NEWS / KIDS

Better Physical, but Not Mental, Health Among U. S. Youth

Teens' physical health has bounced back post-pandemic, but the same is not true of their emotional wellbeing. Anxiety and depression are up. >

Students Help Students Navigate the College Party Scene

College parties often feature alcohol and wanted and unwanted sexual advances. They are much safer when your friends have your back. >

Breast Milk Keeps Infant Development on Track

Breastfeeding not only protects newborns from viruses and improves their digestion, it helps them meet developmental milestones on time. >

Take ADHD Testimonials with a Grain of Salt

Young adults are turning to social media for information about ADHD, often diagnosing themselves based on anecdotes and misinformation. >

Screen Time Interferes with Dream Time

Sleep deprived? Using your tablet, phone or computer in bed makes you far more likely to have trouble falling asleep and sleeping soundly. >

The Problem with Smartphone Restrictions

Anyone who has watched a child glued to a screen is likely to find some kind of ban on smartphone use attractive. Too bad it doesn't work. >

Parenthood Strengthens the Brain

Being a parent is not easy, but the good news is, it helps preserve brain connectivity later in life. There are other ways to do this, too. >

Kids Love Loopholes

We all use loopholes to get what we want without obviously disobeying. Kids think they're funny and learn to use them at a pretty young age. >

Parents' Bias Favors a Male Default Mode

Parents tend to have an unconscious bias that presumes that any "person" is by default, male. This sends an unfortunate message to girls. >

A Longer-Term Look at The Effect of Concussions

Even after the obvious and initial symptoms of a concussion fade, the damage is far from over. >

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