The rates of U.S. children affected by attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are skyrocketing, according to a recent report, but experts caution that the latest numbers require a bit of decoding.
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Parenting
Q&A: Author Emily Rapp Writes About Loving a Dying Baby
It may be the ultimate test of a parent’s devotion
Pediatric Group Supports Same-Sex Marriage
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says it’s “in the best interests” of the children.
Who Does More at Home: Men or Women?
A new study suggests men and women are getting closer to 50-50 at home. But is it measuring the right thing?
A 6-Year-Old Boy Becomes a Girl: Do Schools Need New Rules for Transgender Students?
Parents of a transgender girl complained when their daughter, born a boy, was told to use the boys’ bathroom
In Texas, a Pregnant Teen Sues Her Parents to Avoid an Abortion
Can parents force a teen to have an abortion?
Just Say No to Talking About Your Own Drug Use with Your Kids
Parents who talk to their kids about their own, past drug may not be helping their kids to avoid drugs.
“Sticks And Stones:” Does Facebook and Twitter Give Bullying More Power?
Hover No More: Helicopter Parents May Breed Depression and Incompetence in Their Children
A new study in the “Journal of Child and Family Studies” found that being overly involved in your grownup kids’ lives can do more harm than good
New Guidelines for Genetic Testing in Children
Should worried parents be able to test their babies for diseases they may develop down the road, just because they’re curious? Should worried teens be able to screen themselves, without parental knowledge, for disorders that …
Q&A: The (Unconventional) Secrets of Happy Families
Some of the best parenting advice may come from unusual places—the military, gamers and financial experts.
Good Boy: There’s a Better Way to Praise Your Kids
Encouragement and praise can come in many forms, and some ways are better for child development than others
How Parents Who Play Favorites Hurt the Entire Family
Parents try to be fair, but children pick up on subtle differences in the way they are treated.
