A growing coalition promotes universal childcare as “essential economic infrastructure” that’s critical to a strong workforce. But childcare increases workforce participation by decreasing parents’ time with their own young children. Research shows that full-time group care harms some children — and it’s not what most families want. Policy should empower parents, not replace them.

Katharine Stevens joins the Economics of Flourishing series at the Archbridge Institute to discuss the role of education, parental stability, and skills development in fostering human flourishing.

Katharine joins the Tammy Peterson Podcast to discuss the vital role of family in early childhood development and the need for better policy to support parents and children.

Ivana Greco explains why America needs a “GI Bill for Homemakers” to recognize and support parents who spend time on the “home front,” dedicating themselves to the crucial work of family and community.

Family researcher Jenet Erickson sheds new light on the role of work and childcare in child, maternal, and family well-being, and the care preferences of women with young children.

Dr. Dana Suskind explains the power of nurturing language environments in children's development, and the vital role parents play as architects of their children’s brains.

Katharine talks with Ivana Greco about her unusual path from Harvard-educated attorney to full-time "stay-at-home mom," caring for her toddler and homeschooling her two young sons. 

Dr. Phil Fisher joins the podcast to discuss his pioneering work on the effects of early stressful experiences on young children’s development.

Ross Thompson joins the podcast to discuss current knowledge in developmental science, and how brain science has been used to shape public policy in early childhood.

Katharine Stevens interviews Chris Bullivant about why social capital matters to a thriving society, and how the foundation of social capital is formed through children’s secure attachment established in the birth-to-three period.

In the second part of this two-part conversation, Katharine Stevens continues her discussion with economists James Heckman and Jorge Luis Garcia about their pioneering research on how improving parenting is the essential mechanism of effective early childhood programs.

In the inaugural episode of CCFP's new podcast, Katharine Stevens interviews renowned economists James Heckman and Jorge Luis Garcia about their collaborative research on the power of early childhood interventions to promote social mobility and build human capital.

James Heckman joins Katharine Stevens for an in-depth discussion of his interdisciplinary research on human capital development and skill formation over the life cycle, the origins of inequality and social mobility, and the crucial role of families in children’s development.

James Heckman joins Katharine Stevens for an in-depth discussion of his interdisciplinary research on human capital development and skill formation over the life cycle, the origins of inequality and social mobility, and the crucial role of families in children’s development.

James Heckman joins Katharine Stevens for an in-depth discussion of his interdisciplinary research on human capital development and skill formation over the life cycle, the origins of inequality and social mobility, and the crucial role of families in children’s development.

Dr. Judith Van Ginkel, president of Every Child Succeeds in Cincinnati, Ohio, joins Katharine Stevens to explain how her organization uses home visits to ensure that vulnerable parents can provide a safe home where their children can thrive.

DJ Pryor’s two-minute viral video effectively highlights the profound importance of the day-in-day-out interactions that build strong relationships and strong brains.

Dr. Beatrice Beebe joins Katharine Stevens to discuss her pioneering research on the surprisingly sophisticated communication between young babies and their caretakers.

Dr. Stephanie Carlson explains how the development of executive function skills in early childhood profoundly affects lifelong ability and achievement.

Dr. Beatrice Beebe presents her pioneering research on mother-infant interactions, followed by a discussion with Katharine Stevens.