parenting
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Is Older Really Wiser? Maternal Age and Child Development
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Although numerous researchers have examined the potential negative consequences of teen parenthood, fewer studies have investigated how having children later in life can benefit or disadvantage those children. As the average age of first-time mothers continues to rise, especially in bigger cities, it is important to understand what this means…
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How Do Parental Attitudes Towards Sugary Beverages Affect Childhood Obesity?
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Childhood obesity is an issue in the United States. According to the CDC, nearly 1 in 5 school-age children and young people (ages 6 to 19) in the U.S. experienced obesity from 2015–2016. Policymakers have experimented with several policies to prevent obesity in childhood, ranging from school nutrition and fitness…
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The Uneven Retreat from Marriage
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A study shows the ways in which demographic changes regarding marriage, divorce, and cohabitation in the past 50 years have fostered family inequality across socioeconomic groups, causing negative impacts for children.
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Money Alone Can’t Buy Positive Education Outcomes in China
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Compared to monetary resources, non-monetary resources, particularly parenting practices, are more consequential for children’s achievement in the Chinese context.
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Doctor Knows Best: Leveraging Pediatricians to Reduce the Use of Physical Punishment
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New research uncovers a promising method for reducing parental use of physical punishment by engaging with parents through pediatricians.
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Messages to Parents Can Help Low-Performing Students
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Weekly, direct messages from teachers to parents significantly reduce low-performing students’ risk of not earning course credit.
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Changing Parental Behavior One Nudge at a Time
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University of Chicago Developmental Psychologist Ariel Kalil discusses the use of behavioral economics in parenting interventions, research on preschool, and challenges in the field of early childhood education.
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Philosophy vs. Science in New York Vaccine Debate
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New York State has a substantial and diverse population with diverse reasons for objecting to compulsory vaccination. A recent article discusses the options available to the state in dealing with philosophical objectors when public health and safety are on the line.
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Protecting Our Kids: Domestic Violence, Corporal Punishment, and Risk
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Parental attitudes toward domestic violence and corporal punishment directly inform whether children are at risk for physical or psychological violence.
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Support Children of Incarcerated Parents by Supporting Their Caregivers
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A group support program for caregivers of children with incarcerated parents resulted in positive impacts for caregivers’ depressive symptoms and family outcomes.
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What Do Kids Do on Saturdays? Insight into How Race and Income Impact Children’s Leisure Time
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A study examines the ties between income, race, and children’s after school activities in Phoenix, Arizona.