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We say "it takes a village" so often the phrase has become wallpaper. Here's what evolutionary anthropology and developmental research reveal about why extended family isn't optional — and how to tend the village you actually have.
Maya Okafor·
The research on what actually protects children over time isn't about perfect parenting. It's about reliable connection. Here's what the science says about presence, phones, and what kids are really tracking.
Sarah Chen·
The back-and-forth exchanges between you and your baby are building language and brain architecture in real time. Here's what the research on serve-and-return actually says — and why consistent beats perfect every time.
Sarah Chen·
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