“parenting” Charts
Childrearing Responsibilities Still Fall to the Mother »
While the labor force has undergone dramatic changes in past decades, most Americans still maintain more traditional views on the…
Do Parents Know What Their Kids Are Doing? »
Most parents believe that their high school age teens do not drink alcohol or use marijuana. However, the reality is…
Quality Relationships Related to Family Dinners »
Parents and children that eat meals together tend to have better relationships. As shown in my other charts tagged under…
Tale of Two Parents »
The standard portrayals of economic life for ordinary Americans and their families paint a picture of stagnancy, even decline, amidst…
Parenting Quality Distribution by Income Quintile »
The quality of U.S. parenting, as measured on the HOME scale, strongly varies by income. In other words, the skills…
Gun Safety and Our Children »
As it stands, parents who own firearms are more likely to talk to their kids about gun safety. However, 18%…
Shifting Landscape of the Stay-At-Home Dad »
Nearly twice as many fathers stay at home today as in 1989, and their reasons for doing so are changing…
Google Search Data Shows Parental Shortcomings »
Google Search Data shows that U.S. parents are far more likely to inquire about their son's intelligence and their daughter's…
Where do infants and toddlers spend their time? »
Experiences during infant and toddler years shape the architecture of the brain and lay the foundation for future growth and…
Your Mother's Day Gift Guide »
In 2012, Only 3.2% of moms got a day off from parenting, despite 13.6% reporting it as their most sought…
At-home Dads Take Childcare and Housework Responsibilities »
The Boston College Center for Work & Family asked fathers how childcare and housework tasks were divided before and after…
Less Than 1/2 of States Have Infant/Toddler Care Credential »
When funding to programs like the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) gets cut, child care quality declines and…
Federal Program CCDBG Reaching 18% of Needy Children »
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) includes dedicated funding to improve the quality of care for infants and…
Student Parents in Community College, Time Spent Caregiving »
Many students with children, especially women with children, spend many hours a week caring for them. Almost seven in ten…
Fireworks: Injuries by Fireworks Type »
Fireworks are a fun part of our Independence Day celebrations. However, they can be misused, and thousands of people are…
Fireworks: Most Injured Body Parts »
Fireworks are a fun part of our Independence Day celebrations. However, they can be misused, and thousands of people are…
Parent Engagement Prevents Teen Substance Abuse »
The data displayed above indicates that the involvement of parents in the lives of teens makes a significant impact in…
Dads' Time Off After Most Recent Birth/Adoption »
This chart is excerpted from the Boston College Center for Work and Family study The New Dad: Caring, Committed, and…
Parent Income Keeping Kids Off the Field »
According to a recent survey, household income is a huge factor in whether or not kids can afford to be…
Teen Birth Rate is Declining »
The teen birth rate has been dropping over the past few years. Whether this is due to better sex education,…
Important Factors in Selecting an MD for Children »
The most important factor to parents when selecting a medical doctor for their children is whether or not the MD's…
1 in 8 High School Seniors Use Study Drugs »
Only 1 in 100 parents believe their teens have used “study drugs,” while recent studies report 1 in 10 10th-graders…
Modern Age Parenting: Computers and Child Rearing »
In response to the perceived effects of computers on their 0 - 8 year old children, parents lauded computers as…
Modern Age Parenting: Time in Front of the Screen »
The amount of time parents spend in front of the TV had a direct effect on their children's habits, with…
Modern Age Parenting: Turn that Off!!! »
In response to a survey question that asked whether or not "negotiating media use causes conflicts in our home," a…
Modern Age Parenting: Tech and Child Rearing »
In response to a survey question that asked whether or not smartphones and tablets made parenting easier, American parents were…
Modern Age Parenting: Media Tech in the Home »
7 out of 10 parents of young children aged 0 - 8 now have smartphones in the home, with the…