The Subtle Bias That Underlies Our Ideological Leanings
Our reflexive approach to explaining the world strongly predicts our political orientation.
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Parenting
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The Absence of Valuing Unpaid Care Work
Items covered by measuring national income get plenty of attention, while those not within this rigid framework often fall by the wayside. Case in point: unpaid care work.
Are Children of Single Parents Less Satisfied With Life?
New research from Germany suggests growing up in a single-parent household produces a small but significant long-term negative impact.
Breastfeeding Has Health Benefits for Moms Too
A Chinese study shows it lowers their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Fathers Behave Very Differently With Young Boys, Girls
New research finds that, when interacting with their toddlers, dads' behavior reflects gender stereotypes.
Choosing to Be Childless Comes at a Cost
New research finds surprisingly negative attitudes toward adults who opt out of having kids.
What ‘Lucky’ Looks Like for Many Parents: A Patchwork Childcare Arrangement
While many parents cobble together various resources to meet their childcare needs, Rebecca Gale shows such situations can’t…
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…
Could Paid Parental Leave Be Silicon Valley’s Next Big Disruption?
If they don’t embrace this employee benefit, start-ups across industries could risk losing talented individuals to larger, more…
In the Picture: On the Couch in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
In every print issue, we fix our gaze on an everyday photograph and chase down facts about details…