The Carpenter Vs. The Gardener: Two Models Of Modern Parenting
Many parents think they can shape their child into a particular kind of adult. Psychologist Alison Gopnik says the science suggests otherwise.
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10 Children Living Amid Feces Were Tortured For 'Sadistic Purpose,' Police Say
Police found them living in squalor. Their parents were charged after an investigation revealed "a long and continuous history of severe physical and emotional abuse."
In Traditional First-Lady Style, Melania Trump To Unveil Her Policy Goals
Melania Trump often stays on the sidelines. But Monday she's outlining her initiatives — at a moment when her husband is under intense scrutiny.
Melania Trump's Policy Priorities To Focus On The 'Many Issues' Facing Children
First lady Melania Trump has kept a relatively low profile, but she'll take a traditional step next week when she unveils a suite of policy initiatives focused on children.
Children Face The Greatest Danger From Chemical Weapons
The effects of such weapons are more devastating for a number of reasons. And if children survive, they suffer from the trauma of the attack for far more years because they have more years to live.
California Lawmakers Consider How To Regulate Homeschools After Abuse Discovery
After homeschool parents in California were arrested for torture and abuse, two legislative proposals to strengthen California's loose oversight of homeschools are on the table.
Child Poverty, Hunger Remain Major Problems In North Carolina
A new report shows child poverty and hunger remain major problems for children in the Triad, and researchers are worried about the impact these struggles are having on child development and future
ACLU Sues ICE For Allegedly Separating 'Hundreds' Of Migrant Families
The American Civil Liberties Union says that U.S. immigration authorities have forcibly separated migrant parents, most of them asylum seekers, from their minor children for no legitimate reason.
U.K. Supermarkets To Ban Energy Drinks For Shoppers Under 16
In March, many U.K. grocery stores will check IDs for energy drink purchases. Teachers, nutritionists and public health researchers have called for the measures — as has celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
CDC: Flu Season Getting Even Worse, Especially For Children
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu hospitalizations are the highest since the CDC started tracking those numbers, and we may only be halfway through the season.