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In an article about the Ruby Franke child abuse scandal, a woman with blonde hair smiles as a baby side eyes her.

‘8 Passengers,’ 6 Counts of Felony Child Abuse

Ruby Franke’s rise to fame reveals the inexplicable allure of family content creators and the danger of giving platforms to just anybody.…

September 26, 2023

Parenting Styles and Their Differing Outcomes

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

Read about the four different approaches adults take when raising kids.…

May 15, 2023

In an article about the film Aftersun, an image of the two main characters, a father and daughter, embracing.

‘Aftersun’ Is a Father-Daughter Film for the Contemporary Age

Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University

This tragically beautiful film provides a fresh perspective on parent-child relationships.…

March 18, 2023

In an article about Chelsea Handler’s recent Netflix special “Revolution,” is an image of Handler on a stage, facing a crowd of people in a dark room.

It’s a Revolution

Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia

Chelsea Handler’s recent Netflix special embraces taboo concepts, all while supplying a consistent stream of comically candid jokes.…

March 16, 2023

An illustration of a Toddlers and Tiara contestant, dressed up in a gown and tiara under two bright spotlights.

‘Toddlers and Tiaras’: Gross or Glam?

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

TLC’s hit reality TV show followed young pageant girls’ journeys to stardom — but it wasn't always pretty.…

September 20, 2021

in an article about divorce, two people sitting side by side

11 Survival Tips for Living Together During Divorce

Daniel Reed

There is an increasing number of couples who choose to live together even in the midst of ending their marriage. It may seem strange, but there are ways to make it work.…

June 28, 2021

Image of a baby eating food in an article about baby-led weaning

Baby-Led Weaning Is the Newest Way To Feed Your Infant

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

This feeding method is a way to introduce solid food to babies earlier, and it's becoming widely popular among parents.…

December 10, 2020

‘Caillou the Grownup’ Shows the Terrifying Future of a Spoiled Child

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

This YouTube series imagines the titular (some might say obnoxious) character of the original PBS children's series as an adult — with the same off-putting mindset he had as a child.…

November 17, 2020

Elmo with Donald Trump haircut sesame street in today's political climate illustration by Natasha McDonald

In Polarizing Times, ‘Sesame Street’ Tackles Intense Issues Head On

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Whether it's autism or addiction, the long-running kids show continues to engage with pressing matters in our current social and political climate.…

October 27, 2019

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