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Men are traditionally thought of as providers for their children. But a report that interviewed thousands of fathers found them embracing another role.
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There is one prevailing factor that actually predicts poverty, crime, academic failure, and dependence on government: Growing up without a father in the home.
A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' brain development.
Millions of dollars more have been made through eerily well-timed bets on prediction markets like Polymarket. We look at why they're so hard to police. And, a new study that supports kids sleeping in.
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'Clear concern for parents'
For decades, parents were told to help children build willpower like a muscle, to resist things like junk food and too much time on their screens. But new research suggests a better strategy.
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A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets.
Experts caution that low-quality, A.I.-generated videos on YouTube geared toward children often feature conflicting information, lack plot structure and can be cognitively overwhelming — all of which could affect young children’s development.
A kid’s first joke reveals a complex mind.
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A long-term study of 292 families linked fathers’ parenting style to their children’s heart health years later. To researchers’ surprise, no such link was found with mothers.