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Gender
Where Have the Helpful Dads Gone?

Susan Newman Ph.D. on August 13, 2024

During the pandemic, men stepped up. Why are some men and women sliding back into the old gender roles of the 1920s?

During the pandemic, men stepped up. Why are some men and women sliding back into the old gender roles of the 1920s?

Pregnancy
The Well-Kept Secret About Only Children

Susan Newman Ph.D. on November 13, 2023

When I had my son a few decades ago, people asked, "When are you having another?" That is happening less and less and in most circles not at all. Here's why.

When I had my son a few decades ago, people asked, "When are you having another?" That is happening less and less and in most circles not at all. Here's why.

Family Dynamics
Why So Many Only Children Excel in School

Susan Newman Ph.D. on August 11, 2023

Research points to a distinct academic advantage for only children. Certain parenting attitudes and approaches can help equalize outcomes for kids with siblings.

Research points to a distinct academic advantage for only children. Certain parenting attitudes and approaches can help equalize outcomes for kids with siblings.

Infertility
Good News for Couples Challenged by Infertility

Susan Newman Ph.D. on May 2, 2023

Since the first IVF birth of an American baby in 1981, the use and cost of fertility treatment has been rising. More insurance coverage and lower costs are on the horizon.

Since the first IVF birth of an American baby in 1981, the use and cost of fertility treatment has been rising. More insurance coverage and lower costs are on the horizon.

Parenting
Avoiding the Perfect Mother Trap

Susan Newman Ph.D. on January 4, 2023

Mothers remain targets, scrutinized and made to feel inadequate in their childrearing decisions. Here's how to break free from unrealistic expectations.

Mothers remain targets, scrutinized and made to feel inadequate in their childrearing decisions. Here's how to break free from unrealistic expectations.

Career
Best Age for Kids to Start Doing Chores

Susan Newman Ph.D. on November 1, 2022

Kids need to do household work, and not just to make things easier on you. Here’s why this is a developmental imperative.

Kids need to do household work, and not just to make things easier on you. Here’s why this is a developmental imperative.

Family Dynamics
Will I Regret Not Giving My Only Child a Sibling? 

Susan Newman Ph.D. on May 31, 2022

Easily asked, the question of whether or not to have a second child is not so simple to answer. But there are factors you can consider that will help guide your decision.

Easily asked, the question of whether or not to have a second child is not so simple to answer. But there are factors you can consider that will help guide your decision.

Sleep
4 Unusual Scientific Facts to Motivate You to Walk More

Susan Newman Ph.D. on April 28, 2022

What you don’t know about walking's emotional, physical and psychological benefits. Time to rethink walking and discover surprising new techniques for you and your children.

What you don’t know about walking's emotional, physical and psychological benefits. Time to rethink walking and discover surprising new techniques for you and your children.