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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Life
    They’re growing up in the Trump era. Here’s what they want from the next president.They’re growing up in the Trump era. Here’s what they want from the next president.
    Life

    What a president for Gen Alpha might be like.

    By Anna North
    Politics
    Are fewer young people identifying as trans?Are fewer young people identifying as trans?
    Politics

    The debate over youth gender identity polling, explained.

    By Anna North
    The humble plant that could save the world — or destroy it
    Climate

    Clean energy expansion could destroy this crucial climate solution.

    By Anna North
    Life
    The retro technology connecting kids to their friends The retro technology connecting kids to their friends 
    Life

    Kids are ditching screens but staying in touch, with the help of an ’80s-chic device.

    By Anna North
    Life
    What do we lose when teens don’t babysit?What do we lose when teens don’t babysit?
    Life

    Reviving the tradition would be good for kids and families.

    By Anna North
    Life
    Why kids are all posing like this in picturesWhy kids are all posing like this in pictures
    Life

    Decoding the long history of Gen Alpha’s favorite photo pose.

    By Anna North
    Life
    The real problem with kids’ diets todayThe real problem with kids’ diets today
    Life

    How MAHA is trickling down to Gen Alpha.

    By Anna North
    Life
    What kids don’t want you to know about Gen Alpha cultureWhat kids don’t want you to know about Gen Alpha culture
    Life

    This is why they love Minecraft so much.

    By Anna North
    Culture
    What a 62-year-old maid explains about childhoodWhat a 62-year-old maid explains about childhood
    Culture

    This quietly subversive book has been captivating kids for generations.

    By Anna North
    Life
    The hidden forces ruining youth sportsThe hidden forces ruining youth sports
    Life

    Athletics for kids have gotten seriously intense.

    By Anna North