11 articles
Myopia rates in kids are climbing fast — and the two biggest environmental drivers are exactly what you'd expect: too much close-up screen time and not enough outdoor light. Here's what the research says, and what actually helps.
Becca Liu·
The extracurricular signup sheet doesn't have to be a source of existential dread. Here's what the research actually shows about organized activities, how much is too much, and the one question that matters more than the number.
Becca Liu·
Gaming isn't simply rotting kids' brains or a misunderstood creative gift. The research sits in a more complicated middle — and that's exactly where parents need to be too.
Grace Ramirez·
Every human society on record has placed children and animals together. Developmental science and anthropology both confirm this isn't accidental — and what your child gains from that bond is harder to replicate than you might think.
Maya Okafor·
We worry about the STEM gap like it starts in middle school. But the research on what actually builds science curiosity and math confidence in kids points to something much earlier, and much simpler than a coding kit.
Grace Ramirez·
We say "it takes a village" so often the phrase has become wallpaper. Here's what evolutionary anthropology and developmental research reveal about why extended family isn't optional — and how to tend the village you actually have.
Maya Okafor·
You've got 12 browser tabs open and no actual framework. Here's what developmental research says matters when choosing childcare — and six questions to ask on every tour.
Jess Thornton·
Your child is building a cultural identity whether you're involved or not. Here's what developmental science and anthropology say about raising a child who knows where they come from.
Maya Okafor·
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.
Sarah Chen·
Independence and emotional regulation aren't two separate goals to pursue — developmental psychology and anthropology reveal they are two expressions of one underlying capacity, and they grow each other in ways that reshape how we think about our children's big feelings.
Maya Okafor·
Stepping back is harder than stepping in. But the research on anxiety, executive function, and self-esteem tells us something important about what children actually need to grow into capable, confident people.
Grace Ramirez·