Parenting
Milestone Charts Weren’t Built for Every Child
Standard milestone charts can mislead families of children with Down syndrome. Learn how condition-specific benchmarks add context without limiting a child.
Sarah Chen
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Articles by Sarah Chen
Parenting
Jealousy Isn’t a Sibling Emergency
Sibling jealousy is not proof of a broken bond. Learn how to hear the need beneath it, hold boundaries, and make each child’s place feel secure.
Parenting
Stop Forcing Sibling Magic
Sibling closeness grows better through tiny prosocial habits than forced friendship. Here is a calmer, research-informed way to build connection.
Parental Technoference & Family Tech Habits
It's Not Their Screen Time We Should Worry About
We obsess over children's screen time. But the research suggests the device in the adult's hand matters just as much. Here's what the evidence on parental technoference actually shows — and what to do about it.
Parent-Child Connection & Relationship Quality
Connection Is the Whole Job
The research on what actually protects children over time isn't about perfect parenting. It's about reliable connection. Here's what the science says about presence, phones, and what kids are really tracking.
Creative Development
The Science of Make-Believe: What Your Kid's Wild Imagination Is Actually Building
We treat creative play like the reward for finishing real learning. But the evidence says it might actually be the real learning. Here's what the research on imaginative play, reading aloud, and creative development actually shows.
Child Development
Your Baby Is Talking to You. Here's What Happens When You Talk Back.
The back-and-forth exchanges between you and your baby are building language and brain architecture in real time. Here's what the research on serve-and-return actually says — and why consistent beats perfect every time.
Development
What Screen Time Actually Displaces: The Science Behind the AAP's Updated Guidelines
The AAP's updated screen time guidelines have moved away from counting minutes. The research on sleep, movement, and shared reading tells us what actually matters — and what to pay attention to instead.