Join Parent Nation in building a future with paid parental leave so kids get the attention so critical in their first years. For kids 0-3 years old, quality time with parents greatly impacts brain development. Yet, 84% of U.S. private sector workers get no paid parental leave.

“When learning is active, meaningful, socially interactive, and joyful, children don’t just participate. They thrive.” — Psychologist Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Closing Plenary Speaker #StandForHeadStart #EarlyChildhoodEducation #HeadStart

“The risks of AI differ from its benefits—that is, these risks undermine children’s foundational development—and may prevent the benefits from being realized.” I was honored to help inform this @BrookingsInst report and its concrete recommendations. https://t.co/X0rxRXKcij

We talk about ‘brain rot’ from too much screen time. With AI toys, I’m more concerned about ‘brain stunt.’ Children are encountering these toys when their brains are still being wired for a lifetime of learning and connection. My latest in @TIME https://t.co/4NxUf34pBV

Parents/grandparents: this post could save your family hundreds of dollars. Did you know it’s possible for young children to have TOO MANY toys? 🧸 🎁 As Christmas approaches, grown ups often feel pressured to make the big day extra special - which can lead not only to over

When we’re surrounded by unsettling news, it gives me such hope to work with parents and caregivers, who are doing the love and labor necessary to keep our world on track. We just graduated a new Head Start cohort from our Let’s Talk program and they truly brightened my world ♥️

Close to 40,000 foreign-born child care workers have been driven out of the profession by aggressive deportation and detainment efforts, a new study finds—further crippling an already overwhelmed system. Our children deserve better. https://t.co/mOEPLvFfRf

“Part of my job as a tech developer is to advise institutions on A.I. ethics. These conversations often sound like bedtime negotiations with my son. The answers are never final, but the act of answering together matters.” Fascinating, important piece. https://t.co/8ZlctKV6vR

Holiday shopping this weekend? Check out my Parent Data piece on the safety of AI toys before you add that chatbot teddy bear to your cart 🧸 https://t.co/fxOOSDkWY4

Grateful to @SheKnows for including me in this guide for parents thinking about buying AI-powered toys this holiday season. In a word: Don’t. https://t.co/4kNLF4yEtD

AI-enabled toys are flooding the market just in time for holiday shopping. Grateful to the @AP for diving into the safety concerns and for allowing me to weigh in. The smartest toys are the ones that let your child do the talking 🧠 https://t.co/ZWwMKLqpd6

Born with hearing loss and given his first cochlear implant at 6 months, linebacker Battle Gideons hopes to lead @UChicago football to its first playoff game 🏈 What an inspiration! The @UChicagoOHNS team and I are cheering you on, Battle! 🎉🎉🎉 https://t.co/mjlwoesgts

What if the most powerful driver of brain development isn’t found in a textbook — but in relationships? In our next #MeetingTheMoment webinar, hear from experts including Dr. Junlei Li, @suzannezeedyk, author @Volcoucou. 🎙️ Hosted by @DanWuori 📲 RSVP: https://t.co/Hi1Iemn50J

Congratulations to New Mexico for launching free childcare for all on Saturday, the first state in the nation to do so. Investing in early childhood—and in parents—makes sense economically, scientifically and morally. https://t.co/odpjXGdRuy

"Parents are not the enemy of teachers. Most are our allies, sometimes loud, sometimes quiet, always human." A teacher reflects on why dropping the opponent mindset matters, and how partnership changes everything for students.

Early relationships are the key to healthy brain development, resilience + lifelong flourishing. Join our expert panel for a look at how these relationships come to shape our success + mental health – and what can be done to optimize them. RSVP today: https://t.co/Hi1Iemn50J

It’s true: Infants not only babble with an accent, but even their cries reflect the unique musicality of their mothers’ native languages. Many of you tagged me this week on this video shared by p0lar_fawn (X), which depicts the babbling of a happy French baby. If you listen

Have 5 minutes? ⏰ Help us learn more about how patents are approaching the rapid acceleration of #AI in their lives with a quick survey ✅ https://t.co/nrZ9s63GMR

As Psychologist Howard Gardner prepares for the publication of a new edition of FRAMES OF MIND, he joins @DanWuori for a wide-ranging conversation + virtual audience Q&A at #MeetingTheMoment. RSVP today: https://t.co/Je9iyQvTpB

Thanks to Mother Of It All podcast for diving into the under-discussed topic of AI’s advance into early childhood and what parents need to be on the lookout for ♥️

🚨 The shutdown is putting 6,500+ Head Start children at risk. By Nov 1,134 programs could face closure. Congress must act NOW to end the shutdown and protect Head Start. 📢 Tell Congress: PROTECT HEAD START → https://t.co/t1kpcF3sPo #StandForHeadStart #EarlyChildhoodEducation