Reduced parenting time with fathers after divorce damages emotional security in children. Increased time mitigates negative impacts of conflict.
The EditorDecember 2018
Animal-assisted therapy trials show promising results, particularly using horses to assist autism and dogs to assist trauma.
The EditorApril 2017
There is a strong correlation between the average exposure to a poor quality neighborhood between the ages of 1 and 17 and later poor health.
The EditorApril 2017
Early childhood is a critical time to address obesity. Poor parenting has been identified as a key factor.
The EditorMarch 2017
Less ozone and fine particulate pollution from reduced fossil fuel should reduce infant mortality and respiratory disease, and raise productivity at work.
Allison LarrAugust 2016
Research identifies many low cost, practical approaches for policy makers to make big improvements in child health, even if poverty remains persistent.
Professor Janet CurrieNovember 2015
Does marriage lead to good or successful parenting, or are people with the traits of good parents more likely to marry?
Professor David C. RibarOctober 2015
U.S. study shows obesity danger even to traditional families from non-standard working hours.
Dr Daniel P. MillerSeptember 2015
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