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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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Best Practices: "Follow My Steps"

Reporting: Best Practices — April 05, 2013, Mina Dixon

Andrew Hida's quietly compelling "Follow My Steps" was recently honored by the National Press Photographers Association.

Parents With Children at Home Weigh-In: Here's What Contributes to Violence in the United States

Research, Reports & Data — January 23, 2013, Common Sense Media and the Center for American Progress

A nationwide survey of 1,050 parents with children 18 years and younger were asked to share their thoughts about factors that contribute to violence in the country.

Rocking the Cradle: Ensuring the Rights of Parents with Disabilities and Their Children

Research, Reports & Data — December 07, 2012, National Council on Disability

The nation’s legal system does little to protect the rights of disabled parents, and parents face pervasive prejudices when fighting to begin and maintain families.

Young Children in Black Immigrant Families

resource — November 21, 2012, Migration Policy Institute

The Migration Policy Institute's National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy takes a closer look at young children in black immigrant families.

Voices on Identity, Childhood, Ethics, and Stimulants: Children Join the Debate

Research, Reports & Data — October 31, 2012, VOICES Project, London School of Economics and Political Science

The report incorporates children’s experiences into the debate on ADHD diagnoses and treatment

Appointment TV: "Don't Divorce Me!"

Reviews — September 19, 2012, Julie Drizin

A review of HBO's "Don't Divorce Me! Kids' Rules for Parents on Divorce"

Who Cares for the Sick Kids? Parents’ Access to Paid Time to Care for a Sick Child

Research, Reports & Data — July 30, 2012, Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire

The study finds that lower-earning parents had the least access to sick days and mothers were more likely than fathers to miss work to care for sick children.

Growing Up LGBT in America

Research, Reports & Data — June 20, 2012, Human Rights Campaign

The report surveyed over 10,000 LGBT youth in America.

Nurturing Dads: A Conversation with Fatherhood Expert Kevin Roy

Reporting: Best Practices — June 12, 2012, Julie Drizin

Author and associate professor of family sciences Kevin Roy talks about fatherhood and social policy.

Stepping Up for Kids: What Government and Communities Should Do to Support Kinship Families

Research, Reports & Data — May 23, 2012, Annie E. Casey Foundation

The latest data on children living in kinship care arrangements, as well a set of recommendations on how to support kinship families.

For Millennials, Parenthood Trumps Marriage

Research, Reports & Data — March 17, 2011, Pew Research Center

A 2010 Pew Research survey found that today’s 18-to 29-year-olds value parenthood far more than marriage.

Use of Spanking for Young Children and Associated Aggression between Parents

Research, Reports & Data — August 31, 2010, Pediatrics

Even minor forms of aggression between parents are linked with increased odds of parents using spanking or corporal punishment with young children, according to the report.

Parents and the Cost of Child Care

Research, Reports & Data — August 17, 2010, National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies.

Child care costs are high and rising.

First Year Maternal Employment and Child Development

Research, Reports & Data — August 05, 2010, Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development

The study finds that maternal employment during a child's first year has a neutral effect on a child's intellectual, physical and emotional development.

Television and Video Game Exposure and Development of Attention Problems

Research, Reports & Data — July 07, 2010, Pediatrics

Children who exceeded two hours of screen time per day were more likely to have attention deficit problems.