What Makes A Happy Marriage? Data Shows The Answer Is Changing

In 1939, men and women thought that partners who were chaste and dependable would give them a happy marriage. A lot has changed since then.

It’s Autism Awareness Day, But We Still Don’t Know What Causes Autism

Efforts in autism awareness ensure that people with Autism Spectrum Disorder are heard. But Autism Awareness Month also reminds us how little we know.

Male Birth Control: Why We Don’t Have It, And When We Might

Birth rates are lower than ever, but non-surgical, non-condom male birth control won't arrive in the next decade. Welcome to the era of the snip.

The Pros And Cons Of Ebooks For Kids

In theory, ebooks should be a boon for kids. In practice, scientists suspect we may be losing something in translation.

Why The Divorce Rate Is Going Down In The U.S.

The divorce rate in the U.S. has been in sharp decline since 2000. Here's why.

This Kettlebell Workout Will Get You Fit, Fast

As far as bang for your buck goes, kettlebells are a versatile piece of exercise equipment that checks all the right boxes for your home gym.

American Parents Say They Prefer Sons, Act Like They Prefer Daughters

If you ask Americans whether they want sons or daughters, they'll say sons. Data suggests this isn't true.

My Son Refuses To Go To Church. What Should I Do?

Is it ever okay to force religion upon your children?

Does Drinking Soda Really Increase Risk of Death?

Yes, sugary drinks are bad for you. No, they’re not as bad as everyone says.

When Kids Vape, What Happens To Their Bodies? Data Explains

Experts agree that e-cigarettes are unsafe—especially for children and teenagers. Here's what the data says about adolescents who vape.

School Suspension And Expulsion Doesn’t Discipline Kids — It Hurts Them

A common disciplinary tool used by educators across the country is both demonstrably racist and ineffective. So, why are we still doing it?

Toddler And Infant Car Seat Safety Data Should Scare Parents

Half a million children ride in cars without infant car seats, booster seats, or even seat belts. It's incredibly dangerous.

Study: Most Infants With Fevers Don’t Need Spinal Taps

Infants with fevers can end up in the ER with spinal taps. But new research suggests that physicians often overreact, and that there's a better way.

Should Parents Want to Raise Nice Kids? Probably Not.

When I teach my daughter not to interrupt a conversation, I wonder how she’ll know to break that rule when she needs to shut down an obnoxious mansplainer.

Why Do Parents Talk To Kids In The Third Person?

Illeism, the banishment of pronouns, is a bizarre quirk of parental speech. Look into it, however, and it starts to make sense.

Don’t Get Along With Your Mother-In-Law? You’re Not Alone.

But it's crucial to get past your in-law issues, for the sake of your kids.

Don’t Let Your Kids Get Their Tonsils Removed Before You Read This

More than 85 percent of UK children who have had their tonsils removed, ostensibly due to tonsillitis, did not need the surgery and are unlikely to benefit from it.

Can Dad Comfort Kids As Effectively As Mom?

What is it about a mother’s touch that children embrace — and what is it about a father’s comforting ability that seems to fall short?

How Scientists Use Kid Art To Figure Out What Children Are Thinking

While drawing conclusions based on children's artwork might not be a good idea for non-psychologists, it's undeniable that each doodle tells a personal story.

Flame Retardants Put Kids In Danger And Still Don’t Stop Fires

Chemicals used to prevent fires, including PBDE, interfere with hormones and reproductive systems, stunting child development. Also, they don't stop flames.