Babies don't come with instruction manuals, so here are 5 tips for picking a parenting book

Being a parent can be tricky, and many turn to parenting guides for help in figuring out what to do. Two human development scholars have tips for picking a book that will be useful for you.

Bethany Bustamante Van Vleet, Principal Lecturer in Family and Human Development, Arizona State University • conversation
June 16, 2022 • ~9 min

Changes are coming to school meals nationwide – an expert in food policy explains

An expert on food policy explains how the end of COVID-19 waivers will impact children’s access to food, as well as the importance of food banks and pantries.

Marlene B. Schwartz, Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health and Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut • conversation
June 7, 2022 • ~8 min

The US is importing baby formula to help end supply shortage – what parents need to know

An infant nutrition expert explains the efforts to ensure there is enough baby formula for US consumption and the differences between domestic and imported produce.

Steven A. Abrams, Professorof Pediatrics, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
June 6, 2022 • ~11 min

The lasting consequences of school shootings on the students who survive them

Research shows that school shootings can lead to years of health, educational and economic detriment for students who survive the attack.

Molly Schnell, Assistant Professor of Economics, Northwestern University • conversation
May 31, 2022 • ~7 min

How children are helping to make their families more eco-friendly – new research

In a process called ‘reverse socialisation’, children can help their elders become more green - but eco education is key.

Shaheen Hosany, Lecturer in Marketing, Royal Holloway University of London • conversation
May 20, 2022 • ~6 min

Video games: our study suggests they boost intelligence in children

A big study accounting for genes and socioeconomic background suggests that video games actually cause children’s intelligence to grow.

Bruno Sauce, Assistant Professor of Biological Psychology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • conversation
May 12, 2022 • ~7 min

As mass extinctions loom, these philosophers could help us rediscover our place among other animals

Children are taught to value the lives of other species less, according to a new study.

Clare Mac Cumhaill, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Durham University • conversation
May 10, 2022 • ~8 min

How social media affects children at different ages – and how to protect them

A recent report from Ofcom found children as young as three are watching videos on TikTok.

Daria Kuss, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
April 1, 2022 • ~6 min

COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children may be inching closer to authorization – a pediatrician explains how they're being tested

Moderna will ask the FDA to allow emergency use for its vaccine in children as young as 6 months, a step many parents have been anticipating.

Debbie-Ann Shirley, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Virginia • conversation
March 30, 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

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