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What Causes New Baby Smell?

Everyone knows newborn babies smell amazing, but are you inhaling exactly? And what does it do to your brain?

By Kathryn Whitbourne & Blythe Copeland Parenting / Parenting Tips

Meet the Lawnmower Parent

They mow down any and every obstacle and discomfort their child could possibly face in an effort to protect them from hardship. But are they really setting them up for failure?

By Carrie Whitney, Ph.D. Apr 5, 2019 Parenting / Teens and Tweens

How to Talk to Your Teen About Sexting

The number of teens sexting in the U.S. is on the rise, despite it being a serious crime. How do parents make sure their kids don't end up on the wrong side of the law?

By Carrie Whitney, Ph.D. Feb 26, 2019 Parenting / Teens and Tweens

Should Teens Work Part Time While in School?

Many teens want to work to earn extra cash, but could a part-time job during school have a negative effect?

By Carrie Whitney, Ph.D. Dec 17, 2018 Parenting / Teens and Tweens

How Free-Range Parenting Works

What's so wrong with letting your kids walk home from school by themselves? Free-range parents hope to make their children happier and more resilient by allowing them to explore on their own. But not everyone agrees with this style of parenting.

By Dave Roos Parenting / Parenting Tips

Why Adults Adopt Each Other

Although we associate adoption mainly with children, there are many good reasons why one adult may adopt another. There are also some fraudulent ones too.

By Dave Roos Jun 14, 2018 Parenting / Adoption

This App Can Explain What Your Baby's Cries Mean

An app developed by a UCLA scientist and mother was originally designed for deaf parents, but hearing parents can benefit too.

By Alia Hoyt Jun 6, 2018 Parenting / Babies

Baby Bust? U.S. Birth Rate Is Lowest Since 1976

The U.S. birth rate has plummeted since 1976. Is this a trend we should be worried about?

By Patrick J. Kiger Jun 4, 2018 Parenting / Babies

What's Wrong with Gender Reveal Parties?

Gender reveal parties are fun, but they may also reinforce stereotypes.

By Melanie Radzicki McManus Jan 10, 2018 Parenting / Babies

Startling Number of Teens Cyberbully Themselves

Among the tragic cases of teens being cyberbullied, there is a sad subgroup of teens who cyberbully themselves.

By Dave Roos Nov 13, 2017 Parenting / Teens and Tweens

Men Tend to Relax More, Do Less, When Not Caring for the Kids

A first-of-its-kind study out of The Ohio State University found that new dads don't necessarily pull their weight when it comes to child care and housework.

By Sarah Gleim Oct 12, 2017 Parenting / Parenting Tips

Can Your Name Predict the Kind of Life You'll Lead?

This BrainStuff video explains nominative determinism, the phenomenon that the name a person is given may have a significant impact on the path of their life.

By Laurie L. Dove Apr 19, 2016 Parenting / Babies

Could Too Much Screen Time Mean Obesity or Cancer?

You can add exposure to artificial light to the long list of factors that may affect your body mass index — and maybe even cause cancer.

By Robert Lamb Feb 18, 2016 Parenting / Parenting Tips

Why More Companies Are Offering Paternity Leave — and Men Feel Freer to Take It

In the U.S., few companies offered parental leave for fathers — and men often felt a stigma if they took it. But the millennial generation is changing that.

By Dave Roos Dec 7, 2015 Parenting / Maternity and Paternity Leave

10 Forts to Build With Kids

Every kid dreams of having the ultimate play fort. Here are 10 you can build for your child to make those dreams come true.

By Bambi Turner Family / Family Activities

Are stay-at-home moms more depressed?

It's no surprise that a 2012 Gallup study found stay-at-home moms nothing like June Cleaver in "Leave it to Beaver." There were some eye-opening facts discovered about the mental state of full-time caregivers compared to their working counterparts.

By Jennifer Sellers Parenting / Parenting Tips