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You thought the little spat between you and your co-worker last week was over and done. Maybe not. A new study suggests that it may have left a lasting residue in ...

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TV often gets a bad rap for the effects it has on children, often for good reason. In terms of child behavior, previous research shows that kid viewers emulate the behavior they see, both good and bad. Now, new Read more...

You've resolved to get healthier this year, but you still can't seem to carve out gym time. Don't sweat it! A new study shows that short stretches of activity adding ...

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It starts with pink-themed birthday parties and progresses to health and sex-ed classes, a tricky dating pool and different career paths. Life gets more complex, but for many, the understanding of gender remains simple: Martians and Venusians are fundamentally ...

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You love your hubby’s support for gender equality and that he does a good share of the housework. But the pluses don’t stop there. Research reveals another reason to appreciate a gender egalitarian dad—his daughters are likely to have higher career ...

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We often encourage our kids to do good deeds simply for the sake of being good and helpful. Now, a new study suggests that ...

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Food allergies for kids are unpleasant enough when you factor in the stress of avoiding certain foods, finding food alternatives and the possibly life-threatening allergic reactions. But child food allergies seem to be related ...

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With research increasingly showing that drinking alcohol is detrimental to teenagers' (and certainly younger kids') still-developing brains, you may want to think twice about letting your kid sip during the holidays if your usual policy is no drinking. Consistency ...

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Just how “family friendly” are our elected officials?

Working Mother Media President Carol Evans took center stage last week on “The Cycle,” an ensemble political talk show on MSNBC, ...

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Hey, it's not just for moms anymore: Dads, too, are looking for a little respect in the work life balance circle, according to a new study from Boston ...

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