How strong early math skills pave the way for later algebra success

Algebra is widely recognized as a critical gateway subject for students. Passing Algebra I typically leads to enrollment in more...

How a 9-year-old passed a diploma and why her parents say she is 'not gifted'

This ChildUp perspective is based on an article originally published on franceinfo.fr on July 12, 2026.

The extraordinary stor...

Playing and learning are closely linked in the early years: a winning formula

Play is often dismissed by adults as a simple break from "real" learning—a cute but temporary phase that children eventually out...

"I was raised tough, but I turned out fine": The sheer luck behind surviving harsh parenting

The phrase "I was raised tough, but I turned out fine" is a familiar defense mechanism used to justify strict, punitive parentin...

Decoding the novice mind: Why visual patterns build early strategic expertise

At ChildUp, we often say that parents are "brain engineers" who help design the internal architecture of their child's potential...

Why memory development is the most neglected skill in early education

At ChildUp, we live by a simple truth: talent is made, not born. Too often, society clings to the myth that cognitive abilities...