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Paternity Leave Is More Than a Perk. It Builds a Baby’s Brain

We often treat paternity leave like a company perk—something HR lists next to the gym stipend and the 401k match. The research says we are wrong...

10.10.2026 20

Time

Alvin Thomas

The Conversation Black Parents Perfected—That All Families Now Need

Daily news & progressive opinion—funded by the people, not the corporations—delivered straight to your inbox.

28.02.2026 60

Common Dreams

Alvin Thomas

Helping teens navigate online racism − study shows which parenting strategy works best

Parents can help their Black and Hispanic teens handle online racism by talking it through, but monitoring internet use can backfire.

05.09.2025 20

The Conversation

Alvin Thomas