NEWS / KIDS

Parenthood Strengthens the Brain

Being a parent is not easy, but the good news is, it helps preserve brain connectivity later in life. There are other ways to do this, too. >

Kids Love Loopholes

We all use loopholes to get what we want without obviously disobeying. Kids think they're funny and learn to use them at a pretty young age. >

Parents' Bias Favors a Male Default Mode

Parents tend to have an unconscious bias that presumes that any "person" is by default, male. This sends an unfortunate message to girls. >

A Longer-Term Look at The Effect of Concussions

Even after the obvious and initial symptoms of a concussion fade, the damage is far from over. >

High Blood Pressure Seen in Teens with Too Little Sleep

Poor sleep, a known risk factor for hypertension in adults, raises teens’ blood pressure, too. Help kids create a relaxing bedtime routine. >

Help for Kids and Teens with Long COVID

A PREFUL MRI can track lung function in kids and teens with long COVID without radiation. Their symptoms often go undiagnosed and untreated. >

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. >

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