A philosophy professor looks at the learning styles of different creatures to gain insight into curiosity among human beings.
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Though COVID is mild for most children, it can be serious for some. Where we have safe and effective vaccines, there’s no sense in not rolling them out.
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Parental controls and surveillance have their place but internal safeguards like empathy, resilience and values serve children throughout their lives, whether online or offline.
People who say they don’t want children are often told they’ll change their mind. The authors of a new study found otherwise.
A new study looks at UK kids’ physical activity levels once COVID restrictions had begun to lift compared with before the pandemic.
With nine brains, blue blood and a talent for camouflage, the octopus is one of the most fascinating creatures in the sea.
From fibre to fabric. The process of making textiles has been important to humans for almost 35,000 years.
The physical activity and social connection that take place at recess help children be more engaged once back in the classroom.
College students with children have slightly higher GPAs but often take a longer time to graduate and are more likely to drop out of school.
Grocery shopping and family meals are prime opportunities to build reading and math skills – particularly for young Latino children, a new study finds.
Parents often want their kids to be creative. But while creativity has many benefits, it can also be used for harm. Here’s how to teach kids to harness their imagination for the common good.
There’s no need to pull out the candy catapult this year, but a few reasonable precautions can keep COVID-19 transmissions in check.
Weight discrimination, like teasing, is common among youth and linked to eating disorders and depression. Youth’s health and well-being would be best supported by not focusing on their weight.
COVID-19 upended families’ morning routines. Getting kids back on schedule and sticking to it will help ease difficult transitions, a child psychologist explains.
With mask-wearing and kids out of school last winter, viral upper respiratory infections decreased. However, clinicians have seen a return of respiratory viruses this summer and ear infections are up too.
Children missed being with friends but liked the freedom to move around at home. These are some of the takeaways from an education researcher who talked to 30 kids ages 5-8.
Parents often think about a school’s quality, class sizes, safety and extracurriculars. LGBTQ parents may also want to know their family will be respected.
Trials are under way to ascertain whether COVID vaccines are safe and effective for children under 12. In the meantime, it’s reassuring to note that generally, young kids cope OK with the virus.
Vaccinations, masks and some distancing – along with low community transmission – can help protect students in classrooms and cafeterias.
Children use play to express themselves and process their emotions. Here’s how parents can make the most of play time together.
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Associate Professor of Psychology, Michigan State University
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Professor of Psychology, Michigan State University
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Senior Principal Research Fellow; paediatrician; infectious diseases epidemiologist; vaccinologist, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in Sociology, Lancaster University
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Professor of Elementary Mathematics, Queen's University, Ontario
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Associate Professor of Youth Mental Health, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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PhD candidate, University of Wollongong
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Professor, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences. Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of Wollongong
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Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University
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Research Fellow, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York
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Associate Professor of Philosophy, American University
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Utah
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Assistant Professor of Secondary Social Studies, West Virginia University
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Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University
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Professor and Cure Kids Duke Family Chair in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau