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Why New Parents Don't Talk about Childcare

Conversations about who takes on which responsibilities still tend to conform to traditional gender roles. Finances rule, not equality. >

Air Pollution Clouds the Mind

Exposure to air pollution disrupts the basic mental and emotional processing we need for daily tasks, making it especially bad for seniors. >

The Educational Costs of Teens' Smartphone Use in School

Kids spend as much as 25 percent of their school day on their phones, missing out on much of what education offers. Policies are needed. >

What's NOT Behind Autism Spectrum Disorders

Maternal obesity and depression have been suspected of contributing to the risk of autism. A huge study suggests a likelier explanation. >

When Parents Play Favorites

Daughters are more often the favored child, a study finds. It has to do with the personality traits that make kids easier to deal with. >

It's Not Easy Being a Sandwich Caregiver

Parents who take care of their aging parents in addition to their own children are in a bind. There are few programs to help them cope. >

Now Streaming: More Murders in the Movies

The amount of violence in the entertainment kids -- and adults -- see is way up, a study finds. Here are some ways to protect children. >

Top Health News of 2024: Teen Depression: Don't Just Blame Social Media

A closer look at the connection between depression and social media use reveals that other factors, such as time outdoors, also play a role. >

Top Health News of 2024: Foods for Young Kids Are Not as Healthy as Parents Think or Their Labels Say

Despite their health claims, ready-to-eat infant and toddler foods often don’t provide enough of the nutrients kids need for growth. >

"Santa Claus Is Coming to Town!"

Many parents resort to threats to get kids to behave. This may work short-term, but a targeted and consistent approach works better. >

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