Research has shown correlations between single parenting and adolescents' lower socioeconomic status and lower educational attainment, among other things. But could conflict-riddled two-parent households also have negative effects on kids?
When famous people are caught in torrid romantic entanglements, it's not just tabloid fodder. It also can put a hard stop on career ambitions for both parties. See more »
The news is filled with a never-ending stream of tragedy and cruelty, but also with gestures and acts meant to improve the lives of others -- and the world. Here are 10 of our favorites. See more »
Famous fathers tend to focus on their jobs, and consequently, some aren't necessarily deserving of Dad of the Year awards. Still, each of the dads on this list is a fascinating case study in how career success intermingles with raising kids. See more »
Famous moms are everywhere these days. Just open up a celebrity tabloid, and it's tough to avoid the baby bumps and bassinets. But the 10 famous moms on this list had more than just star power going for them. See more »
Homosexuality has become increasingly accepted, yet social resistance to gay parenting still simmers, often hinging on bygone stereotypes. What myths can scientific evidence dispel about same-sex parents? See more »
Neurologist-turned-shrink Sigmund Freud formulated theories of childhood development that others have spun into practical parenting advice. What would the groundbreaking psychoanalyst have to say about today's child rearing methods? See more »
Recession-sapped family budgets may not leave room for luxuries such as college application coaches anymore, but there are still many signs of overparenting out there. How do you know if it's time to step back? See more »
Peruse the parenting aisle in a book store, and you'll find myriad titles all espousing different methods for raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted kids. Which unconventional parenting methods have been snagging headlines lately? See more »
Traditionally, men have served as the breadwinner for a family while women governed the domestic sphere. But have the tables turned? And is the recession behind it? See more »
You know these people. They dart in front of you when you're checking out at the store. They cut you off on the highway with nary a signal. Are they just jerks, or could something else be going on with them? See more »
