Part of our math skills are innate, but a larger part isn’t
Bullying over Food Allergies
Kids can be cruel to one another for all sorts of reasons. Children who are too fat or too thin or those who have few friends are commonly targeted by schoolyard bullies, but new research finds that children with food allergies …
Understanding Why Music Moves Us
We dance to music, but to not paintings, or architecture, and the latest research hints at why.
Four Typical Holiday Money Fights–And How to Avoid Them
The holiday season is usually a time of joy, generosity and celebration, but the whirlwind of social obligations, family commitments and financial demands can also be draining. Combine these stresses, and quarrels can easily …
Ditching the Chips: Study Finds Kids Give Cheese and Veggies the Thumbs Up
When it comes to snacks, cheese and vegetables may be just as satisfying as chips
Sibling Rivalry: Squabbling May Lead to Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety, Among Teens
Squabbles over two topics in particular could be especially damaging, researchers say
It’s the Holidays. How to Handle the Inevitable Toddler Tantrums
The holidays means family, and that includes the youngest members who don’t always behave
Milk for Kids: 2 Cups a Day, No More and No Less
Milk, it does a body good. But how much milk does the most good?
America’s Failing Mental Health System: Families Struggle to Find Quality Care
Parents of severely mentally ill children face a disjointed and incomplete system of care
Holiday Foods to Avoid (And What To Eat Instead)
Walk and Don’t Talk: Pedestrians Distracted by Mobile Phones
Turns out we aren’t good at walking and talking at the same time, according to a study of pedestrians on their cell phones.
Guilt by Association: Troubling Legacy of Sandy Hook May Be Backlash Against Children with Autism
Parents of children with autism confront misconceptions connecting the disorder with violence
Aspirin Linked to Rare Form of Vision Loss
The wonder drug that relieves everything from headaches to joint pain, and lowers the risk of heart disease may come with risks for the eyes.