Snow days used to be cause for celebration when we were young, but now parents have to figure out how to work, watch the kids — and fit in some sledding.
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Mt. Rainier Shooting: Why Guns and National Parks Don’t Mix
National Parks are havens for nature-lovers and those seeking some peace. But after the tragic shooting death of a Mt. Rainier ranger, many continue to question whether guns belong in the parks
Holiday Identity Crisis? Kids Celebrating Hanukkah in a Santa-Crazed World
It’s that time of year when preschoolers churn out painting after painting of Christmas trees and stockings. But never did I think a child of mine would bring home that genre of artwork. Because we’re Jewish — and not the …
The Five Secrets of Happily Married Parents
Do kids make marriage unbearable? Marital satisfaction surveys seem to suggest so, as do anecdotally rich cover stories of popular magazines.
5 Ways to Keep Your Family From Ruining Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving may be a day to celebrate the things we’re grateful for, but for many, sitting around a table with 15 relatives may inspire anything but gratitude. Don’t worry, there are ways to cope.
Happy Birthday, Healthland!
This week Healthland turned 1. We launched on Sept. 13, 2010, and now here we are, nearly 3,000 posts and 12 months later. We’d like to take a moment to thank our readers for paying attention, sharing our work and giving us …
The Risks of Taking a Puppy Home Too Young
Most veterinarians and dog breeders agree that puppies shouldn’t be separated from the rest of their litter for adoption before 2 months of age. A new study corroborates that advice, showing that puppies removed from their broods …
Study: Why Maternity Leave Is Important
Are working moms somehow lacking as parents compared to stay-at-home mothers? According to a new demographic analysis from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), the answer is a reassuring no. The study found that …
Kids Are Safer in the Car With Their Grandparents Behind the Wheel
The next time you put the kids in the car, you might want to ask Grandma to drive. Kids are twice as safe when their grandparents are behind the wheel instead of their parents, a new study shows.
The Healthland Podcast: We Debate Avastin, Marriage and Spanking
Join us for a lively discussion of the biggest health and science news this week. First, the bitter fight over whether breast-cancer patients should have access to the controversial drug Avastin. Also: should you live together …
‘Domino-Dad’ Families: Many Women Have Kids With More Than One Man
More than a quarter of all U.S. mothers with more than one child had some of those kids with different men, according to a new study.
The Case for Letting Grown Children Move Back Home
It may be time to cut those “boomerang kids” some slack. Despite the negative stereotypes of lazy millennials and their helicopter parents, it turns out that having grown children move back home isn’t such a bad thing. A new …
Should Race Play a Role in Custody Decisions?
Custody battles are an inflammatory business. Two people, already peeved enough with each other to dissolve their partnership, have to figure out who gets to look after the living, hugging product of that union. Throw in the …