U.S. News and World Report: Are Smartphones Helping or Harming Kids’ Mental Health?
New research suggests smartphones can increase risk of attention and disruptive behavior issues in children.
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North Shore News: 5 skills the visual arts teach your kids
The visual arts help young people develop essential creative problem-solving skills that extend far beyond the studio, to reach how they see the opportunities in front of them, no matter…
Mom.Me: Preschools Are Getting Rid of All Their Toys for the Sake of Kids
Absent of toys, kids have the chance to create their own games and pursue their own ideas. In toy-free time children don’t play with finished toys, rather they develop their…
Business Insider: Most American kids aren’t getting enough physical activity — and that could wind up costing the US billions
Too little physical activity among children now and later will translate into heart attacks, diabetes, cancer, and billions of dollars of avoidable health care costs. The importance of establishing healthy…
The Washington Post: All this emphasis on self-esteem could be setting our kids up for a fall
Since the middle of the last century, self-esteem has been touted as the most important character trait in young people to ensure a happy, fulfilling life. However, research shows that…
Miami Herald: How to talk to your children about politics — and respect of others’ views
Our society will likely become more polarized politically. It is vital that children have the tools to navigate this new world as they move into adolescence and adulthood. To accomplish…
The New York Times: How to Build Resilient Kids, Even After a Loss
“As parents, teachers and caregivers, we all want to raise resilient kids — to develop their strength so they can overcome obstacles big and small. Resilience leads to better health, greater happiness and…
US News and World Report: Timing of Lunch, Recess May Determine What Kids Eat.
New findings in a study on the timing of lunch and recess could help schools develop policies to promote healthy eating and exercise habits for kids, study authors say. “Overall,…
Education DIVE: North Carolina district commits to social-emotional learning and assessment
Buncombe County Schools Administrators have decided that closing the gaps in social-emotional skills would be equally important as closing academic skills gaps — in part because improving social-emotional skills would…
HuffPost: Kids, Chemistry and Uncontrollable Giggles. What’s going on in Preschool?
“There are so many ways to bring science home and get your kids excited about it. By exposing our kids to opportunities at home and school, we are helping them…