About a third of pregnant women in the US lack sufficient vitamin D to support healthy pregnancies − new research
Vitamin D has long been known to play essential roles in boosting immune health and protecting the nervous system. New research now points to its critical importance in fetal development as well.
Parents don’t need to try harder – to ease parenting stress, forget self‑reliance and look for ways to share the care
A paradigm shift toward more social support is in order. It may sound countercultural, but really it’s a return to how people have raised children for thousands of years.
Teen drivers face unique challenges during ‘100 deadliest days’ of summer, but safety measures can make a difference
The summer months can be especially deadly for teenage drivers. Training, road restrictions and adult guidance can help teen drivers stay safe during the summer and beyond.
Getting beyond answers like ‘fine’ and ‘nothing’: 5 simple ways to spark real talk with kids
Kids have a lot to say. Sometimes they just need a little help to feel confident speaking up.
Texas Tech’s new limits on how faculty teach gender identity and sexual orientation challenge more than free speech
A new memo blocks graduate students from writing theses or dissertations on certain topics, raising questions about academic freedom and the purpose of higher education.
More universities are disinviting commencement speakers who might challenge students’ ideas, unraveling an apolitical tradition
It’s no longer uncommon for scheduled university commencement speakers to have their invitations rescinded following backlash over their politics.
How Black male college athletes deal with anti‑Black stereotypes on campus
Black male athletes at Division I schools say they alter their speech, dress and other behaviors to gain acceptance in mostly white academic and athletic settings.
Students with disabilities often left on the sidelines when it comes to school sports
Although disabled students are supposed to have equal access to school sports, questions remain about whether they participate at the same rate as their nondisabled peers.
Student‑athletes find more power in the changing legal landscape of college sports
The ability to make money through endorsements is complicating the world of college sports. Do athletes have too much power?
High school sports are losing athletes to private clubs, but schools can keep them by focusing on character development
More student-athletes are opting to play sports for private clubs rather than their varsity high school teams. To retain more athletes, schools should focus less on competition.