Fathers forgotten when it comes to services to help them be good parents
(U.S.) – Fathers want to be more involved but often feel sideline, according to studies.
Need for child care continues to grow
(New Philadelphia, Ohio) – There is a drive for more parents/caretakers to work which leads to needing child care.
The Conversation: Breastfeeding struggles linked to postpartum depression in mothers
(U.S.) – The breastfeeding relationship is not always a dream. It can be challenging, physically painful and cause guilt and postnatal depression for many mothers.
Psychology behind why your mom may be the mother of all heroes
(U.S.) – Each May, the United States celebrates Mother’s Day, and for good reason. According to surveys I’ve conducted, over 25% of Americans cite their mother as their number one hero. Fathers come in a distant second at 16%.
Parenting an adult child: making the transition as smooth as it can be
Finding it difficult to transition from parenting a teenager to parenting an adult? We were, too.
Data show how American mothers balance work and family
(U.S.) – Almost 70% of American mothers with children under 18 work for pay.
What parents should do to help students prepare for the first year of college
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
(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.
Hurting Moms
To the hurting mom who is suffering in silence.