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The Changing American Family

By Natalie Angier — 2013

American households have never been more diverse, more surprising, more baffling. In this special issue of Science Times, Natalie Angier takes stock of our changing definition of family.

Read on www.nytimes.com

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What Are the Effects of Racism on Health and Mental Health?

Racism, or discrimination based on race or ethnicity, is a key contributing factor in the onset of disease. It is also responsible for increasing disparities in physical and mental health among Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).

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An Age-by-Age Guide to Raising Boys, According to Child Development Experts

Keep them growing in the right direction with these parenting tips.

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Self-Soothing Techniques for Kids

All kids feel anxious or stressed sometimes, like when they’re getting ready for a big test. But kids who learn and think differently may feel stress more often or more intensely. Self-soothing techniques can help them relax and regain their sense of control.

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How to Handle Out-of-Control Kids

Maintaining your authority is important to your child’s well-being—and it’s important for your own emotional health too.

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How to Help Your Child Handle a Fight With Friends

It can be hard for parents to know when to step in, what support to offer, and when to stay out of their child's fight. Learn more about how to teach your kids to manage disagreements with their friends.

Sarah Vanbuskirk

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Positive LGBTQ Representation in Media Really Can Change Lives. This Touching Story Proves It.

She saw a gay character in Supergirl come out and still be loved—and it changed her life.

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How Parents of Children With Autism Can Strengthen Their Relationship

Parents of children with autism may feel more isolated from friends and family, which makes co-parenting support from partners even more significant.

Maryam Abdullah

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How Adults Can Support the Mental Health of Black Children

Psychologist Riana Elyse Anderson explains how families can communicate about race and cope with racial stress and trauma.

Maryam Abdullah

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Dr. Becky Doesn’t Think the Goal of Parenting Is to Make Your Kid Happy

Every generation, sometimes building on and sometimes rejecting what came before, develops its own ideas about parenting. For many millennials, the clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy, a.k.a. Dr. Becky, is the person whom they trust to deliver those ideas.

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How to Divide Chores Among Your Kids

Dividing chores among your kids in an organized and effective fashion is important for their development and important for your sanity as a parent.

Rachel Gurevich

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