One would assume that children are affected by their parents’ stress. But a fascinating new study shows that parents’ stress actually forms an imprint on children’s genes, and the effects last a very long time. I won’t pretend to understand all of the science involved here, but basically, the study deals with gene expression. The scientists measured…

Imagine that you are a parent with two young children. As part of a study, you have been asked to read some information. Statistic after statistic, it’s all about how exceedingly expensive it is to raise a child these days. Next, you are asked a series of questions. Someone is trying to figure out whether you are actually…