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For every additional minute of screen time, children heard fewer adult words, spoke fewer vocalizations, and engaged in fewer back-and-forth interactions [Mary E. Brushe, Dandara G. Haag, Edward [...]

This paper analyzes gender inequalities in leisure time within coresident couples with and without children at home in five European countries to evaluate the gendered parental impact on leisure [...]

Good nutrition, a stimulating environment, a safe neighborhood, positive caregiving and regular circadian rhythms and sleep are all essential for a child to thrive, according to the study from [...]

Children who are raised by authoritative parents understand that they’re ultimately responsible for their choices, which empowers them to make good decisions.  [Christin Perry – [...]

It’s time that the United States transitioned to a paid family leave model, joining the rest of the developed world in guaranteeing financial protection to parents and breathing new life into an [...]

Optimal brain development requires a stimulating environment, adequate nutrients and nurturing engagement with attentive caregivers.  [UNICEF, 5 February 2024.] READ MORE

Financial independence is a work in progress; few young adults say their parents are too involved in their day-to-day lives. [Rachel Minkin, Kim Parker, Juliana Menasce Horowitz and Carolina [...]

Being a caregiver is a demanding and often emotionally taxing role, and it’s crucial to prioritize self-care and kindness towards yourself.  [Rob Pineda – Psychology Today, 24 [...]

Interventions promoting supportive adult connections during childhood could pay dividends in young adult population health, reducing the sociocultural risk of mental disorders, such as depression [...]