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Results show that those with a living parent or parent-in-law had better health than those lacking these relatives. [Pilar Zueras and Emily Grundy – Social Science & Medicine, February [...]

The evidence is definitely not set in stone. There have been some recent reviews of screen time effects on children, demonstrating very mixed findings. [Hassan Thwaini – Medscape, 15 [...]

In the real world, time complicates intergenerational trades. Future generations can’t pay the present one to save more because they aren’t around to trade with us, nor can they tell us what [...]

Individuals in the future will face increasing demands for informal care from kin worldwide, albeit with significant regional variation. For example, great-grandparents will be more common in the [...]

The study highlights the influence of education levels, sociocultural groups, and regional factors on childlessness and single-childness. [Koyel Sarkar – Springer, 1 January 2024.] READ MORE

Parenting is a journey of learning; there is no “one-size-fits-all” method. [Ilene Strauss Cohen – Psychology Today, 3 January 2024.] READ MORE

A good work-life balance can not only improve physical and mental health but also create a healthier culture for employees. [Doug Flaig – Forbes, 3 January 2024.] READ MORE

Family situation in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The total crime rate is about 48% higher in cities that have above the median share of single-parent families, compared to cities that have fewer single-parent families. [Rafael A. Mangual, Brad [...]

Ways in which social cohesion has been operationalized by statistical organizations, examining the definitions and concepts involved in its measurement.  [United Nations Economic Commission [...]