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It’s a thorny problem with no easy solutions. Some, like Russia, have tried throwing money at it, offering parents generous cash incentives to have children. But policies like this rarely [...]

This year, as the COVID-19 pandemic and containment measures drastically change everyday life, moms and all caregivers have taken on tremendous added burdens. They often continue to work either [...]

The extent of intergenerational transmission of child maltreatment is unclear due to methodological limitations in previous studies. This report examines factors associated with intergenerational [...]

While women were more likely to lose these same jobs early in the COVID pandemic, these statistics demonstrate how the gender pay gap worsens with increases in part-time and casual jobs. The [...]

Parenting practices before and during the pandemic and how different parenting practices impact students’ learning and socio-emotional wellbeing, and how these may be correlated with parental [...]

Children born preterm (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) remain at high risk of developmental difficulties that can affect their behavior and ability to learn. [ScienceDaily, 28 April 2021.]   [...]

Work and life are often thought of as a zero-sum of hours in conflict but work-life balance also depends on investment in care and men’s full participation in the home. [Frances McGinnity – [...]

Paid parental leave offerings in the US are relatively rare and unequal. These findings suggest that there have been longstanding desires for more widespread and generous paid parental leave [...]

What the ‘New Normal’ will be like in 2025 for families.