Paul W. Turke MD, PhD | Pediatrics & Anthropology

Understanding Parenting Through the Lens of Evolution

Understanding Parenting Through the Lens of Evolution

Parenting has evolved significantly across cultures and generations, yet the fundamental biological needs of children have remained the same. By looking at child development through an evolutionary perspective, we can better understand behaviors that might seem...
How Evolution Shapes the Way We Teach and Learn

How Evolution Shapes the Way We Teach and Learn

Learning acts as a basic human trait because people acquire knowledge in two ways: through natural language absorption during childhood and by mastering new abilities as adults. Why is it that specific teaching methods achieve better outcomes than others? The answer...
Is Modern Parenting an Evolutionary Mismatch?

Is Modern Parenting an Evolutionary Mismatch?

Throughout centuries of cultural development, human biological processes have shown minimal changes, while parenting approaches have become drastically different. The challenges parents endure at present, including restlessness, fussy eating habits, and panic during...