Kids who had a stroke at birth often find it tough to use language. But do they have trouble learning new words? A recent study tried to find out. They tested 3. 5-year-olds with a specific type of stroke called PAIS and compared them to kids without strokes. The test involved a game to teach new wo
Lego, a name synonymous with creativity and imagination, has recently unveiled its Smart Brick, sparking a wave of discussions and debates. This new addition to the Lego family is designed to bring a whole new level of interactivity to building blocks. The Smart Brick can respond to how it is played
Australia recently made headlines by banning social media for kids under 16. This bold move has sparked debates worldwide. The country's e-safety minister, Julie Inman Grant, sees this as the first step, with other nations like Denmark and Norway considering similar bans. France is even thinking abo
Parenting styles have long been debated, but one philosophy stands out for its focus on freedom and respect. This approach rejects old-school methods like spanking and yelling, opting instead for empathy and cooperation. Traditional parenting often mirrors oppressive systems, teaching kids to obey w
Home education is not always what it seems. For one person, it was a strange journey. At 12 years old, they were pulled out of school. Their mom wanted to give them a unique learning experience. She called it "unschooling. " This meant no strict lessons or set schedule. Instead, they spent time visi
Binance Junior, a new savings app for kids, has sparked debate. It's designed to be safe, with no trading options and parental controls. But the real concern isn't about the app's safety. It's about the messages it sends to young minds. Kids today already understand digital value. They trade skins
Kids are like little detectives, always figuring out who to trust. A recent study looked at how Turkish-speaking kids, aged four and six, decide if what they're told is reliable. They used special words in Turkish to see if kids could tell the difference between someone making a guess and someone re
In a world where things seem to be getting tougher, there's a place that stands out like a beacon of hope. This place is a preschool playground in Alaska, designed to be enjoyed by all children, regardless of their abilities. It's not just any playground; it's a carefully crafted space that encourag
A new book takes a hard look at why so many kids today are feeling anxious and down. It points a big finger at smartphones and all that screen time. The idea is that kids aren't getting enough time to just be kids, playing outside and hanging out with friends in real life. Instead, they're glued to
Deciding what's best for babies and young kids isn't always straightforward. People working in this field have to juggle lots of things: what's right, what's legal, what's happening around them, and even their own feelings. But guess what? Ethics should be at the heart of every decision they make.
