As a neuroscientist, I’ve seen the impact of harsh words on children’s brains. We need to prevent childhood verbal abuse

Preventing verbal abuse is essential for healthy brain development and lifelong wellbeing.

Eamon McCrory, Professor of Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology, UCL • conversation
April 30, 2025 ~6 min

Colorado and other states have expanded access to abortion, but not for adolescents

Colorado enshrined the right to abortion in its Constitution, but it still requires minors to seek consent from a parent.

Kate Coleman-Minahan, Associate Professor of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
March 17, 2025 ~8 min


Panic over children’s mobile phone use distracts from the help young people actually want

Teenagers become far less likely to speak to parents about online concerns and turn to their peers instead.

Andy Phippen, Professor of IT Ethics and Digital Rights, Bournemouth University • conversation
March 10, 2025 ~6 min

The ‘choking game’ and other challenges amplified by social media can come with deadly consequences

Although these activities have been around for decades, there are signs that some are making a comeback.

Paige Williams, Doctoral student in Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University • conversation
Dec. 20, 2024 ~8 min

Getting your child a smartphone or tablet for Christmas? Here’s what you need to know about security

There are a few simple steps you can take to make sure your child’s smartphone use is beneficial and safe.

Andy Phippen, Professor of IT Ethics and Digital Rights, Bournemouth University • conversation
Dec. 2, 2024 ~7 min

If your child is watching TV and playing online games, you should do it with them – here’s why

Our findings suggest by being actively engaged, adults can help children make the most of the educational benefits of digital media.

Gemma Taylor, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Salford • conversation
Oct. 18, 2024 ~6 min

How stories can teach young people about life in a changing climate

Drawing on students’ personal experiences can be a helpful way of approaching climate adaptation.

Olalekan Adekola, Senior Lecturer in Geography, York St John University • conversation
Sept. 4, 2024 ~7 min

Abortion bans are changing what it means to be young in America

The 2022 Dobbs decision that overturned 50 years of abortion rights is affecting where young people choose to go to college, to work and to live, as well as the way they vote.

Julie Maslowsky, Associate Professor of Health Behavior and Biological Sciences, University of Michigan • conversation
June 17, 2024 ~9 min


Billions are spent on educational technology, but we don’t know if it works

Technology is being used in schools without extensive research to show whether it has a positive impact.

Natalia Kucirkova, Professor of Reading and Children’s Development, The Open University • conversation
May 13, 2024 ~6 min

Are young people smarter than older adults? My research shows cognitive differences between generations are diminishing

Young people are losing their advantage when it comes to IQ.

Stephen Badham, Professor of Psychology, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
May 1, 2024 ~7 min

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