For many children, realism isn't really the objective, so we should probably stop looking for that in their art.

In the Emoji Age, pencil-pushing may soon be a lost art.

Many school districts are reexamining ''no nit' policies that keep healthy kids out of the classroom.

The Gender Guardian offers 12 years of education, from elementary school to college.

Thirdhand smoke is residual smoke and chemicals that linger in surfaces and still cause harm to people and animals.

American Academy of Pediatrics warns heat from dishwasher can cause toxins to leach into food.

The AAP clarified their child car seat guidelines to make them easier for parents to follow.

All of the oat-based cereals tested by EWG had traces of what the World Health Organization has named a "probable carcinogen."

Study finds that only 17 percent of children create deep imaginary worlds but they also exhibit higher levels of creativity.

Sleepwalking is a misunderstood sleep disorder that's buried in more myths than facts.

The doctor who discovered the dangers of concussions says kids should avoid high-impact sports until they are 18.

The holidays have plenty of hustle and bustle, and it can overwhelm children on the autism spectrum. Sensitive Santas can help bring seasonal joy.

Scientists can only guess at how they have avoided extinction for so long.

New data shows that seniors are more sexually active than ever, leading to a sharp rise in rates of sexually transmitted diseases.

It's got to happen sooner or later. So take a deep breath — and a big sip of wine if you need it — and follow these tips for talking to your daughter about

Tips for moms on how, when, and what to talk about when talking to your son about puberty.

ncreasing fathers' support during pregnancy may lower rates of premature babies and babies born too small.

Sex. Many (but not all) animals do it.

From the neurobiology of attraction to the hard truth about online dating, these five books offer fresh takes on our quest for love.

We're all looking for happiness, which is why these late-in-life courtships are so inspiring.

Here are the key facts about the cases and what's behind them.

The same-sex marriage rulings by the Supreme Court are but the most recent in a long history of cases that reshaped the family structure.

Women who have had heart attacks want more information than they're currently getting from their cardiologists in order to move on with their lives.

Keeping sperm from being ejaculated may provide the key to creating a birth control drug for men.

Unlike many humans, some monkeys are genuinely faithful to their mates.

Picking a partner while on the Pill might have lasting ramifications on marital satisfaction, new research finds.

If you're looking for a boost in happiness, having more sex may not be your best bet.

Study found that men who ejaculated more than 21 times a month were significantly less likely to develop prostate cancer.

Cancer-causing human papilloma virus, or HPV, can be spread through kissing and oral sex.

From the researcher who discovered peacock spiders, a new Australian spider species engages in a complex game to determine if a potential mate is a virgin.

Moorland hawker dragonfly demonstrates the lengths women must go to avoid the opposite sex.

The latest black hole discovery opens a whole new universe of not-so-big black holes.

A binary star system that got too close to our resident supermassive black hole paid the ultimate price.

Through November, customers can redeem specially marked bottles of Finlandia vodka to donate a tree planting in honor of themselves, friends or family through T

Video shows a motorcyclist in Belgium stopping to rescue a kitten from the road.

Researchers discover several new species of sharks that can walk along shallow reefs on their fins.

Former oilman T. Boone Pickens talks about the need to get off foreign oil and the recent spill in the Gulf Coast.

Eco-publisher giving away copies of Riki Ott's book on the Exxon Valdez spill, <i>Not One Drop</i>, in exchange for donations to help in the Gulf coast relief e

Something seems fishy ... when asked about poor response to the disaster, the head of the Louisiana Coast Guard said: 'I'm just slow and dumb.'

Why are government officials still blocking journalists from documenting the Gulf oil spill? What are they hiding, and why is Obama letting it happen?

100,000 barrels per day and a tilting wellhead presage doomsday scenario, according to an industry insider.

But like those civilizations that have disappeared mysteriously, ours seems headed in the same direction —disaster.

Environmentalists are pledging to go oil free August 21 and 22. Are you up to the challenge?

Don't miss your chance to make a difference during the Weekend Without Oil.

MNN family blogger's attempt to live without oil while embarking on a family vacation.

Greenpeace ship blocked en route to protesting new oil find off the coast of Greenland.

Global clock tallies environmental and energy impacts, and poses some frightening stats.

A new proposal would expand offshore drilling in U.S. waters, but it's drawing fire from supporters as well as critics of the oil and gas industry.

The cartoonist responsible for beloved webcomic xkcd is also an ace infographic designer. His "Money Chart" is the definitive portrait of a cash-strapped, cash-

Rather than achieving energy independence through a mix of renewables and fossil fuel, the Republican team is betting heavily on new oil drilling. The big probl