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Winter Babies' Real Problem? Less-Educated Mothers

Accidental find shines light on old conundrum

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 22, 2009 8:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – For years, economists have been trying to explain why winter babies have it so tough. In study after study, those born in winter consistently perform worse in school, earn less, and are less healthy than peers born at other times of year. Now Notre Dame...   Read full story »

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