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Policymakers, tech companies and schools should all be part of conversations about how our society is responsible for the new realities of tech in the home after COVID-19 lockdowns.
The milf’s appeal lies in their sexual confidence, agency and knowledge – qualities particularly attractive to young men stuck between childhood independence and adult autonomy.
Physical activity and new motherhood can be hard to navigate, but physiological feedback and self-compassion can help inform decisions about when and how to exercise.
Neuroscientists know that pregnant mothers’ brains change in ways that appear to help with caring for a baby. Now researchers have identified changes in new fathers’ brains, too.
She eventually decided to become a public school teacher so she could influence a new generation of Americans.
Sensitive, responsive interactions with caregivers are crucial to babies’ brain development, social skills and even physical health.
Women have assumed different roles in alt-right movements, including organizing protests, spreading misinformation and organizing militias.
Our study in mice shows epigenetic changes in the mother can be passed to her offspring to influence a critical time in how the spine develops.
Being a parent can be tricky, and many turn to parenting guides for help in figuring out what to do. Two human development scholars have tips for picking a book that will be useful for you.
Moms in Proteomics hopes to ensure a sustainable and productive international community of expertly trained scientists, coupled with the necessary resources and tools to balance motherhood.
In families that are facing economic insecurity, fathers are more likely to experience depressive symptoms that can lead to conflict.
The mother-daughter bond is considered the strongest human bond. While there is little difference between how fathers and mothers love their children, daughters are more likely to care for their mothers.
On this Mother’s Day, keep your cash and give your wonderful mother gifts that will actually have a long-term impact on her health and well-being.
Mothers with young children are consistently identified as having lower levels of physical activity and leisure opportunities, which place their physical and mental health at risk.
Somehow, female birds manage to hold their families together despite predators, harsh conditions and sometimes, a less-than-attentive partner.
Supporting mothers’ and infants’ sleep can decrease the stressors of motherhood, improve maternal mood and mental health and promote better infant development.
A sociologist found in her research that many Americans who are opposed to abortion may nonetheless be willing to support a friend or family member seeking one.
Disabled single mother Shakira Hussein reflects on her secret weapon against adversity. Adalya, her ‘excessively mature’ daughter, appointed herself her mother’s carer and fierce protector from age 9.
Sport policy and practices to support pregnant athletes impacts athletes across all levels of sport. We have an opportunity to change the future for athletes.
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Professor of Child Public Health, Swansea University
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Assistant Professor in Kinesiology, University of The Fraser Valley
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Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of The Future of Work Lab, Podcast at MissPerceived, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Psychology, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Clinician Scientist, Canada Research Chair in Injury Prevention and Physical Activity for Health, Sport Medicine Physician, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
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Physiotherapist & Postdoctoral Fellow, Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, Western University
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Principal Lecturer in Social and Family Dynamics, Arizona State University
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Associate Professor Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds
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Principal Lecturer in Family and Human Development, Arizona State University
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Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University
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Associate Professor of Sociology, University of British Columbia
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Honorary Associate Professor, Australian National University
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Senior Research Fellow, Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Turku
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Professor of Midwifery, Associate Dean Research and HDR, Midwifery Discipline Leader, Western Sydney University
