The labeling epidemic: Why we must stop turning natural childhood behaviors into clinical diagnoses

The rapid escalation of childhood diagnoses—ranging from ADHD and anxiety to autism and dyslexia—is one of the most troubling sh...

Deconstructing the gifted myth: Why every child is a potential masterpiece

The "gifted child" label is one of the most deeply ingrained myths in modern education. It is a concept that has spawned an enti...

The power of narrative: The fantastic life of the butterfly

At its core, science is a collection of stories about how the world works, and mathematics is the language used to describe the...

California moves to close the inequality gap with universal math screening for kindergartners

At ChildUp, we have long advocated for early academic support as the "great equalizer". A new legislative proposal in California...

The IQ Myth: Why your child’s potential is a moving target, not a fixed score

For decades, the IQ score has been treated like a biological "speed limit"—a fixed number that determines how far a child can go...

Drawing as Cognitive Glue: Why your child’s sketches are the blueprint for advanced memory and learning

We often view a child’s drawings as cute keepsakes for the refrigerator, but science suggests they are actually sophisticated ex...