More screen time for toddlers is tied to poorer development a few years later, study says
Children who have more screen time as toddlers have poorer development, study says
Structured play helps toddlers self-regulate, altering their life course
Structured play helps young children learn to self-regulate, which is an essential skill for success in later life
How To Tackle Student Absenteeism
Late winter — with colds, extended family vacations, and general fatigue — is a peak period for school absenteeism. How can schools best combat that problem?
Financial gifts can teach children a lot, whether they save or spend
Do your children ever receive gifts in the form of money? Use that opportunity to teach them about financial literacy and savings
Is Your Child An Orchid Or A Dandelion? Unlocking The Science Of Sensitive Kids
Some kids seem resilient from the start — readily able, like dandelions, to cope with stress and adversity. But a pediatrician says biologically reactive kids need more support to thrive.
How much sleep do teenagers really need?
Parents often worry about their teenagers getting enough sleep, but how much sleep do kids really need?
More Green Spaces in Childhood Associated With Happier Adulthood
Research suggests the more of your childhood that is spent surrounded by green spaces, the lower your risk of developing mental illness in adulthood, whether in the city or the country.
Student achievement begins with the family
Student achievement begins with the family
A mother’s tongue: The complexity of raising multilingual children
Raising multilingual children can be difficult but the rewards make the hard work worthwhile
Support, strengthen education reforms in California, new report urges
California needs to support, strengthen education reforms