Health Jul 23 ‘This is not working.’ Parents juggling jobs and child care under COVID-19 see no good solutions By Laura Santhanam
Making Sen$e Aug 15 Watch 8:38 An economist’s analysis of data on parenting, from breastfeeding to co-sleeping Raising a child is complicated and potentially confusing, with conflicting advice available everywhere a parent turns. Economist Emily Oster, a mother of two, dug into the data to help other parents make informed choices about managing their little ones --… By Paul Solman
Arts Jul 01 Watch 3:00 In a difficult world, why kids need to know the truth Many parents struggle with how to set limits for their kids, to cultivate discipline and appropriate behavior. But what happens when it’s the world that appears unruly, and it’s up to parents to explain why? Author Karen Russell shares her…
Making Sen$e May 20 In America, inequality begins in the womb Sadly, zip codes of birth do matter in the U.S. and they matter more than we think, argues economist John Komlos. By John Komlos
Nation Mar 16 Are you guilty of ‘oversharenting’? You’ve seen them in your Facebook feed. Maybe you’re one yourself — a parent who shares. A lot. A “sharent.”… By Margaret Myers
May 07 Best and worst states to be a working mom By Sarah McHaney Parents have an increasing number of items to juggle, so striking the right work-life balance can be tricky. Women in particular seek balance -- they comprise of half the workforce but still perform the majority of housework and child care. Continue reading