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Voters without kids are in the political spotlight – but they’re not all the same

As many as 50 million to 60 million Americans may have decided that they don’t want to have kids. Getty Images by Jennifer Watling Neal,...

Filling the silences in family stories − how to think like a historian to uncover your family’s narrative

Excerpt from Faith’s diary: “This evening did some ironing and helped G. with her English. I have just about decided to let my hair...

Making the moral of the story stick − a media psychologist explains the research behind ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Arthur’ and other children’s TV

by Drew Cingel, University of California, Davis; Allyson Snyder, University of California, Davis; Jane Shawcroft, University of California, Davis, and Samantha Vigil, University of...

How having conversations with children builds their language — and strengthens family connections

by Kimberly Hillier, University of Windsor Parents and caregivers of school-aged children are all too familiar with the after-school conversation that sounds a little something...

Parents worry about kids’ digital media use but see some benefits, too

Parents can model good media habits, like using online tools to connect with family and friends. Ridofranz/iStock/Getty Images Plus by Denise E. Agosto, Drexel University A group...

Is sleeping with your baby a good idea? Here’s what the science says

Scientific evidence allows parents to choose the sleeping arrangement that’s right for them and their family. (Shutterstock) by Gabrielle Fréchette-Boilard, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR)...

Homeless Children’s Education Fund aims to ‘end the cycle’ of youth homelessness

A.J. JEFFERSON, CEO OF THE HOMELESS CHILDREN’S EDUCATION FUND, FAR LEFT, AND PITTSBURGH FIRST LADY MICHELLE GAINEY, FAR RIGHT, WITH STUDENTS WHO HELPED MAKE...

Taking oral healthcare to the streets

TEETH PAIN--iStock / Getty Images Plus Oral health and overall health are interconnected. According to the American Dental Association, poor oral health, including gum disease...

Teaching children good oral health habits helps them grow into healthier adults 

GOOD ORAL HYGIENE—Father teaching his daughter to protect her teeth. (Getty Images Stock Photo) More than 40 percent of U.S. kindergarteners have tooth decay when...

Connecting the divide between underserved patients and dental care

Dentist examines a child's teeth. Getty Images Stock Photo Pennsylvania is known as a “dental desert.” Out of the 67 counties in our state, 64...

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