Playful Brains
Kunlun, PhD | Playful BrainsCurated research, surprising facts, and engaging activities for curious minds—young and old. Helping busy parents raise curious kids with science, play, and wonder.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 63 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | a month ago |
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Is Technology Replacing Your Child’s Thinking Skills?
A practical way to tell when screens and AI build real ability—and when they quietly weaken it
There is a new kind of parenting decision that does not look like a decision at all.
Why Modern Technology Is Making Parents Uneasy
There is a quiet moment many parents recognize now, even if they don’t always talk about it.
Your child runs into a small difficulty—something ordinary. They can’t remember an answer. They don’t know how to start. They feel a flicker of bo...
When to Help vs Let Your Child Struggle
A practical way to tell if frustration is building resilience or becoming overwhelm
There is a particular kind of parental pain that arrives in ordinary moments.
Why Fixing Every Frustration Can Make Kids Less Resilient
Parenting often feels hardest in moments that look small from the outside.
A child struggles with a zipper. A tower keeps falling. Homework suddenly becomes impossible. A sibling disagreement spirals into tears.
And then comes the moment...
When Should You Step In — and When Should You Step Back?
A simple 3-question filter to tell when helping builds your child’s ability — and when it replaces it
There is a quiet parenting trap that looks a lot like love.
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Dad to a young child. Scientist by training. I write for parents navigating a fast-changing world, trying to raise kids with clarity instead of anxiety. Playful Brains helps parents think calmly, intentionally, and long-term.
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