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The Human Capital Engine: How Health and Education Drive Global Economic Progress (OWID Data Insights Investments in the health and education of a population are arguably the most crucial determinants of a nation’s long-term economic prosperity. Analysis from the Our World In Data group demonstrates that improvements in these areas …

What evidence-based strategies exist for managing children’s problematic technology usage and behavior? Evidence-based strategies for managing children’s problematic technology usage and behavior are largely rooted in general, effective parenting and discipline principles, adapted specifically for digital environments. These strategies emphasize a foundational framework of warmth, structure, and consistent consequences, combined …

The Science of Parenting: Cutting Through the Noise with Evidence-Based Strategies By Jacqueline Nesi, PhD As parents, we are constantly navigating a labyrinth of decisions, calculations, and questions, inundated with advice and “new study says” headlines. It can feel difficult to cut through the noise and focus on what genuinely …

Government Shutdown Drama Unfolds: Democrats Blamed as U.S. Faces Economic Uncertainty Introduction: A Midnight Crisis in Washington As the clock struck midnight on October 1, 2025, transitioning from September 30, the United States government teetered on the brink of a shutdown, sparking a flurry of activity on social media and …