Childhood Today is an educational website that translates empirical research on children’s learning and development into actionable insights, meaningful conversations, and practical resources for parents and educators. Its founding is grounded in the recognition that rigorous research on child development and learning is often inaccessible to the very people best positioned to use it. Guided by a four-part framework, Childhood Today organizes its work around:

• Evidence: A breadth of insights from peer-reviewed research on children’s learning and development.
• Interpretation: Clarification of what the evidence means, why it matters, and how it relates to children’s everyday experiences.
• Application: Translation of the evidence into practical approaches and resources that parents and educators can use to support children’s learning and development in homes and classrooms.
• Dialogue: Opportunities for parents and educators to engage researchers in conversations that strengthen research and practice.

By translating empirical research, Childhood Today is (a) bridging the gap between research and the real world, (b) empowering parents and educators to use empirical insights to support children’s learning and development, and (c) building a community focused on nurturing capable, curious, and thriving children.