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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Play Makes Us Human publishes essays on child development, mental health, and education policy alongside community updates like subscriber-only meetings. The publication targets parents, educators, and professionals…

Likely audience: educators and school administrators

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: The Bigger Picture publishes critical essays on social psychology, education reform, and workplace culture, specifically targeting readers interested in systemic injustice and societal norms. The publication…

Likely audience: Parents and educators

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LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago

Joy of Learning Weekly

Likely audience: Educators

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 17, 2026

From recent posts: This publication publishes essays on child development, education reform, and personal spirituality for parents and adults seeking deeper self-understanding. It consistently blends practical parenting advice with…

Likely audience: parents

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

Jeff Tweedy shares songs, advice, general musings, and whatnot...

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

Covering the stories the mainstream buries. Deplatformed during COVID. Healthcare professional turned citizen journalist.

Likely audience: General news consumers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

The heart and science of parenting

Likely audience: Educators

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago

Natural philosophy, belles-lettres, polemics.

Likely audience: Parents concerned about AI exposure

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

come for the cat. stay for the toxoplasmosis.

Likely audience: conservative commentators

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: music fans

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Too Much, Too Soon publishes essays, interviews, and tool launches focused on parenting stress, screen time management, and digital safety for families. The publication mixes personal narratives with expert interviews…

Likely audience: parents

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The Workspace for Children publishes weekly essays on parenting, child development, and family life, blending personal anecdotes with practical guides on topics like educational toys and sibling rivalry. The publication…

Likely audience: parents

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Off The Fence publishes a rotating mix of investigative journalism, cultural commentary, and feature stories on British and international topics including politics, art, nightlife, and media history. The publication…

Likely audience: cultural critics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Now What publishes parenting essays and reported pieces on child development, digital technology, family communication, and gender economics. It is written for parents seeking practical strategies and cultural…

Likely audience: educators

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 days ago

From recent posts: The Land That Time Forgot publishes personal essays and historical recollections focused on music history, live performances, and the careers of artists like Buddy Holly, Dolly Parton, and David Bowie. The publication…

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

From recent posts: Minding the Gap publishes opinionated essays on education reform, pedagogy, and technology for educators, researchers, and policymakers. The publication consistently covers topics such as literacy instruction, cognitive…

Likely audience: Education journalists and podcast producers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 27, 2026

From recent posts: The Family Commons publishes essays on parenting culture, community building, and social etiquette for parents seeking alternative approaches to family life. Recent issues feature critiques of intensive parenting…

Likely audience: parents

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

A newsletter about New York and the incredible people in it curated by The David Prize.

Likely audience: New York City residents

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: MOTHERHOOD UNTIL YESTERDAY publishes essays and interviews focused on evolutionary anthropology, child development, and the impact of modern education on parenting. The publication targets parents and academics…

Likely audience: parents

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

Paris news, stories, events, insights, and essays by journalist and five-time author Lindsey Tramuta

Likely audience: Education policy analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Love Notes from the Spicy One® publishes opinion pieces and parenting advice focused on raising neurodivergent, non-conformist children who question authority and prioritize body autonomy. The publication consistently…

Likely audience: Parents of young children

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: Them Before Us publishes opinion pieces, personal narratives, and research critiques focused on children's rights, family law, and reproductive ethics. The publication advocates for traditional family structures and…

Likely audience: parents

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

All the homeschooling whimsy and tactical tools you need to ensure your kids are smart, prepared, and energized to learn!

Likely audience: educators

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