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Nearly 40% of high school students report persistent sadness, yet most kids who need mental health support never get it. Here's what depression actually looks like in children and teens, what the research says about risk factors, and how to find help.
Becca Liu·
The afternoon meltdown isn't a character flaw. Here's what the research on childhood nutrition and physical activity reveals about why kids fall apart at 4pm — and what actually helps.
Becca Liu·
Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in the U.S., and most parents have no idea. Here's what the research on early childhood caries means for the nightly toothbrush battle and what actually helps.
Becca Liu·
Telling kids to "take a deep breath" during a meltdown is basically useless. Here's what the research says actually builds stress regulation in children — and the uncomfortable part about your own nervous system.
Becca Liu·
The death question never arrives when you're ready. Here's what the research says actually helps children through grief, and what it looks like in real life.
Becca Liu·
The research on kids and household contribution is annoyingly clear: giving kids real jobs builds executive function, self-reliance, and competence. Here's the age-by-age reality check, the science behind it, and why the messy, slow process is completely worth it.
Becca Liu·
Everyone warned you that speaking two languages at home would confuse your child. The research says otherwise. Here's what the science actually tells us about bilingual language development, and why the "just pick one" advice was never based on much.
Becca Liu·
Your kid would rather stay inside. That's completely normal. Here's what the science actually says about outdoor play, movement, and why the negotiation is worth it.
Becca Liu·
The research on teen social media and depression is genuinely scary -- but so is the moment your kid catches you doomscrolling while lecturing them about doomscrolling. Here's how to parent screens without losing your mind (or your credibility).
Becca Liu·