Brain, Child Essay Contest

Thanks to all entrants!

Our first Essay Contest topic -- "How Big Is Your Brood?" -- inspired many compelling entries. To view the top three winning essays, see our current Table of Contents.

Here are the four runners-up.

Two
By Gayle Brandeis

Brooding
By J.K. Justice

Sibling Rivalry
By Wendy Heywood

Beyond the Backseat
By Megan McKinlay

If you're interested in submitting an essay to Brain, Child, check out our writers' guidelines.

-- Jennifer and Stephanie