Child development

Reporter Helena Bottemiller Evich unravels issues with the global food chain in the case of cinnamon applesauce pouches tainted with lead.

from Good Food

Senators berated Mark Zuckerberg and four other social media CEOs on child safety and their platforms. But there’s no consensus on legislation to address it.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

With state governments largely abdicating any role in getting kids back into classrooms, some schools have turned to private companies for a reimagined version of the truant officer.

Chronic absenteeism crisis: Quarter of kids miss 10+ days per year

With state governments largely abdicating any role in getting kids back into classrooms, some schools have turned to private companies for a reimagined version of the truant officer.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Preschools that receive state funding largely can’t expel or suspend students. What does that mean for schools that have seen an uptick in bad behavior?

CA generally can’t kick out unruly preschoolers. How are teachers faring?

Preschools that receive state funding largely can’t expel or suspend students. What does that mean for schools that have seen an uptick in bad behavior?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Caleigh and Candice touch the “third rail” of climate change: Is it better for the planet if you decide not to have a child – and should you factor that into your own family planning…

Should I have children?

Caleigh and Candice touch the “third rail” of climate change: Is it better for the planet if you decide not to have a child – and should you factor that into your own family planning…

from The Anti-Dread Climate Podcast

California and dozens of other states are suing Meta, alleging it intentionally built Facebook and Instagram with addictive features that harm young users.

States take Meta to court. Can they rein in big tech?

California and dozens of other states are suing Meta, alleging it intentionally built Facebook and Instagram with addictive features that harm young users.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

For some teens nationwide, LinkedIn is currently the hot social media platform. That’s according to Anya Kamenetz, a writer who covers parenting.

Why are some teens choosing LinkedIn over Instagram and TikTok?

For some teens nationwide, LinkedIn is currently the hot social media platform. That’s according to Anya Kamenetz, a writer who covers parenting.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Orange Unified School District is the latest in the state to require schools to notify parents if students come out as transgender. What’s driving these policies?

‘Forced outing’: Parental rights activists clash with LGBTQ advocates

Orange Unified School District is the latest in the state to require schools to notify parents if students come out as transgender. What’s driving these policies?

from Greater LA

CA Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday sued the Chino school district over its policy requiring staff to notify parents if students identify as a different gender at school.

Chino school district’s ‘forced outing’ policy: Student safety at risk?

CA Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday sued the Chino school district over its policy requiring staff to notify parents if students identify as a different gender at school.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Los Angeles Unified has opened a new grade to all 4-year-olds — called universal transitional kindergarten. Who’s enrolling? Why are many families opting out?

LA Unified has a brand new grade. Will 4-year-olds enroll?

Los Angeles Unified has opened a new grade to all 4-year-olds — called universal transitional kindergarten. Who’s enrolling? Why are many families opting out?

from Greater LA

The Huntington Beach City Council recently moved ahead with a plan to restrict access for children and teens to books deemed “obscene” at public libraries.

Who gets to decide what's ‘obscene’ in restricting access to books?

The Huntington Beach City Council recently moved ahead with a plan to restrict access for children and teens to books deemed “obscene” at public libraries.

from Greater LA

Family estrangements have become increasingly common in recent years between adult children and their parents. What's changed and what can be done to bridge the divide?

Rules of estrangement: Why are adult children cutting off their parents?

Family estrangements have become increasingly common in recent years between adult children and their parents. What's changed and what can be done to bridge the divide?

from Life Examined

In her new book “Fat Talk,” Virginia Sole-Smith exposes society's anti-fat bias and the issues surrounding childhood obesity.

'Fat Talk' reframes how to talk to kids about weight in a dieting world

In her new book “Fat Talk,” Virginia Sole-Smith exposes society's anti-fat bias and the issues surrounding childhood obesity.

from Good Food

The state approved hundreds of millions of federal dollars to help child care providers through the pandemic. Eight months later, most payments haven't arrived.

Child care workers waiting for state money face debt, closure

The state approved hundreds of millions of federal dollars to help child care providers through the pandemic. Eight months later, most payments haven't arrived.

from Greater LA

Puberty is starting younger and younger, especially estrogen-dominant puberty.

Kids are going through puberty earlier. Three kids and one teen share their fears, joys, and most hilarious moments

Puberty is starting younger and younger, especially estrogen-dominant puberty.

from Bodies

From the Embodied podcast, we bring you “Decided: Child-Free not Childless.” Embodied host Anita Rao has interrogated many aspects of parenthood.

More Women are Choosing a Child-Free – not Childless – Life

From the Embodied podcast, we bring you “Decided: Child-Free not Childless.” Embodied host Anita Rao has interrogated many aspects of parenthood.

from Bodies

Eighth graders’ understanding of U.S. history and civics is declining, according to data out this week. The results may signal a democracy in trouble.

Students don’t know US history as well as before. Worrisome?

Eighth graders’ understanding of U.S. history and civics is declining, according to data out this week. The results may signal a democracy in trouble.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Need TV recommendations for the little ones at home? Check out “Bluey,” “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” and “Pinecone and Pony.”

Why both kids and grown-ups are glued to ‘Bluey’ on Disney+

Need TV recommendations for the little ones at home? Check out “Bluey,” “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” and “Pinecone and Pony.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Nearly 60% of teen girls report feeling persistent sadness or hopelessness – the highest rate seen in the last decade, according to the CDC.

More girls than boys are suffering mentally, says CDC

Nearly 60% of teen girls report feeling persistent sadness or hopelessness – the highest rate seen in the last decade, according to the CDC.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending earlier and more aggressive interventions for kids who are severely overweight. The move is prompting serious debate.

Can surgery and medication help kids who are severely overweight?

The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending earlier and more aggressive interventions for kids who are severely overweight. The move is prompting serious debate.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand