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New novel imagines tech industry "solving" childbirth

by Molly Wood and Stephanie Hughes
Jun 4, 2018
Are there some things that just shouldn't be made easier?
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How voice-activated speakers are lending a virtual hand to parents

by Carrie Barber
Jul 20, 2017
Digital assistants are finding a new purpose as entertainment for children and pets.
Alexa, read me a story.
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It's back-to-school season all year

by Adriene Hill
Jul 17, 2017
The shopping ritual, like Christmas in summer for retailers of the past, is now an ongoing affair.
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My Economy: What it’s like to be the parent of a disabled child

by Robert Garrova and Bridget Bodnar
Jan 9, 2017
Margaret Enos of Pennsylvania says it’s a full-time job.
Margaret Enos (L) and family.
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The cost of raising a child prodigy

by Dina Gachman
Nov 20, 2015
Training your kid to become the next Mozart could cost you a pretty penny.
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My Biggest Financial Lesson

Kai Ryssdal on passing along the financial genes

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 25, 2015
Kai Ryssdal doesn't like to think about money. So his wife handles it.
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Will work – if they can find child care

by Annie Baxter
Jan 15, 2015
Americans who work nontraditional hours struggle to find round-the-clock day care.
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How to parent in the digital age

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Dec 19, 2014
Bill Ratner on his kids, his career and how to create boundaries with technology when parenting.
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Learning Curve

Can tablets really help kids learn to read?

by Ben Johnson
Sep 1, 2014
Author and parent Jason Boog talks about his book, "Born Reading."
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Your Wallet: The rising costs of childcare

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Jul 28, 2014
Child care costs continue to rise in the U.S. We want to know how you cope.
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