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Sarab Rey, anthropologist: “Even conversations heard from the womb affect the baby’s development”
3+ hour ago (274+ words) The specialist explains how the environment during pregnancy influences how a baby's brain prepares to enter the world. A baby's development begins long before birth. As anthropologist Sarab Rey explains, the environment surrounding the fetus during pregnancy directly influences how…...
Valeria Aragón, education specialist: “Children learn to prioritize what is expected of them over what happens to them”
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (1702+ words) For the artificial intelligence expert, the big challenge is not what technology we use, but what human capabilities we are failing to cultivate. Personally, none. Professionally, yes. When you do not align yourself with overly sweetened narratives or promise quick…...
Andrés Montero, psychologist: “It is essential that young people learn to live with social media, not just to avoid it”
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (360+ words) We consulted a mental health expert who told us how a false sense of security can arise for parents and how basic education is lacking. Following the announcement by Pedro S'nchez in Dubai that minors under the age of 16 would…...
Dr. Ran Barzilay, psychiatrist, on when it’s OK for kids to own a smartphone: “The findings do support delaying”
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (690+ words) Recent research in the U.S. has shed light on the effects of smartphone ownership on early adolescents. Experts are urging parents not to rush into giving children their first smartphone, in the wake of a study that links the technology with…...
4-year-old with high intellectual potential refuses to go back to school after what the teacher said about him in class
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (377+ words) After early struggles in preschool, a gifted child began to thrive with tailored support and understanding. When he joined the new class, it became clear he was emerging from a context of misunderstanding. Despite being only four years old, he…...
Emily Bute, special education teacher, on why she prefers homeschooling: “students benefit from small learning environments”
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (624+ words) A public school teacher sparked a debate when she posted a video on TikTok explaining why she plans to homeschool any future children she has. All parents strive to provide the best for their offspring as they grow up. One…...
Jessica Hooten Wilson, professor, on Gen Z students’ struggles at university: “It’s an inability to read sentences”
2+ mon, 1+ hour ago (356+ words) The fear is justified: young people are struggling more than ever to study coherently. The trope that young people are losing the ability to read and think critically might just be more than a complaint from people with beards and…...
Automatic $1,000 payment for newborns: how to claim and who is eligible
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (456+ words) A new birth bonus. This is how the new "Trump accounts" for newborns in the United States work. From now on, every baby born in the United States will receive a financial boost, as the federal government will automatically deposit…...
Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario, relationship coach: “There’s a wave of women either rethinking marriage or skipping it”
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (310+ words) With greater financial freedom and fewer societal restrictions, women are increasingly willing to swerve the aisle. Numerous studies have found that marriage rates in the United States are declining and one expert has outlined some potential causes behind the trend....
New ESA report reveals how gaming boosts mental health, skills, and real-world relationships
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (312+ words) The ESA Global Power of Play 2025 report reveals how video games reduce anxiety, boost career skills, and foster global connection for millions. For years, gamers have known that their hobby provides much more than just a high score Now, the…...