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Why some adults thrive after childhood adversity

January 25, 2026 Why some adults thrive after childhood adversity span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>Below, Jay Belsky shares five key insights from his new book, The Nature of Nurture: Rethinking Why and How Childhood Adversity Shapes Development. Belsky is emeritus professor of human development at the University of California, Davis. What’s the big idea? Seen through an evolutionary lens, … Continue reading Why some adults thrive after childhood adversity