Development

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Development

The Architecture of Growing Up: How Independence and Emotional Regulation Build Each Other

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·February 23, 2026

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What Your Child Learns When You Let Them Struggle

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·February 21, 2026

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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.

Sarah Chen·February 6, 2026