Trouble Ahead for Ritalin?
"The general perception of methylphenidate as an effective drug for all children with ADHD seems out of step with the new evidence."
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Do Men Prioritize Family Time More Than Women?
Elizabeth Weingarten unpacks a new study that suggests men prioritize home and family over work more than women do.
People Mostly Inherit What They Think Are Their Parents’ Politics
The key word is "think"—people tend to identify with the same political parties they believe their parents do, even if that belief is wrong.
Goals, Not Delays, Teach Toddlers Self Control
Reminding kids what they're supposed to be doing helps them make fewer errors, but asking them to wait has no effect.
The Benefits of the Ukulele on Kids’ Attitudes
For certain Canadian children, music classes teach the benefits of sympathy and cooperation.
When Religious Violence Can’t Escape Exemption
A recent case of violence in a small, closed church highlights the role of religious exemptions in the American legal system.
Next-Generation Prenatal Genetic Tests Are Turning Fate Into Choice
As a new non-invasive technology makes prenatal genetic tests more common, many more pregnant women will have to choose whether or not to have a disabled child.
Single Man Seeking Baby
For a growing group of straight men, fertility clinics and gestational carriers are providing life after 40.
How America’s Lack of Paid Maternity Leave Worsens Inequality
Without access to paid maternity leave, many low-income mothers are forced to choose between their economic security and their health.