Kids love playing kickball, but now a gym in Queens, New York is hoping to spark their interest in kettlebells. The Gantry CrossFit gym in Long Island City is now offering to train kids “as young as 3″ in the art of CrossFit, the extreme exercise regimen that includes routines like swinging kettlebells, flipping tires, and doing …
Family
Big Families May Be the Best Way to Avoid Divorce
Growing up with brothers and sisters helps to keep marriages intact. But it takes a big family to lower divorce rates.
Caring for Aging Parents: Should There Be a Law?
China’s government thinks so, and as the population of elderly in nearly every society starts to swell, such eldercare laws are becoming more common. But are they effective?
What Part Family Plays in Poverty
Almost 50 years ago, an ambitious young assistant secretary of labor named Daniel Patrick Moynihan wrote a doomsday-ish report warning of the consequences of the alarming rise of black single moms. He made a direct link between …
Summer of Safe Browsing: 5 Ways to Keep Online Searching Secure for Kids
With summer vacation about to start, kids will inevitably spend even more time online. So here are some tips for making sure they’re only seeing what’s appropriate for them.
Pediatric Group Supports Same-Sex Marriage
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says it’s “in the best interests” of the children.
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.
Q&A with Robin & Samantha Henig on Today’s Youth: Are the Kids All Right?
Are today’s young adults struggling for too long, unable to leave the nest after years of helicopter parenting— or are they just reliving the same issues that previously stumped their elders?
All in the Family: Siblings, Caregiving and Money
How to set sibling rivalries and differences aside to care for aging parents.
China’s One-Child Policy: Curse of the ‘Little Emperors’
Thirty-four years after the start of a radical experiment in population control, China is paying a high price
Lasting Legacy of Recessions: Behavior Problems Among Teens
Fiscal cliff negotiations tested everyone’s patience, but even young children who don’t understand national budgets may show signs of strain during such economic insecurity.
Russia’s Adoption Politics: Defeated Families Caught in a Diplomatic Tailspin
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to ban adoption of Russian orphans to U.S. families
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 …