In the wake of the second deadliest school shooting in U.S. history, parents, administrators and legislators debate whether lockdowns are enough to protect students
Childhood
Trying to Make Sense of Tragedy: Why the Sandy Hook Shooting Is So Painful for All of Us
The survivors of the Sandy Hook tragedy: how children and families are coping
Am I Safe? Talking to Your Kids About the Sandy Hook School Shooting
Explaining the tragedy means answering children’s questions honestly without overwhelming them with too much detail
Childhood Obesity Rates Drop Slightly In Some Cities: What Are They Doing Right?
Finally, a little good news concerning the nation’s rising obesity rates: rates among children in some cities and states are starting to drop.
D Is for Divorce: Sesame Street Tackles Another Touchy Topic
How do you teach preschoolers about divorce? If you’re Sesame Street, the answer is simple: very, very carefully.
One Girl’s Quest to Make the Easy-Bake Oven More Boy-Friendly
Cooking isn’t just for girls, so culinary-inspired toys shouldn’t be either, says McKenna Pope
Did Attachment Parenting Contribute to Mayim Bialik’s Divorce?
The actress says it didn’t, but we can’t help but wonder
Autism and Air Pollution: The Link Grows Stronger
Studies continue to suggest that in utero exposure to pollution can raise the risk of autism
Pediatricians Urged to Discuss Emergency Contraception with Teen Patients
Will discussing and prescribing emergency contraception help lower teen pregnancy in the U.S.?
Bedtime Math: A Problem a Day Keeps Fear of Arithmetic Away
Reading a story before bed can help children to sleep, but what about working through a math problem?
Early Puberty in Boys: When Should Dads Start Talking with Their Sons About Sex?
With growing evidence that boys, like girls, are maturing at ever younger ages, who’s ready with helpful advice?
Why Kevin Clash’s Personal Life Troubles Parents of Elmo Fans
Kevin Clash’s accuser recants claim of underage sex, but not before parents struggle with their own expectations of their children’s entertainers
What’s ‘Infidelity’? Lessons of the Petraeus Affair For the Kids
When Gen. David Petraeus admitted to an extramarital affair, he joined a growing list of politically prominent men whose high profile meant that his private decisions became very public.
