Melinda Wenner Moyer

Melinda Wenner Moyer is a science writer based in New York’s Hudson Valley and is Slate’s science-based parenting columnist. Her book How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t As*holes will be published in 2021.

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Remote Learning and the Vast Gulf Between Affluent Families and Everyone Else

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April 09, 2020 4:28 PM
Should Schools Close for COVID-19?

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March 10, 2020 5:27 PM
Autistic Sex Offenders Often Don’t Realize They’ve Broken the Law. Should That Matter?

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July 18, 2019 8:00 AM
Kid Activists Aren’t Political Pawns—They’re Essential to the Future

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April 01, 2019 5:28 PM
What to Do if Your Kids Are Weight-Obsessed or Being Bullied About Their Bodies

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Jan 23, 2019 5:55 AM
Men Offended by Gillette’s New Ad Are Missing Its Most Important Message

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Jan 16, 2019 7:00 PM
It’s Absurd to Claim That Smarter Babies Sleep Poorly at Night

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Jan 12, 2019 5:50 AM
Why the Holidays Bring Out the Worst in Our Kids—and What to Do About It

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Dec 18, 2018 5:18 PM
How Parents and Principals Can Overcome the Rising Tide of Hate in Our Schools

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Nov 16, 2018 5:30 PM
How to Raise Sons Who Don’t Sexually Assault

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Oct 08, 2018 6:27 PM
A New Pro-Gun Talking Point Blames Lax Parenting for Mass Murders. Here’s How Wrong That Is.

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Feb 16, 2018 5:32 PM
More Babies Are Being Diagnosed With Tongue Ties, and Parents Are Confounded. Here’s Some Advice.

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Feb 06, 2018 12:59 PM
Does Too Much Screen Time Harm Kids’ Eyesight?

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Dec 21, 2017 2:45 PM
Kids Learn Sexism Very Early. Here’s How Parents Can Help Them Unlearn It.

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Nov 06, 2017 5:55 AM
Giving Kids Rewards for Good Behavior Will Not Ruin Them

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Aug 22, 2017 5:55 AM
Trying to Catch the Sun Before It Collides With the Moon

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Aug 21, 2017 6:46 PM
How Dangerous Are Trampolines? Ask Any Kid With “Trampoline Ankle.”

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July 17, 2017 5:50 AM
The Tick Threat Is Serious This Year. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.

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June 26, 2017 5:48 AM
The Dangerous Fallacy of Toddler Swim Lessons

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June 19, 2017 5:55 AM
Why So Many Toddlers Drown—Even When Their Parents Are Nearby

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June 19, 2017 5:55 AM