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Kids who are organized tend to do better in school, according to Tracy McCubbin, author of “Making Space, Clutter Free: The Last Book on Decluttering You'll Ever Need.” She offers some easy tips for parents.

54 percent of adults who use marijuana in the United States are parents. Prof. Bridget Freisthler from Ohio State University led a recent study of parents who use marijuana. She found that marijuana users are more likely to abuse or harshly discipline their children.

Attending a private four-year college is pricier than ever, averaging $50,000 a year. Prof. Caitlin Zaloom from New York University led a recent study that examined the surprising toll that college costs can take on middle-class families, in ways that go beyond the financial burden.

Kids pay more attention to politics that you think! Professor Rebecca Bigler from the University of Texas at Austin offers advice to parents to help their kids better understand the candidates and the election process.

Kids pay more attention to politics that you think! Professor Rebecca Bigler from the University of Texas at Austin offers advice to parents to help their kids better understand the candidates and the election process.

Ever feel distracted when you try to focus? The problem may be clutter! Barbara Hemphill, is a de-cluttering expert and author of “Less Clutter, More Life.” She shares some helpful advice to help you boost your productivity.

No matter how young children may be, they gain much when parents read to them. Maria Russo, Children’s Books Editor of the New York Times Book Review, and co-author of “How to Raise A Reader,” says once a child can read on his or her own own, the benefits are far greater.

STEM education is all the rage today--the study of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math--to feed the growing demand for workers with those skills. Hank Green is a YouTube star and STEM proponent and he explains how parents can encourage their kids to be interested in STEM careers.

STEM education is all the rage today--the study of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math--to feed the growing demand for workers with those skills. Hank Green is a YouTube star and STEM proponent and he explains how parents can encourage their kids to be interested in STEM careers.

Do you ever feel stressed? Amy Serin is a neuropsychologist who reveals ways to turn off stress and find relief.