education

A parent and child look at a book during a homeschool reading session.

Choosing a SchoolEarly Childhood EducationK-12 EducationParenting Techniques

Is Homeschooling Worth It?

What the data can (and can't) tell you

Aug 14, 2023

A baby DJ in a red sweater plays a kid song on a piano.

Books and EntertainmentInfant CareTechnology

Is Kid Music Good for My Baby?

Q&A on Ms. Rachel and Raffi

Aug 2, 2023

A mother looks concerned as she answers her cell phone in at her desk in an office.

Education and ChildcareFamily DynamicsGenderWork

Why Schools Always Call Moms

Data on inequality in parental workloads

Jul 17, 2023

An empty car seat is seen in a car on a sunny, warm day.

Infant CareSafety

Do I Need a Car-Seat Sensor?

Q&A on car safety

Jun 23, 2023

A teddy bear is tucked under a pink sheet with an audio-only baby monitor.

Infant CareSafetySleepTechnology

Are Audio-Only Baby Monitors Worth It?

Q&A on listening

Jun 16, 2023

Three children of different races read a book together in a classroom.

Books and EntertainmentK-12 EducationRaceReading

Representation in Children's Books

An interview with Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman and an excerpt from The Black Agenda

Jun 12, 2023

A gray knit bear on a pink background has a thermometer under its arm.

Common IllnessesEarly Childhood EducationInfant CareResearch and Studies

How Often Is Normal for My Kid to Be Home Sick?

Q&A on day care

Jun 9, 2023

A young boy sleeping face down on a pillow reaches over to turn off a yellow alarm clock.

ExtracurricularsFamily SchedulingHigher EducationK-12 EducationSleep

Your Child Is Not Getting Enough Sleep

That's probably obvious. What to do about it is less so.

Jun 1, 2023

Paint cans filled with pink, blue, green, orange, white, and yellow paint, with a paint brush on top.

Family DynamicsInfant Care

What Color Should I Paint My Baby's Room?

Q&A on color theory

May 26, 2023

A school chalkboard is covered with drawings of rockets and stars.

Education and ChildcareK-12 EducationSafety

Are Active Shooter Drills Worthwhile?

Q&A on safety

May 19, 2023

A close up of a standardized test scantron sheet.

Higher EducationK-12 EducationStandardized Testing

Are Standardized Tests Useful?

Q&A on life outcomes

May 19, 2023

An illustration of a brain maid out of a tangle of pink wool thread.

Education and ChildcareInfant Care

Is My Child Advanced?

Q&A on baby Einstein

May 5, 2023

Cherry-red cough syrup is poured from a bottle onto a dripping spoon.

Common IllnessesHygiene, Teeth Brushing, BathsK-12 Education

Why Do My Kids Keep Getting Strep?

Q&A on germs

May 5, 2023

An angry face is made out of wooden preschool blocks.

Early Childhood EducationFamily Conflict

How Do I Stop My Child's Tantrums Before Daycare?

Q&A on meltdowns

May 5, 2023

A turtle with its head upside is stick on its back on a yellow and green background.

ExtracurricularsFitness, Exercise, and RunningSafety

Is It Dangerous to be Upside Down While Pregnant?

Q&A on circus training

Apr 7, 2023

A child lays her head in the lap of a parent.

Chronic ConditionsCommon IllnessesFamily ConflictInfant CareParenting Techniques

How to Parent Through Difficult Life Moments

Dr. Kelly Fradin on "Advanced Parenting"

Apr 6, 2023

A baby smiles as it is held by a new father.

Early Childhood EducationEconomics/PoliticsGenderInfant CareParental Leave

How Important Is Paternity Leave?

Impacts of parental leave for the non-birthing parent

Apr 3, 2023

A bright orange basketball bounces across a teal court.

ExtracurricularsFamily DynamicsFamily SchedulingFitness, Exercise, and Running

What Extracurriculars Should My Kids Do?

Q&A on enrichment

Mar 24, 2023

A pregnant person being monitored in a hospital bed before labor.

Education and ChildcareMedical CareResearch and Studies

“Children born after induced labour ‘may score lower in tests at 12’”

Debunking a panic headline on

Mar 9, 2023

Hands demonstrate ASL letters, from A-Z.

Childhood Developmental MilestonesEarly Childhood EducationEducation and Childcare

Should I Teach My Child Baby Sign Language?

Q&A on enrichment

Mar 3, 2023

A lightbulb is made of crumpled yellow paper, with the other parts of the lightbulb drawn by hand.

Childhood Developmental MilestonesEarly Childhood EducationEducation and Childcare

How Can I Make My Baby Smarter?

Q&A on IQ points

Mar 3, 2023

A toddler sits on a couch poking at an iPad and smiling.

Education and ChildcareResearch and StudiesTechnologyTelevision

Infant Screen Time and Academic Success

A panic headline from CNN

Feb 16, 2023

A child sits on a couch playing with a fidget spinner. His mother, seated next to him, kisses him on the forehead.

ADHDData and StatisticsEducation and ChildcareVitamins, Medications, and Supplements

ADHD Diagnoses in Children

Answering your questions with Erin O’Connor, EdD

Feb 9, 2023

Close up of a calendar with days crossed off and the 12th of the month circled.

Family DynamicsInfant CareTechnologyWork

Will an Extended Separation Harm My Kid?

Q&A on a military deployment

Jan 27, 2023