Parenting
Journalists who cover parenting issues find topics far more complex than potty-training or first day of school jitters. Parenting issues encompass transgendered teens, playground bullying, social networking, sexual harassment, bipolar disorder and life-career balance.
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The Gender Wage Gap: 2009
The fact sheet finds that the gender wage gap narrowed slightly in 2009, but progress in closing the gap has slowed considerably since the early '90s.
Barriers to Obesity Prevention in Head Start
About one-third of children who enter Head Start are overweight or obese. But the study finds that Head Start program directors lack the money, time and knowledge to adequately address child obesity.
The Nation’s Children 2010
A compilation of the latest statistics on the health and welfare of U.S. children, including individual fact sheets on each state.
2009 Parents and Teens Attitude Tracking Study Report
Following a decade of consistent decline, the national study finds marked upswings in teen drug use.
Persistent Fear and Anxiety Can Affect Young Children’s Learning and Development
The report summarizes the effects of and misconceptions about fear-eliciting experiences that occur early in life.
The Interactive Effects of Stress Reactivity and Family Adversity on Socioemotional Behavior and School Readiness
The study finds that emotionally sensitive children possess a great potential to thrive when raised in supportive, nurturing and encouraging environments.
"Financial and Family Stress Linked to Child Maltreatment in Rural Areas"
The brief finds that rural families that that have been reported of child abuse are more likely than urban families to be headed by a single parent and endure economic and family stress.
“There’s No Place Like Home: Home Visiting Programs Can Support Pregnant Women and New Parents”
The brief reviews the effectiveness of existing home visiting programs for vulnerable families.
“Maternal Depression Can Undermine the Development of Young Children”
The report explores recent research on the effects of maternal depression on families and children.
“Teens and Sexting”
The report explores the role of cell phones in the sexual lives of teens and young adults.
“Why Are Young Children Missed So Often in the Census?”
The study explores why more than 1 million children under age 10 and more than three-quarters of a million children under age 5 were missed in the 2000 Decennial Census.
“Mama Says: A National Survey of Moms’ Attitudes on Fathering”
The national survey finds that 93 percent of mothers believe there is a father absence crisis in America.
“Recession Brings Many Young Adults Back to the Nest”
The report finds that while the recession has touched Americans of all ages, it has particularly affected the family patterns of young adults.
“How TANF Can Support Positive Parenting Relationships and Foster Father Involvement”
The report calls for improvements to federal services aimed at helping parents who live apart, including mediation, parent education and counseling.
“Underperforming Schools and the Education of Vulnerable Children”
The research brief suggests that underperforming schools could improve by connecting students with social workers and mental health professionals.
