Federal Subsidies Critical to Low-Income Families Facing Rising Child Care Costs

Low-income families have been hit hard by the rising cost of child care in America, and federal child care subsidies are one of the most important ways to mitigate rising child care costs that, for some households, now represent more than a third of their annual income, according to new research from the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire.

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Is Your Home a Health Hindrance? Experts Weigh In

If you want to improve your health, doctors often suggest making changes to your diet or exercise routine. But what about making changes to your house? A compelling new study is underway at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to see how your home may impact your health. For several weeks experts will analyze 100 homes, taking note of everything from the types of food people keep in their cupboards to the layout of the houses themselves. They will also track the physical well-being of patients, charting height and weight, stress and cholesterol levels.

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Power of Prayer: Studies Find Prayer Can Lead to Cooperation, Forgiveness in Relationships

Praying for a romantic partner or close friend can lead to more cooperative and forgiving behavior toward the partner, according to a new study co-authored by a Florida State University researcher.

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Loyola Pediatrician Says Put Baby on Back to Sleep and Tummy to Play

Thanks to the American Academy of Pediatrics, most parents know the safest way for an infant to sleep is on their back. The campaign has reduced the number of children who have died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) has declined by more than half. But sleeping is only a portion of the infant’s day. What should parents do when their baby is awake?

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NCFL Announces $10 Million Family Learning Initiative

The National Center for Family Literacy and Toyota announced Toyota Family Learning, an initiative that creates a new model for literacy by expanding it beyond the walls of the classroom and into homes and communities. Grant applications are being accepted for the first phase.

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Couples’ Thoughts During Disagreements Affect Relationship Satisfaction. Women are more likely than men to blame their partner, a new study also finds.

People who are unhappy in their romantic relationship spend more time during a disagreement thinking about how angry and frustrated they are, but happy couples coordinate their thoughts so that when one partner has many emotional thoughts, the other has few, according to a new study recently published online in the National Communication Association’s journal, Communication Monographs.

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Young Women Hold the Key to Success of Sunless Tanning Products

Sunless tanning — whether with lotions, bronzers or tanning pills — has been promoted as an effective substitute to dodge the health risks of ultraviolet rays, but if the products don’t provide the perfect tan, young women likely will not use them, according to a Baylor University researcher.

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Olympian Kerri Strug Shares Tips for a Blissful Mother's Day

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Homeowner Groups Can Support Native Species in Suburbia

Although it’s known that home construction in suburban areas can have negative impacts on native plant and animals, a recent study suggests that well-managed development such as provided by homeowners associations can support native wildlife and promote species diversity.

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Guilt Emerges as Expectations Change for Working Couples

Cornell University ILR School Assistant Professor Beth Livingston has worked on research that shows dads experiencing the work-family guilt long associated with working moms.

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