Age
Are Babies Born Good?
New research offers surprising answers to the age-old question of where morality comes from
January 2013 |
By Abigail Tucker
Let the Children Play, It's Good for Them!
A leading researcher in the field of cognitive development says when children pretend, they’re not just being silly—they’re doing science
July 2012 |
By Alison Gopnik
What is So Good About Growing Old
Forget about senior moments. The great news is that researchers are discovering some surprising advantages of aging
July 2012 |
By Helen Fields
The 21st-Century American Prom
Renowned photographer Mary Ellen Mark invites herself to the dance, capturing the poignant moment teenagers teeter on the edge of adulthood
April 2012 |
By Sloane Crosely
Why Are Finland's Schools Successful?
The country's achievements in education have other nations, especially the United States, doing their homework
September 2011 |
By LynNell Hancock
Do Kids Have Too Much Homework?
Across the United States, parents, teachers and administrators alike are rethinking their approach to after-school assignments
August 22, 2011 |
By LynNell Hancock
Smithsonian’s 2010 Notable Books for Children
In our annual tradition, we present some of the best that children's literature has to offer this year
December 16, 2010 |
By Kathleen Burke
The Age of Peace
Maturing populations may mean a less violent future for many societies torn by internal conflict
August 2010 |
By Carolyn O’Hara
Melvin Konner on the Evolution of Childhood
The anthropologist and physician talks about how our understanding of child development will change
August 2010 |
By Terence Monmaney
Smithsonian Notable Books for Children 2009
Our annual list of children's books highlights the most fascinating titles published in the past year
December 17, 2009 |
By Kathleen Burke
Drawn From Life
Artist Janice Lowry's illustrated diaries record her history—and ours
November 2009 |
By Owen Edwards
One Woman's Journey to Save Child Slaves
Former child prostitute Somaly Mam has made it her mission to rescue victims of sex slavery throughout the world
January 12, 2009 |
By Anika Gupta
Smithsonian Notable Books for Children 2008
Surprising, inspiring and outstanding titles for youngsters and the grownups that read to them
December 19, 2008 |
By Kathleen Burke
A Neonatal Niche
Medical companies ignored the needs of premature infants, inspiring a nurse to become an entrepreneur
March 2008 |
By Katy June-Friesen
Prototype Online: Inventive Voices
Sharon Rogone, a neonatal nurse-turned-inventor, talks about her first invention
March 01, 2008 |
By Smithsonian's Lemelson Center
Richard Lerner
The Tufts University developmental scientist challenges the myth of the troubled adolescent in his new book, "The Good Teen"
September 2007 |
By Eric Jaffe
Extraordinary Resilience
Psychiatrist Stuart Hauser answers questions about his new book, Out of the Woods, which chronicles four emotionally disturbed teenagers
December 01, 2006 |
By Amy Crawford
Macho in Miniature
For nearly 40 years, G.I. Joe has been on America's front lines in toy boxes from coast to coast
August 2002 |
By Ed Leibowitz
