With a foundation in science and a commitment to raising healthy, well-rounded human beings, this blog is dedicated to exploring the evidence behind optimal parenting practices. From cognitive and language development to physical and emotional health, I dive into the research to uncover what truly supports your child’s growth.
Because when it comes to raising thriving children, the science matters.
I’m a mom of two and a public (environmental) health professional with over a decade of experience in communicating science to policymakers, the public, and governments.
In a world full of trends and quick fixes, I focus on rigorous, in-depth analysis to provide you with real insights – not just feel-good answers. My goal is to empower you with the best data so you can make informed decisions for your family.
The Window We Can’t Get Back: Executive Function and the Sensitive Periods of Brain Development We often think of learning as something that starts when children go to school, when they first sit at a desk, hold a pencil, or sound out their...
Rudolf Karger was born on July 16, 1930 in Vienna. From September 1941 to September 1942 he was in the notorious children’s institution Am Spiegelgrund, established in July 1940 on the grounds of the “Am Steinhof” sanatorium and nursing home in Vienna. By 1945, as...
For most of human history, mothers didn’t raise children alone. They did it in community - with grandmothers, aunts, neighbors, older children, and partners sharing the work. Raising a child wasn’t a private job; it was a public responsibility. But sometime in the...
The Father Who Raised Three Geniuses - And What We Can Learn From Him In the world of chess, few names carry as much weight as the Polgárs. But behind the success of these three remarkable sisters stands a father who refused to believe that genius was a gift...
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