3 ways to help children think critically about the news

The circulation of misinformation makes understanding the world difficult. Here are three ways you can help children to think critically about the news they see, hear and read.

We don’t know the true extent of cyberbullying – and children need help in dealing with it

Teachers are more likely to notice 'real-life' bullying, but children are less inclined to report when they are targeted online.

This is your child’s brain on books: Scans show benefit of reading vs. screen time

Taking away screens and reading to our children during the formative years of birth to age 5 boosts brain development. We all know that's true, but now science can convince us with startling images.

Reading struggles? Don’t wait to advocate for your child

Early intervention with reading challenges has very high success rates for supporting reading development, but it is much more difficult to improve reading skills in older students.

Protecting Students In The Screen Age: An Action Tool For Parents And Teachers

The constant presence of computers in classrooms has created education, security and privacy issues far faster than many schools or parents can cope. Now there's a tool kit that can help.

Breaking Up Kids’ Routines May Unlock More Learning Potential, Study Shows

While children thrive on consistency, it turns out that their routine a bit could be the best way for them to learn. A new experience activates dopamine receptors in their brain, making them feel excited and more likely to remember new information.

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