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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Parenting
    These adults have a unique impact on kids’ lives. They need more support.These adults have a unique impact on kids’ lives. They need more support.
    Parenting

    A bright spot in American family life.

    By Anna North
    Policy
    The Trump-approved policy that’s actually good for kidsThe Trump-approved policy that’s actually good for kids
    Policy

    Pro-natalists want America having more babies — but only one of their proposals helps actual children.

    By Anna North
    Life
    Is this controversial policy helping kids — or making school more difficult?Is this controversial policy helping kids — or making school more difficult?
    Life

    How a day off can (and can’t) help children.

    By Anna North
    Policy
    Trump just made it harder to have a kid in AmericaTrump just made it harder to have a kid in America
    Policy

    The tariffs are a baby tax, too.

    By Anna North
    Education
    Teens’ biggest worry about college under TrumpTeens’ biggest worry about college under Trump
    Education

    Going off to school has never felt more uncertain.

    By Anna North
    Life
    What happens when kids get time off and parents don’t?What happens when kids get time off and parents don’t?
    Life

    The problem of spring break.

    By Anna North
    Life
    The surprisingly simple reason kids have imaginary friendsThe surprisingly simple reason kids have imaginary friends
    Life

    If your child starts talking to a can of tomato paste, don’t worry.

    By Anna North
    Education
    Trump’s gutting of the Education Department, explainedTrump’s gutting of the Education Department, explained
    Education

    What the new executive order means for students.

    By Anna North
    Policy
    What dismantling the Education Department means for kids with disabilitiesWhat dismantling the Education Department means for kids with disabilities
    Policy

    Trump’s education policy threatens everything from speech therapy to wheelchair access.

    By Anna North
    Health
    What was childhood like before vaccines?What was childhood like before vaccines?
    Health

    The anti-vax movement has gone mainstream, but before these shots, grief and loss marked the lives of children.

    By Anna North

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