Health Aug 28 Surgeon General addresses growing stress and mental health struggles facing parents By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Murrey Jacobson, Alexa Gold
Nation Feb 23 Watch 6:19 The dangers of parents sharing their children’s lives on social media A new investigation looks at the disturbing world of so-called "kidfluencers" and the moms who run their accounts. One in three preteens say being an influencer is a career goal, but the reality poses serious risks to underage girls. Stephanie… By Stephanie Sy, Dorothy Hastings
Nation Feb 13 Watch 10:06 ‘Momfluencers’ urged to stop showing kids on social media to protect their privacy On social media platforms, so-called "momfluencers" share parenting tips, tribulations and candid moments raising their children. Given its focus on kids, it raises questions about privacy, consent and who benefits financially. Some states are responding with new laws. Stephanie Sy… By Stephanie Sy, Sam Weber
Education Aug 06 Moms lose more sleep than dads during the school year, researchers find Parents spend more time actively engaged with their kids – such as helping with homework or reading together – during the school year than during summer. But the difference is almost three times greater for moms than for dads. By Todd Jones, Benjamin Cowan, Jeff Swigert, The Conversation
Health Aug 04 Pioneering athletes breaking down barriers to breastfeeding in Olympic sports Breastfeeding and high-performance sports were long an almost impossible combination for top female athletes. For the 2024 Olympic Games, pioneering mothers will show that it is possible to breastfeed and be competitive. By John Leicester, Associated Press
May 10 Baby formula shortage vexing parents, prompts White House response By Matthew Perrone, Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press On Monday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the Food and Drug Administration was “working around the clock to address any possible shortages."… Continue reading
Mar 10 Tips for helping young people cope with news about Ukraine and Russia By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang As the Russian invasion of Ukraine plays out in real time across news and social media, many parents and teachers are looking for guidance about how to talk to their young people about the crisis in Ukraine and how they… Continue reading
Dec 27 ‘You don’t teach prejudice by discussing its existence.’ How to talk to children about race and discrimination. By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Preparing and protecting children from hate and racism can be important in the wake of major world events. Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 15:31 How to handle tantrums, anxiety and other pandemic parenting challenges By PBS NewsHour There is little doubt that parenting during a pandemic has been challenging, and even with schools starting to reopen, the disruption to routines and structure has created new anxieties for parents and children alike. Hari Sreenivasan spoke with clinical psychologist… Continue watching
Aug 30 COVID-19 & The Classroom: Parents share their struggles and plans as schools reopen By PBS NewsHour Weekend Even as schools strategize reopening, parents don’t know what the upcoming school year might look like. Some are struggling with balancing work with parenting while others are trying to cope with schools shifting from a hybrid structure to remote learning. Continue reading