Are human dads oddly egalitarian? Not really

A new study looks at whether human males are more egalitarian than are males among other mammals.

Karen Nikos-UC Davis • futurity
May 25, 2023 ~5 min

How to protect kids’ mental health this summer

A parenting researcher has advice on supporting the mental health of children and teens over the summer vacation.

Vanessa Marquette-Syracuse U. • futurity
May 17, 2023 ~8 min


Poll: Used kid gear is great but how to gauge safety?

"Used child essentials are often more cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and convenient," but parents aren't sure how to assess safety.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
May 15, 2023 ~5 min

Taking parental leave may make dads less sexist

Parental leave for fathers can decrease sexist attitudes and gender bias, according to new research in Estonia.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
April 27, 2023 ~3 min

Prevent child drowning: No blue suits or mermaid tails

Expert Jen Lau has advice for parents to preventing children from drowning. Her advice include swimsuit color and designated watchers.

Scott Gilbert-Penn State • futurity
April 27, 2023 ~6 min

1 in 3 parents would give kids unnecessary fever meds

Some parents may reach for medication too quickly when children have low fevers, new national poll suggests.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
Feb. 20, 2023 ~9 min

Work-from-home parents watched kids more in COVID’s first year

Parents, especially mothers, spent more time supervising their kids during the first year of the pandemic, researchers report.

Mike Cummings-Yale • futurity
Jan. 3, 2023 ~8 min

Work-from-home parents watched kids more in COVID’s first year

Parents, especially mothers, spent more time supervising their kids during the first year of the pandemic, researchers report.

Mike Cummings-Yale • futurity
Jan. 3, 2023 ~8 min


Poll: What if your teen refuses holiday religious services?

In a poll, 44% of parents said that teens shouldn't get to choose whether or not to attend holiday religious services until they're 18.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
Dec. 19, 2022 ~7 min

Screens are a risky fix for preschoolers’ big feelings

Using screens to calm upset preschoolers is linked with increased emotional dysregulation in kids, a new study finds.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
Dec. 13, 2022 ~8 min

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