Child Development
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The Ocean's Cry for Help: Gotta-See Videos
Posted by DNews Editors Tue May 22, 2012 05:02 PM ET | 0
What happens if we kill the world's oceans? Nothing good. Read more
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As Vaccinations Decline, Whooping Cough Returns
Posted by Benjamin Radford Mon May 14, 2012 04:56 PM ET | 0
Has a whooping cough outbreak in Washington State been caused by parents? Read more
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Three-Year-Old Breast-feeds on Time Cover: Risque or Ridiculous?
Posted by Sheila Eldred Thu May 10, 2012 02:38 PM ET | 0
Why does the sight of a woman breast-feeding her 3-year-old son make us squeamish? Read more
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Teen Bashes Fashion Ads for 'Fake' Photos
Posted by Benjamin Radford Tue May 8, 2012 10:19 AM ET | 0
A teen girl is challenging the fashion industry to cut down on airbrushed photos; that may prove very difficult. Read more
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Do Girls Really Want To Look Like Barbie?
Posted by Benjamin Radford Thu Apr 26, 2012 08:20 AM ET | 0
Many people believe that girls idolize Barbie and see her as a physical ideal -- but what does the research say? Read more
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Return of the Choking Game: How Big a Threat Is It?
Posted by Benjamin Radford Mon Apr 16, 2012 06:37 PM ET | 0
There has been extensive, mostly alarmist, coverage of the threat, but what does research say? Read more
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Hunger Games: Confronting Violence in Tween Books
Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Apr 3, 2012 02:41 PM ET | 0
Are violent books like "The Hunger Games" harmful or helpful to young adults? Read more
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Half of Preschoolers Don't Go Outside With Parents
Posted by Sheila Eldred Mon Apr 2, 2012 04:27 PM ET | 0
Kids who do go outside are more likely to be boys, have regular playmates, and have parents who exercise frequently. Read more
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Teens Today vs 1982: Smoke Less, More Safe Sex
Posted by Lori Cuthbert Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:16 PM ET | 0
Among other surprises in this infographic: far fewer teens today are aiming to be scientists and engineers. Read more
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Japan, One Year Later: In the Radiation Zone
Posted by Ian O'Neill Fri Mar 9, 2012 08:08 PM ET | 0
One year after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, Ian Thomas Ash traveled back into the Fukushima radiation zone to interview the people he met last year. Read more
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Take That, Tiger Mom
Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Mar 7, 2012 10:14 AM ET | 0
Authoritarian parents are more likely to end up with disrespectful children who engage in delinquent behaviors, a study found. Read more
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Campbell's To Phase Out BPA
Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Mar 6, 2012 12:27 PM ET | 0
Now, those concerned about BPA are looking at the FDA to enact laws restricting the hormone-disrupting chemical. Read more
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Girls Confident in Science and Math
Posted by Benjamin Radford Tue Mar 6, 2012 10:53 AM ET | 0
Contrary to public opinion, girls are interested in math and science. Read more
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Young Footballers Get Hit Hard In Practice
Posted by Sheila Eldred Thu Feb 23, 2012 01:25 PM ET | 0
Kids as young as 7 years old sustain over 100 hits in a single season. Read more
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Does Spoonfeeding Make Babies Fat?
Posted by Sheila Eldred Wed Feb 8, 2012 11:36 AM ET | 0
Letting babies use their own hands to eat might have a positive influence on their long-term diets. Read more
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