Kids
Handling Money Decreases Helpful Behavior
New research shows touching money instills a market-oriented state of mind, even in kids too young to really understand currency.
The Benefits of the Ukulele on Kids' Attitudes
For certain Canadian children, music classes teach the benefits of sympathy and cooperation.
The Baby Boomer Babysitter’s Club
If Boomers shift from executive jobs to caregiving, will Millennials get their baby boom?
The Washington Legislature Makes a Move to Keep Schools From Pinning Down and Isolating Kids
It’s the latest in a national trend to reduce restraints of school-age children.
How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Narcissists
A new study teases out the parenting that makes the difference between narcissism and high self-esteem.
Children Are Probably Getting the Right Antipsychotics
A study suggests that antipsychotics are being prescribed appropriately for children and adolescents. Follow-up care, however, still needs work.
So That's Why It's Called a Hashtag
New research finds Tweets supporting—or celebrating—pot use outnumber messages critical of the drug by at least 12 to one.
How Do We Respond to Parenthood?
New research shows that men and women react differently once the stork comes calling.
Why You Should Be Alarmed About Pediatric Emergency Care
The vast majority of doctors working in emergency care have received only four months of training in pediatrics, and what they learned about treating full-grown adults rarely translates well.
Meet the Groups Fighting Limits on Restraining School Kids
Republicans say it is a matter of states’ rights.
America’s Unseen Export: Children, Most of Them Black
The theories and policies that govern American adoptions are out of date. At least until they’re changed—to keep state and private agencies from applying the law in such a way as to prioritize heterosexual couples—you can expect the outgoing adoption industry to continue growing, raising important questions about race and rights.
Majority of Stay-at-Home Dads Aren’t There to Care for Family
A close look at a Pew Social Trends report.
Mothers (and Others) Can Make Good Fathers, Too
It’s time for a less strict and judgmental definition of what makes for a functioning family.
Should We Take Away the Kids of Those Who Are Mentally Ill?
Mindi has never harmed her daughter and is capably raising a son, but authorities took her daughter under a concept sometimes called “predictive neglect.”
6-Year-Olds Know When You're Making Sins of Omission
In a new study, kids gave lower ratings to teachers who left out key details about toys. And once misled, they inspected new toys more carefully.
Kids Shy Away From Fat Friends
An analysis of middle school and high school social networks indicates that a high BMI can mean fewer friends.
Are Picture Books Warping How Kids Understand Animals?
Anthropomorphizing animals is a bad strategy for education, a new study suggests.
The Myth of Supervision: Child Safety Isn't About You
Increased vigilance isn't necessarily the best way to prevent child-safety issues and injuries.
How Parents Shape Their Kids’ Risk Tolerance
A new working paper outlines how mom and dad can influence their child's levels of risk tolerance and trust, traits that have a significant impact on career outcome.
The Kids Really Are All Right: Our Children Have Never Been Safer
The facts say children have never been safer. So why can’t we loosen the leash? Taking stock of parental anxiety on the 30th anniversary of National Missing Children’s Day.
