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Have We Destroyed Childhood?
Early in the psychologist Peter Gray’s new book, “Restoring Childhood: How to Set Kids Free in the Age of Anxiety,” he proposes a thought ex…
[ Center for Humane Technology ]·—
A Human-Raised Childhood Shouldn't Be a Luxury Good
This fall, CHT will launch a campaign to Stop the AI Drift — the slow erosion of human abilities as AI takes on more of daily life.
RocaNews·—
A Rural American Childhood
This is one of my favorite videos we’ve ever made. In early August, we set out to understand life in the Leadbelt, a region of the Missouri Ozarks that once dominated American lead production. R…
BBC News (Top)·—
The Papers: 'Killers blocked from early release' and 'Harry should fund security'
'Killers blocked from early release' and 'Harry should fund security'Published4 minutes agoImage caption, Several of Monday's lead with changes to the prisoner ea…
Experts stress outdoor time and public health measures to tackle childhood myopia
…myopia among children, experts said, stressing the need for early screening and stronger public health measures
Early childhood sector aims to recruit 1,800 more infant care educators by 2030
Early childhood sector aims to recruit 1,800 more infant care educators by 2030 The Early Childhood Development Agency is expanding a hiring…
The American Tribune·—
Young Robert E Lee: The Early Life of the Marble Man
…rble Man of legend while still a young man, showing how his early life in Alexandria after his mother and father lost Stratford trained him in excellence and taught him to use his good qualities to gr…
ScienceDaily Health·—
Childhood trauma may leave a lasting “scar” inside brain cells
Recent research suggests that childhood trauma can lead to lasting changes in how DNA is organized in brain cells. This alteration may make stress-related genes more likely to activate later in life, contributing to increased anxiety and sensitivity to stress in adulthood. The study was conducted in mice, and the researchers found that by blocking these changes, they could prevent the development of heightened anxiety. While this is an animal study, it highlights the potential for understanding how early-life experiences can shape mental health outcomes. It’s a small step, but it opens up interesting avenues for future research on interventions and treatments.
Business Insider·—
See inside Dolly Parton's childhood home, a 2-room log cabin where she lived with her 11 siblings
- Dollywood, the late Dolly Parton's Tennessee theme park, features a replica of her childhood home. - The original two-room log cabin near Sevierville, Tennessee, had no electricity or running water.…
BBC News (Top)·—
'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview
'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview Dolly Parton appeared on Michael Parkinson's BBC chat show in 1979, speaking candidly about her childhood i…
Hechinger Report·—
OPINION: The leaders who are shaping early childhood education need better, more professional preparation
…conversation about what it will take to improve and sustain early childhood education. We are not producing nearly enough leaders with the specialized expertise to turn good policy ideas into lasting …
Trump directs CDC to align with assessment calling for fewer childhood vaccines
…ns with "best practices from peer, developed countries." In early January, HHS released an assessment that determined the U
The Quantum Kid: childhood curiosity makes physics more accessible
This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast explores how the innate curiosity of children can help make quantum mechanics more accessible to the public.
The Glorious Disorder of Michael Ondaatje’s Early Work
In an interview with the Times, earlier this year, Clint Bentley, the Oscar-nominated director and screenwriter of the film “Train Dreams,” was asked to name his “favorite book that no one else has he…
ELLE·—
‘Early Fame Is Like CTE’: Christy Carlson Romano on Hayden Panettiere and Child Stardom
I couldn’t sleep the other night. My 7-year-old keeps crawling into bed with me—her older sister is in a telling-spooky-stories phase. Another performer I grew up with, gone too soon.
BBC News (Top)·—
The 101-year-old who created a dolls' house museum with her childhood toys
The 101-year-old who created a dolls' house museum with her childhood toys - Published Val Ripley may be 101 but she still enjoys playing with dolls' houses.
