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Bed-sharing has no impact on children’s psychological development

Parental bed-sharing is unlikely to impact children’s psychological development, new research has found. The study looked at nearly 17,000 British babies and tracked them for 11 years — finding kids who shared beds were happy and healthy. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on August 22, 2024

Pollution drives families to relocate — but only the rich can afford to live in healthier areas

Pollution levels factor in households’ decision to relocate within the United States, but only richer households can afford areas with improved air quality, a new study finds. Researchers analyse detailed origin and destination information of relocating households, rather than just aggregate migration flows, and uncover a direct link between a household’s income and their new […]

Published on August 22, 2024

Organized youth sports are increasingly for the privileged

A sweeping study of U.S. youth sports participation over the past 60 years found that there has been a significant increase over time in kids playing organized sports — but particularly among more privileged, educated families. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on August 22, 2024