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Harsh parenting may stunt children's brain growth, study suggests
In a recent study, kids exposed to harsh parenting had less gray matter in their prefrontal cortex …
Kelly Burch
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6 parents give advice for staying calm when your kids are getting on your nerves
The pandemic has made parenting even more challenging, but some parents have found ways to stay cal…
Kelly Burch
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A 25-year-old became the caregiver for 5 siblings after her mother died of COVID-19
Mayra Millan died from COVID-19, leaving her 6 children on their own. Her daughter, 25-year-old Van…
Kelly Burch
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Some kids are gaining independence because of the pandemic - a possible silver lining, experts say
More time at home has given some kids the opportunity to experiment with more autonomy, which has i…
Kelly Burch
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A father drowned at a California beach while trying to save his 2 children
A family of four was walking on a beach in Sonoma County when a "sneaker wave" swept them into the …
Kelly Burch
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A mom's Instagram monologues about being a parent and caregiver to a husband with cancer have gone viral
Lisa Marie Riley, whose comedy has amused parents throughout the pandemic, knows how to laugh at he…
Kelly Burch
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Staying social as a parent can be tricky. Here's how moms and dads pull it off.
From adjusting expectations to planning way ahead, these parents have found ways to keep up with th…
Kelly Burch
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Fully-remote students are less engaged with learning and classmates. Parents see the effects firsthand.
The majority of high schoolers are stressed by school. Rates are highest among full-time remote stu…
Kelly Burch
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Beyoncé's mom shared a 15-year-old video of the singer saying she wanted her 'daughter to feel about me the way I feel about my mom'
In the clip, filmed over a decade ago, Beyoncé talked about what an inspiration her mom, Tina Knowl…
Kelly Burch
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San Diego teachers may have the option to bring their kids into the classroom
The proposal highlights the difficulties of reopening schools at different paces while working pare…
Kelly Burch
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A Trump Administration policy is increasing health risks for undocumented pregnant women, doctors say
Worries over immigration status keeps many undocumented women from seeking the prenatal care they n…
Kelly Burch
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How to talk to kids about the attempted coup at the US Capitol
Many adults are still struggling to process the events of last Wednesday, but kids need accurate in…
Kelly Burch
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Dad who won a 'best beard in America' competition is using his $20,000 prize to adopt a baby
Jonathan Brannan entered the contest on a whim, and will use the $20,000 prize to help pay for the …
Kelly Burch
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Sledding is more dangerous than parents may realize, but wearing a helmet helps
Wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of head injuries like concussions, and is a best practice whil…
Kelly Burch
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What to know about platonic co-parenting - and how to make it work
A growing number of people are raising kids together, even when they're not romantically involved. …
Kelly Burch
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Why 'permissive parenting' could be hurting your kids in the long-term
Permissive parents focus on allowing their kids to do what they want, while neglecting boundaries a…
Kelly Burch
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Authoritative parenting is a psychologist-backed technique to raise confident and independent kids
Authoritative parenting is a parenting style that blends clear expectations and positive reinforcem…
Kelly Burch
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Male infertility is common, but remains a taboo issue
Male infertility contributes to about 30% of infertility cases. But women often blame themselves wh…
Amy Klein
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It's a scary time to have a baby in a hospital. Home births need to be more accessible to pregnant women.
Pregnant people face coronavirus and laboring alone at hospitals. Journalist Allison Yarrow sees th…
Allison Yarrow
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My husband and I both had bad cases of the coronavirus. Here's how we parented our children while sick.
Jericho Vincent, her husband, and 2 children all developed the coronavirus. She said it was "one of…