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

As many as one in five Canadian households can be considered to be in energy poverty. That may be more than face food insecurity.

Public service systems need to do a better job of working with parents to support homeless children, a new study shows.

An expert explains why homework is essential, how to maximize its benefit to learners, and what the "no-homework" approach gets wrong.

"...restrictions on access to reproductive health care may not only harm individuals' health, but also lead to fewer new births."

Most moms say cash assistance offers more flexibility in buying groceries for their families than food distribution programs.

Holiday family gatherings can be filled with conflict. An expert offers tips on how avoid the drama minefield.

Family dynamics don't take a break during the holidays. Here's how to have an emotionally healthy gatherings with family.

Extended family can play a significant support role in peoples' lives, a study from 2020 shows.

Uncertainty surrounding the future of DACA can boost psychological distress for the program's intended recipients, a new study shows.