America Has Never Not Had a Childcare Problem
The persistent view that childcare is the primary responsibility of mothers has meant that America has always had…
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How Thinking Your Kid Is Overweight Can Actually Cause Weight Gain
A new study suggests parents’ perceptions are likely to negatively affect their children’s weight.
Children Absorb Anti-Muslim Prejudice at an Early Age
In a new study, six- to 11-year-old Americans expressed biased attitudes, although only one-10th of them even knew…
Teens of Working Moms Are Less Likely to Commit Minor Crimes
A working paper examines how welfare reform has affected the frequency of minor offense arrests among teenagers.
Why Do So Few Americans Take Maternity Leave?
You probably already know the U.S. has terrible parental leave laws. New numbers suggest that even the policies…
Children Emulate Superheroes’ Aggression
Your preschooler may be picking up bad behaviors from Batman. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures) Superheroes…
Facebook, Firecrackers, and War: The Story of Afghanistan’s New Year’s Babies
How were thousands of Afghan refugees all born on January 1st? The answer lies at the intersection of warfare and the digital age.
Should the Minors Charged With Starting the Tennessee Wildfire Be Tried as Adults?
Two juveniles have been charged for starting the wildfire that killed 14 people in Tennessee earlier this month. Should they be tried as adults?
How the Recession Left Low-Income Children Out of Shape and Out of Options
Blame school budget cuts and inadequate facilities for America’s childhood obesity epidemic. By Sam Sutton (Photo: John Moore/Getty…
What Not to Expect When You’re Expecting in Hollywood
In Alice Lowe’s directorial debut, the longtime writer and actress tells the story of a mother murdering strangers at the directive of her unborn child.