Some animals really enjoy the home comforts that come with staying with mum and dad for a long time. Below, we've picked out 19 animals that have a very close and long-lasting bond with their loving ...

New surveys show that today’s intensive parenting has benefits, not just risks, and most young adults seem happy with it, too. By Claire Cain Miller American parenting has become more involved — ...

Sonia Salari, a sociologist at the University of Utah, regularly teaches a course in family studies—and when she does, she asks her students the same question: “Who here is closest to their maternal ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to better understand the experiences of U.S. adults in the workplace. This analysis is based on 5,188 U.S. adults who are working part time or full time, who ...

Many parents share photos and videos of children on social media: birth announcements, making (an adorable) mess at the dinner table, milestones like a first step. But there are potential dangers to ...

Social media has given teens the ability to instantly connect with others and share their lives through photos, videos and status updates. Teens themselves describe these platforms as a key tool for ...

Educators are facing wrenching new tensions over whether they should tell parents when students socially transition at school. A student from California felt it was critical for his school to respect ...

It’s not uncommon to see dogs chasing their tails. You may even see a dog doing it over and over again in a circle. Sometimes when dogs are chasing their tails, they’re simply having fun. They’re ...