Family MattersParenting
Pediatric Group Supports Same-Sex Marriage
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says it’s “in the best interests” of the children.
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Family MattersDiet
It’s All Good…Or Maybe Not. Gwyneth Paltrow Limits the Carbs Her Kids Eat
Paltrow reveals her latest diet decisions in her new cookbook. And they don’t include some of children’s favorite comfort foods.
Family MattersMarriage
Why Marriage Is Good for Your Health — Until You Get Sick
It’s supposed to last through sickness and in health, but it turns out that it’s a better idea to get married because you love someone, not because you think it’s going to keep you healthy for the long haul.
Family MattersBreast-Feeding
Breastfeeding’s Role in Controlling Obesity Is Weakened
Breastfeeding is no magic bullet against obesity, according to research that contradicts previously held beliefs about the scope of human milk’s capability.
Family MattersChildhood
How Small Bruises Lead to Big Ones in Child-Abuse Cases
In more than two decades as a child-abuse pediatrician, Dr. Lynn Sheets has noticed a trend.
Family MattersVaccines
Protection from Pertussis Vaccine Wanes Over Time
Changes to pertussis immunization may weaken immunity against whooping cough.
Family MattersChildhood
How Would Preschool for All Work: Is It All About Play or ABCs?
Finding the right balance of structured play for toddlers could be the key to making universal preschool work
Family MattersADHD
Why ADHD is Not Just a Problem for Kids
The effects of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can extend well beyond childhood, according to the latest research.
Family MattersSexuality
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
Family MattersWork & Life
Viewpoint: How Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Is Building a Nursery By Her Office, and Dissing Working Moms
Is Mayer’s ban on working from home blow to working mothers?
Family MattersPregnancy
In Texas, a Pregnant Teen Sues Her Parents to Avoid an Abortion
Can parents force a teen to have an abortion?
Family MattersParenting
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
Family MattersPediatric Genetics
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 …