Play Makes Us Human·—
#124. Restoring Childhood: How To Set Kids Free in the Age of Anxiety
Peter’s new book argues that childhood’s core task—gaining independence—gets blocked by today’s adult‑driven schedules and intensive parenting. He leans on a mix of observational studies and meta‑analyses showing that excess structured instruction, especially in preschool, correlates with higher anxiety and lower social confidence. The central claim is that free, unstructured play—both offline and online—builds courage, agency, and emotional regulation far more effectively than early academic pressure. He also suggests that treating teens as apprentices rather than infants helps both kids and parents, and that public spaces should welcome children rather than restrict them. He’s promoting the book with a preorder push, offering the introduction as a free preview for early supporters.
ABC Australia News·—
Excluded from early learning, kids like Tommy 'falling through the gaps'
Four-year-old excluded from early learning centre in NSW due to his disability-related needs In short: A four-year-old from NSW was excluded from his early learning cen…
Times of India·—
Nearly 80 men found shackled in an ancient Athens mass grave were locals
…nsettling finds in Greek archaeology, a mass grave holding nearly 80 adult men, many still shackled at the wrists with iron restraints. The men, known as the Esplanada group, had been laid out in orde…
Social media firms urge caution on early Australia under-16 ban data
Social media firms urge caution on early Australia under-16 ban data SYDNEY, Aug 14 : Top social media platforms urged the Australian government not to place too much weight o…
Deutsche Welle·—
Can childhood trauma be prevented with a drug?
…in Munich and Stockholm blocked the lifelong social cost of early adversity in mice with a single compound. The catch: it only worked when given during the trauma, not after. Trauma is usually treated…
Messy make-up: cosmetics addiction takes the sheen out of childhood
Kids in Kerala are increasingly caught up in a habit that researchers are calling Cosmeticorexia, a kind of early‑onset obsession with makeup. Teachers and parents report that many students are spending hours each day applying products, swapping school supplies for palettes, and even hiding their routine from adults. The pattern shows up as both a mental and a physical issue. Psychologists note rising anxiety, low self‑esteem, and a constant need for validation, while dermatologists point to skin irritation, acne flare‑ups, and eye infections from frequent use. What’s worrying is how the pressure to look “perfect” is seeping into classrooms, turning a simple pastime into a compulsive ritual. The ripple effect reaches families, with evenings now filled with arguments over product purchases and screen time. Experts suggest early education about body image, limiting access to cosmetics at school, and encouraging activities that build confidence beyond appearance. It’s a reminder that the sparkle of makeup can sometimes mask deeper insecurities that need gentle, thoughtful care.
‘Mysterious Skin’: One of the Great Movies of the Early 2000s
…by Rewind ‘Mysterious Skin’: One of the Great Movies of the Early 2000s Gregg Araki’s coming-of-age drama, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, tracks the story of two traumas with one source: a baseball co…
GameSpot·—
Jurassic Park Meets Alien In This Childhood Dream Turned Horror Game
The Lost Wild is a first-person horror game that combines the awe of walking among dinosaurs with the terror of being hunted by a creature you can't defeat. The game's idea has been in development for over 20 years, starting as a Crysis mod by Great Ape Games CEO Nick Gregory when he was a teenager. Gregory's initial vision was to create a game where dinosaurs behave like animals, not monsters, and he spent years experimenting with CryEngine, assembling a team of volunteers, and learning how to develop games. The project's early days were marked by improvisation and constant growth, with Gregory and his team learning new skills and forming lifelong friendships. The mod was eventually featured in a full-page article in PC Gamer, which helped establish the team's conviction and relationships that would eventually make the game possible. The Lost Wild became the studio's full-time focus after signing with Annapurna, allowing the team to grow and move into full production. Today, the team consists of around 30 people, including staff based in the UK and internationally, and co-development partners and contractors. Gregory's love for films like Jurassic Park and Alien inspired him to create a game that lets players experience dinosaurs as animals, rather than monsters. He wanted to capture the fascination and curiosity that comes with understanding these extinct creatures, and to create a game that lets players inhabit a world where dinosaurs exist in a natural environment.
Salon·—
Childhood vaccines fall prey to Trump’s unholy alliance
The most notorious press conference Donald Trump ever held was the one in which he told a scientist in attendance to look into the possibility of using household disinfectant inside the human body to…
Adam Kinzinger·—
BREAKING: Trump Forced to Hide In Catering Truck, Trump Media Loses $238 Million, Childhood Vaccine Schedule Rolled Back, and more...
