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Greater duration of screen time is weakly but significantly correlated with externalizing (eg, aggression, inattention) and internalizing (eg, anxiety, depression) behavior problems. [Rachel [...]

Many women who work at companies leading the way in gender equality expressed more job satisfaction than those who work at organizations lagging in this diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) [...]

Paid family leave is not a “silver bullet” for advancing gender equity in the workplace, but it is beneficial for family outcomes, particularly infant and maternal health and overall financial [...]

Key information about their rights with regard to crossing the border into an EU country, eligibility for temporary protection and applying for international protection. [European Commission, 11 [...]

This paper seeks to identify parameters for a politically achievable paid leave proposal, using polling and interviews to illustrate what an approach to paid leave that puts parents first might [...]

Indians accept women as political leaders, but many favor traditional gender roles in family life. [Jonathan Evans, Neha Sahgal, Ariana Monique Salazar, Kelsey Jo Starr and Manolo Corichi – [...]

A mother should be able to live the best of both the worlds – a successful career and a happy family. [Zarafshan Shiraz – The Hindustan Time, 3 March 2022.] READ MORE

When parents cast a child into the role of mediator, friend and carer, the wounds are profound. But recovery is possible. [Nivida Chandra – Aeon, 2 March 2022.] READ MORE

The recession shadowing the COVID-19 pandemic has been frequently characterized as a “shecession”, but it might more accurately be called a “momcession”.  

Relationships to parents, friendship quality, socioeconomic status, and puberty onset are all linked to both cognitive and well-being outcomes. [Delia Fuhrmann, Anne-Laura van Harmelen and Rogier [...]