The effect of paternal age on autism, schizophrenia, and ADHD may be greater than previously thought
Parenting
Sibling Study Shows Little Difference Between Breast- and Bottle-Feeding
By looking within families, research takes into account factors like parental education, household income and race
Your Password or Your Privacy: Why Partners Share—And Why They Shouldn’t
The majority of committed people do it, but horror stories have psychologists wondering whether sharing passwords is ever a good idea
Eating Your Feelings? Your Mom Might Be to Blame
Mothers’ relationships with their own moms can lead to parenting styles that could cause their kids to be obese
In Defense of Kids and Parenting: They Can Be Amazing (If That’s What You Want)
There’s a battle going on between the childs and the child-frees, and parenting seems to be getting a bad rap.
Science Confirms: Children Are a Pain in the Neck
Looking for a happy marriage? Don’t have kids.
Drunk Driving Teen Avoids Jail Because of the Parenting He Received
Is bad parenting an excuse for murder?
Don’t Worry, There’s An Explanation For Your Teen’s Moodiness
There’s a moody, ornery, self-absorbed bear living in my house.
CommittedChildhood
Let Them Throw Cake: Messy Kids May Be Faster Learners
Parents who constantly find themselves wiping food off the high chair, the table, the walls, the ceiling and even the dog after a meal should take heart. A new study suggests that in making all that mess, their child is learning.
For More Parents, It’s Uber to the Rescue
The other night, like a growing number of parents, I succumbed to the allure of Uber. Since then, I’ve felt — well, uber conflicted.
If Moms Argue With Their Friends, Their Kids Will Too
Do as I say, not as I do. Sounds good in theory, but as every mom and dad knows, it doesn’t work as a parenting tactic. Now there’s more evidence that kids may mimic their parents behaviors, even when it comes to the quality of …
These Dads Are Awesome: 5 Viral Parenting Videos
Four kids in Atlanta are living the dream: their dad is a part-time superhero. Blake Wilson, a father of four, is quickly becoming a social media sensation known as “BatDad.” In his Vine videos, Wilson dons a Batman mask and films footage of himself parenting as BatDad. “I’m just a normal dad with four kids and a wife having fun with …
Should Parents Post Pictures of Their Kids on Facebook?
Experts say making your child a social media star can create problems in adolescence.