As you can see in my (very short) video, I am stuck in the airport an unable to record the show today. But don’t worry, we have all the same great coverage in our newsletter portion below!
The Capitalist·—
Huge MAHA win as Trump signs order slashing childhood vaccines
$2.4 million in net taxable income every hour is gained by Florida, while New York loses about $1.1 million per hour, according to IRS data. The Florida Chamber of Commerce launched a billboard campaign naming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Economic Developer of the Year for driving jobs, businesses and families to Florida. Florida gains a net 551 residents daily, while New York loses 115 residents daily. President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing the recommended childhood vaccines to 11 shots. The order builds on efforts to reshape the childhood shot schedule, aligning the U.S. with other nations. The Department of Justice must investigate states violating vaccine mandate exemptions for parental authority, disability accommodations, religious and medical reasons. OpenAI completed a secondary share sale totaling roughly $7 billion, letting current and former employees sell stock at the company's $852 billion valuation. The company confidentially filed its prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission in June but has disclosed no official debut timeline. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a $500 billion or more AI infrastructure financing concept with Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Blackstone, KKR, Apollo and Brookfield. The firms signed memos of understanding to mobilize over $500 billion of third-party capital for construction of new AI factories. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg released a 14-page letter proposing broadly distributed personal super-intelligence to empower individuals and prevent concentrated power in governments or businesses. He bases the approach on individual empowerment as prosperity's source, invention as superintelligence's purpose, and balance of power as safety's foundation. For listeners who want low-fee crypto exposure, our markets partner Kraken supports Bitcoin — link in show notes.
Hechinger Report·—
OPINION: It’s time to stop teaching the fun out of childhood and let kids be kids. Give them a ball and get out of their way
How do kids learn how to kick a ball? If you think that’s a silly question — kids just kick things, don’t they? — you are thinking like me: Old school.
The Future of Education·—
How well do you know early childhood education's history?
A lot of people think that early childhood education is a relatively new concept, but it actually has a rich history that spans over two centuries. The first milestone is Friedrich Fröbel's kindergarten in 1837, which introduced the idea of play-based learning for young children. Fröbel's approach emphasized socialization, creativity, and hands-on activities, and it quickly gained popularity in Europe and the US. Fast forward to the 1920s, when the concept of nursery schools started to take shape. These schools focused on providing a more structured environment for young children, with a mix of play and academic activities. By the 1960s, the idea of universal pre-K started to gain traction, with many states and countries implementing programs to provide free or low-cost education for all young children. One of the key milestones in this journey is the Perry Preschool Project, which was launched in the 1960s in Michigan. This project showed that high-quality early childhood education could have a lasting impact on children's cognitive and social development, and it laid the groundwork for future research and policy initiatives. In the 1990s, the US government began to take a more active role in supporting early childhood education, with the introduction of programs like Head Start and the Child Care and Development Fund. These programs aimed to provide access to affordable childcare and early education for low-income families, and they have had a lasting impact on the field. Today, we're seeing a renewed focus on early childhood education, with many states and countries investing in universal pre-K programs and other initiatives to support young children's learning and development. While there's still much work to be done, it's clear that the history of early childhood education has been shaped by a commitment to providing young children with the support and opportunities they need to thrive.
ScienceAlert·—
'Physical Scar': Early Trauma Can Fundamentally Change Brain Cells, Study Shows
Researchers gave mice early‑life stress and then examined the ventral tegmental area, a dopamine‑rich brain region. They found that stress nudged a DNA‑modifying enzyme, SETD7, up, adding a chemical tag (H3K4me1) that loosens the DNA coil and makes certain genes easier to turn on later. When those mice faced stress as adults, the primed neurons over‑reacted, producing anxiety‑like behavior. Boosting SETD7 in stress‑free mice mimicked this vulnerability, while blocking it in stressed mice reduced anxiety. The work is a mouse‑only study, but it pinpoints a concrete molecular pathway that could explain how early trauma leaves a lasting “scar” in brain cells.