Austerity policies imposed by the International Monetary Fund may harm parents’ ability to care for their children’s health, according to a study published Monday. The steep cuts in social spending ...

A new collaborative study between Boston Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, University of Pennsylvania, and Children's ...

Single parenthood has risen dramatically in the United States over time. Today, 34% of all children live in a single parent household, up from 9% in 1960. There are regrettable negative consequences ...

URBANA, Ill. - We expect parents to always take care of their children’s physical and emotional needs. But sometimes the roles are reversed, and the child assumes responsibilities beyond what is ...

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Adults know well that actions have consequences, but kids might need guidance to make this connection. Here’s how to ensure they don’t learn it the hard way. Mistakes are an inescapable part of life.