Associate Lecturer in human-animal interactions, University of Salford • conversation
Feb. 13, 2024 ~6 min

Why are bullies so mean? A youth psychology expert explains what's behind their harmful behavior

No matter your age, if you’re being bullied − there’s help out there.

Sara Goldstein, Professor of Human Development, University of Delaware • conversation
Nov. 27, 2023 ~6 min

Climate crisis: what to consider if you're questioning whether to have children

Is the disastrous impact we’re having on the planet affecting our decision about having children of our own?

Laura Sochas, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, School of Social and Political Science, The University of Edinburgh • conversation
Nov. 24, 2023 ~8 min

Gun deaths among children and teens have soared – but there are ways to reverse the trend

Fatalities from gun homicides, suicides and accidents are all up for Americans ages 18 and under.

Patrick Carter, Co-Director, Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention; Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan • conversation
Oct. 16, 2023 ~6 min

50 years after the Bunker Hill mine fire caused one of the largest lead-poisoning cases in US history, Idaho's Silver Valley is still at risk

A fire and decades of silver and lead mining created the largest contiguous Superfund site in the nation in what today is one of the fastest-growing states. It includes popular Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Martin Schiavenato, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Gonzaga University • conversation
Aug. 30, 2023 ~11 min

Is climate change really a reason not to have children? Here's four reasons why it's not that simple

The climate crisis is becoming more intense – should this make you think twice about having kids?

Felix Pinkert, Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Universität Wien • conversation
Aug. 16, 2023 ~9 min


Fixing the global childhood obesity epidemic begins with making healthy choices the easier choices – and that requires new laws and policies

Obese children outnumber underweight ones globally, and ‘social determinants’ in kids’ lived environments play a fundamental role. Obesity in kids can lead to a lifetime of poor health.

Kathleen Trejo Tello, Assistant Professor of Public Health, College of Charleston • conversation
July 28, 2023 ~10 min

A 1-minute gun safety video helped preteen children be more careful around real guns – new research

Kids were more likely to tell an adult and less likely to touch or hold a handgun that they discovered if they’d recently watched a short video about gun safety.

Sophie Kjaervik, Ph.D. Candidate in Communication, The Ohio State University • conversation
July 17, 2023 ~5 min

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