Video: Lessons On First-Gen Life From Yvonne Orji Of 'Insecure'
When Yvonne Orji told her parents she was going to be a comedian, they cried. Since then, her story has inspired "first gens" all over the world.
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How Likely Is It, Really, That Your Athletic Kid Will Turn Pro?
More than a quarter of parents in a recent poll say they hope their teens who play high school sports will become professional athletes. But sky-high parental expectations can have a dark side.
Why We Play Sports: Winning Motivates, But Can Backfire, Too
How we view winning and losing may help shape whether we play sports as adults, some psychologists say. In NPR's recent poll, 56 percent of adults who play sports say winning is important to them.
Training Doctors To Talk About Vaccines Fails To Sway Parents
An effort to get doctors to improve their communication skills didn't reduce the number of new mothers hesitant about vaccines. But researchers say this is just a first try at a worthy concept.
Bill To Limit Vaccine Exemptions Moves A Step Closer In California
A measure that would require more children to get vaccinated is moving ahead in the California Legislature. Though the state saw a large measles outbreak this year, final passage may be tough.
To Get Parents To Vaccinate Their Kids, Don't Ask. Just Tell
The way a pediatrician talks with nervous parents about vaccines may determine whether the child gets immunized or not, a study suggests. Asking "What do you want to do about shots?" doesn't work.
By Impersonating Her Mom, A Comedian Grows Closer To Her
Human relationships are entanglements, and those connections often aren't clear to us at all. When Maria Bamford impersonated her mom, she realized what she loved about her — and about herself.
Some Millennials — And Their Parents — Are Slow To Cut The Cord
Millennials get a lot of financial and emotional support from their parents, which critics say causes delayed adolescence. But actually this close relationship benefits both kids and parents.