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Erin Merryn, center, flanked by Senators David J. Valesky, left, and Jeffrey D. Klein, at the New York state senate discussing Erin’s Law in October 2011. New York State Senate

May 28, 2024

Quick adoption in 34 states of Erin’s Law to prevent child abuse shows power of one individual to make policy

Sanghee Park, Indiana University and Joel Vallett, Southern Utah University

Erin’s Law requires the teaching of child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention classes from kindergarten through eighth grade. How it got adopted by 34 states is the story of one woman’s crusade.

Moms get about 25 minutes less sleep each weeknight when their kids’ school is in session. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/DigitalVision Collection/Getty Images

July 31, 2023

Less sleep, less exercise and less relaxation – here’s the data on just how much busier moms are during the school year

Todd Jones, Mississippi State University; Benjamin Cowan, Washington State University, and Jeff Swigert, Southern Utah University

Parents spend more time actively engaged with their kids – such as helping with homework or reading together – during the school year than during summer. But the difference is almost three times greater for moms than for dads.

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Quick adoption in 34 states of Erin’s Law to prevent child abuse shows power of one individual to make policy

Less sleep, less exercise and less relaxation – here’s the data on just how much busier moms are during the school year

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