The child's brain and the pandemic

The pandemic can hurt kids' development—even their brains. What we do next to help kids “catch up” will make a big difference. An interview with Dr. Eric Turkheimer, who studies behavioral genetics.

Several years ago, I wrote some stories about how stress and economic insecurity interfere with child brain development. I interviewed several researchers who found that growing up without enough stimulation or resources can interfere with the functionality of IQ. 

Essentially, even the brightest children that don’t have the right resources can be impact…