Dec 06 Watch 5:34 When it comes to screen time, parents are poor role models for kids By PBS News Hour While many parents worry about how much time their children spend glued to computers, tablets and televisions, a new study reveals the adults themselves spend more than nine hours a day in front of screens. Hari Sreenivasan talks to Jim… Continue watching
Jun 21 How much does it cost to leave the workforce to care for a child? A lot more than you think. By Kristen Doerer Two out of every three American children under the age of 5 whose parents both live together need child care because both parents work. The average cost for two kids -- an infant and a 4-year-old -- in a child… Continue reading
Jul 16 Why Samantha Bee lets her 5-year-old watch ‘Kill Bill’ and ‘Jaws’ By artsdesk Samantha Bee is a comedian, writer, former correspondent for The Daily Show and official cool parent. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch Turning parents into teachers to fight the ‘summer slide’ in reading By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Aug 04 Abandoned baby tests international laws of citizenship and parenthood By Anna Christiansen Australian immigration officials are weighing the case of Grammy, who was born via surrogacy in Thailand and was rejected by his biological parents. Grammy has down syndrome and a congenital heart defect, and is living with his 21 year-old surrogate… Continue reading
Aug 04 How do stay-at-home parents collect Social Security? By Laurence Kotlikoff Social Security expert Larry Kotilkoff advises several couples nearing retirement how to collect benefits when one spouse hasn't worked outside the home. Continue reading
Oct 21 Stanley Plumly reads from ‘Orphan Hours’ By Ellen Rolfes // Poet and veteran teacher Stanley Plumly continues his exploration of personal memories, juxtaposing his childhood with 74 years worth of knowledge and perspective on the world, in his latest collection, "Orphan Hours: Poems." In addition to his writing, Plumly… Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch How Does Health Care Reform Change Options for Young Adults? Under the new health care reform law, young adults can stay on their parents' insurance until they are 26. What options are available for young adults with limited income? Gwen Ifill looks to Mary Agnes Carey of Kaiser Health News… Continue watching
Sep 11 Watch Some Parents of Adopted Children Turn to Online Networks, Triggering Problems Parents Turn to Underground Online Networks to Give Away Foreign Adoptees… Continue watching
Aug 15 Watch To Encourage Kids’ Health, Pediatricians Add Reading to Essential Check-Up List To Encourage Kids' Health, Pediatricians Add Reading to Essential Check-Up List… Continue watching