Parenting – Page 10

Promised Cures, Tainted Cells: How Cord Blood Banks Mislead Parents

Families pay thousands of dollars to store their children’s stem cells with the hope of a healthier future. But the cells are rarely useful, and sometimes contaminated.

By Sarah Kliff and Azeen Ghorayshi

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No Contact America

Encouraged on social media, many Americans are estranging themselves from their families as a therapeutic step.

By Ellen Barry

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Things to Bring to College That You Can’t Buy at Target

They won’t add bulk to the car or much cost to the bill, but they’ll help keep your college student safer. Pepperoni is also involved.

By Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard

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Swedish Grandparents Can Be Paid to Babysit Under New Law

The Nordic country’s generous social services system now allows parents to transfer a portion of paid leave days to other non-parent caregivers.

By Eve Sampson