Data show how American mothers balance work and family
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(U.S.) – Almost 70% of American mothers with children under 18 work for pay.
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What parents should do to help students prepare for the first year of college
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As the school year begins to wind down, high school seniors – and those who care about them – typically have their eyes on two prizes: getting into college and graduating from high school.
How social media is helping Big Tobacco hook a new generation of smokers
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(U.S.) – Big Tobacco is increasingly using social media to find new ways to hook young people on smoking, circumventing decades of laws restricting the marketing of traditional cigarettes to minors.
Study – Teens have less face time with their friends – and are lonelier than ever
(U.S.) – Ask a teen today how she communicates with her friends, and she’ll probably hold up her smartphone.
Pregnant women shouldn’t have to choose between a job and a healthy baby
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(U.S.) – Pregnant women in low-income work often face an unappealing choice: lose their job or perform duties that endanger their health and that of their baby.
The mental health crisis among America’s youth is real – and staggering
(U.S.) – The first signs of a problem started to emerge around 2014: More young people said they felt overwhelmed and depressed.
New research shows quality early childhood education reduces need for later special ed
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(U.S.) – New research suggests a payoff of early quality childhood education for families, communities and for economies, but especially for child development.
Why Congress needs to make child care more affordable – 5 questions answered
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(U.S.) – A new bill to provide affordable childcare for working families faces an uphill battle in Congress.
Emergency cesareans increase risk of postnatal depression in new mothers, research suggests
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(U.S.) – Becoming a mother, especially for the first time, has its challenges – and it starts with giving birth.
The soaring cost of US child care, in 5 charts
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The cost of having children in the U.S. has climbed exponentially since the 1960s.