data dive

Close up of the ear of a baby sleeping on their back.

Research and StudiesSafetySleep

White Noise and Developmental Delays

Why you should drown out the scaremongering

Oct 2, 2023

Two parents kiss a baby on either cheek.

Family ConflictFamily Dynamics

How to Baby-Proof Your Relationship

A decline in marital happiness after kids is common—but not inevitable

Sep 28, 2023

Smiling young child flexes and shows of a bandaid from a recent vaccination.

Common IllnessesCOVIDMedical CareVaccinations

Your Guide to Vaccines During Pregnancy and Early Childhood

How they work; preparing for the 2023 cold, flu, and COVID season; and more

Sep 25, 2023

Pregnant person massages their temples while sitting on a couch.

ADHDHealth and WellnessMental HealthSelf Care

Stress In Pregnancy

One good study—and one bad one—about the effects on the baby

Sep 18, 2023

A patient looks out a window while getting an annual mammogram at a hospital.

Chronic ConditionsHealth and WellnessMedical CareSexual Wellness

Is Cancer Really on the Rise Among Younger Adults?

Breast cancer and new panic headlines

Sep 11, 2023

A child with an ear infection holds their ear and looks sad.

Common IllnessesHealth and WellnessMedical CareVitamins, Medications, and Supplements

Why Kids Get So Many Ear Infections

And how to treat them

Sep 7, 2023

A woman wearing a scarf around her neck looks worried as she checks a thermometer.

Common IllnessesCOVIDHealth and WellnessVaccinations

What's Going On With COVID?

And what precautions make sense, whether to get a booster, COVID and pregnancy, and more

Sep 5, 2023

A parent holds up a child, dressed as a superhero, as the child flies through the air.

Family DynamicsParenting Techniques

One Thing to Make Parenting Easier

A strategy for dealing with challenges

Aug 31, 2023

A close up of a person looking down at a bottle of olive oil while cooking.

Data LiteracyFood and Nutrition

Can You Really Make Your Baby Smarter By Eating a Mediterranean Diet?

Lessons from the latest panic headlines

Aug 28, 2023

A parent places their hand on their baby's forehead to test for a fever. The baby is tucked under a blanket and looks sick.

Common IllnessesMedical CareVaccinations

New RSV Prevention Drug for Babies and Toddlers

And who should consider getting it

Aug 24, 2023

An anemic person looks worn down while looking into the mirror.

Health and WellnessMedical CareVitamins, Medications, and Supplements

Why You Should Test for Anemia

It is incredibly common—but usually simple to treat

Aug 21, 2023

An older running in a marathon tosses water on herself as she crossed the finish line, arms raised.

Fitness, Exercise, and RunningHealth and Wellness

Competing With Your Younger Self

What running times can tell us about slowing down

Aug 17, 2023

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 child holds up an abacus with green and red beads arranged to look like a data chart.

Data and StatisticsData LiteracyParenting Techniques

Data Literacy for Parenting

The statistical tools you need once you have kids

Aug 10, 2023

A new parent covers their face in sadness as they sit on a couch holding a baby.

Health and WellnessPostpartum Depression

Zuranolone and Postpartum Depression

How to know if new FDA-approved drug could be right for you

Aug 7, 2023

A parent holds a child while writing tasks in a planner calendar.

Family ConflictFamily DynamicsFamily SchedulingParental Leave

A Strategy for Dividing Household Labor More Equally

Total Responsibility Transfer

Aug 3, 2023

Close-up of HFMD blisters on a child's feet.

Common IllnessesHealth and WellnessMedical Care

Everything You Need to Know About Hand, Foot, and Mouth

Diagnosis, treatment, pregnancy, and more

Jul 31, 2023

A close up of a person opening a red packet of artificial sweetener over a cup of coffee.

Food and NutritionHealth and WellnessSafety

Is Aspartame Really Linked to Cancer?

Panic headlines and the WHO's recent update

Jul 27, 2023

Small child in pink dress sits on a toilet in a peach bathroom.

PoopPotty Training

The Best Potty Training Advice

Techniques, tips, and survey data

Jul 24, 2023

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Family DynamicsHealth and WellnessMedical CareMental HealthPostpartum Depression

Your Postpartum Support Team

Five professionals you may need after birth

Jul 20, 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

Personal view from a pregnant woman of her stomach from above. She is holding a stuffed rabbit and ultrasound.

Books and EntertainmentMedical CareSleep

Three Big Changes in Pregnancy Data

Updates since Expecting Better

Jul 10, 2023

A pregnant person in labor is comforted by a doula who is guiding her through birth.

Health and WellnessMedical CareMental HealthPostpartum Depression

Why You Might Want a Doula

What's behind one the best-established pieces of evidence in maternity care?

Jul 6, 2023

A close up shot of a foot stepping onto an old-fashioned scale on a blue rug.

Data and StatisticsHealth and WellnessResearch and Studies

Is There a Link Between BMI and Health?

Unpacking the data on weight

Jul 3, 2023