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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Life
    Why your kid is yelling “chicken banana”Why your kid is yelling “chicken banana”
    Life

    Is this the next “6-7”?

    By Anna North
    Life
    The one goal that unites most Gen Z menThe one goal that unites most Gen Z men
    Life

    Gen Z men are surprisingly excited about parenthood.

    By Anna North
    Policy
    Why universal child care is closer than ever in New YorkWhy universal child care is closer than ever in New York
    Policy

    One of Zohran Mamdani’s most expensive ideas has surprising early momentum.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    How the Minnesota fraud scandal could upend American child careHow the Minnesota fraud scandal could upend American child care
    Politics

    A viral video has prompted a Trump administration crackdown on funding.

    By Anna North
    26 things we think will happen in 2026
    Future Perfect

    From the state of democracy to the chance of a recession, here’s what could happen in 2026.

    By Bryan Walsh, Izzie Ramirez and 11 more
    Life
    The eternal awkwardness of winter breakThe eternal awkwardness of winter break
    Life

    A time for holiday cheer — and boredom.

    By Anna North
    Technology
    How to actually get kids off their phonesHow to actually get kids off their phones
    Technology

    Social media bans don’t have to be just for children.

    By Anna North
    Policy
    The looming showdown over IVF, explainedThe looming showdown over IVF, explained
    Policy

    Trump says he supports IVF. That’s about to be tested.

    By Anna North
    Life
    Kids are missing out on one of their best chances at learningKids are missing out on one of their best chances at learning
    Life

    Bring back outdoor recess!

    By Anna North
    The Highlight
    Who is the “trad husband”?Who is the “trad husband”?
    The Highlight

    Tradwives are everywhere on social media. Their allegedly dominant spouses are invisible.

    By Anna North