You’ve probably heard of TikTok challenges. But have you heard about the havoc they’re wreaking in U.S. schools? Over the last year, challenges like devious licks (students steal and vandalize property) have spread like wildfire throughout... Read More
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What’s happened? Instagram has announced today that the company is temporarily ceasing development on the highly polarizing ‘Kids’ version of the app, citing concerns from parents and other child advocacy groups. Why does... Read More
Like almost half of all students in the U.S., both of my sons learned online last year. Which meant my husband and I both “did online school,” too. And like most parents, we did not sign up for that! Being continually present as our kids “did... Read More
A leading asthma patient group has issued a warning against a coronavirus treatment circulating on social media that is leading some people to post videos of themselves breathing in hydrogen peroxide through a nebulizer. The Asthma and Allergy... Read More
After (barely) surviving 18 months of being forced to play many different roles – parent, employee, spouse, chef, teacher, pet-trainer, housekeeper, and a reliably functioning human – Epic, has officially declared September 14... Read More
Now more than ever, students need computers for school. How do you know what type of computer is best for the 2021-22 academic year? The six tips below can help you purchase the best back-to-school computer for your child: 1. Know your... Read More
TikTok has announced several safety changes to accounts with underage users, including new Direct Message prompts and a cut-off time for push notifications. The changes, announced on 12 August, are aimed at users aged between 13 to 17. TikTok... Read More
Kace and the Magic Baseball Mitt by Tiffany Polk ISBN: 978-1-64990-743-1 Publication Date: Available now on Amazon When Tiffany Polk’s son was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, she immediately sprang into action and founded two businesses... Read More
Does your child have a hard time keeping one bit of information in mind while doing something else? For example, you’re making spaghetti together, and your child’s in charge of the sauce. But your child leaves to answer a text and forgets to come... Read More
We’ve seen technology adopted in education more widely from 2019 to 2021 than it may have been used in the previous ten years. Education is encountering an ever-evolving reformation that will hopefully create a better system for learning and... Read More
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit New York City and schools switched to remote learning, 12-year-old Daisy Hampton noticed that a lot of her classmates weren’t showing up to her virtual classes. After learning that many students across NYC couldn’t... Read More
It seems that some video games for kids can rocket onto the scene and rise in popularity almost overnight. Games like Pokemon Go, Fortnite and, most recently, Among Us seemed to pop out of nowhere. And then every other kid is playing the... Read More
Attention parents and young investors— Fidelity just launched its Fidelity Youth Account for teens ages 13-17!! Fidelity’s Youth Account is the first brokerage account ever designed specifically for teenagers. It’s intended to... Read More
Time outside may be beneficial in general, but not all outdoors are created the same. Although much of the world’s population lives in urban areas, humans are hardwired for nature specifically. Even the most disconnected individual will... Read More
Engineering For Kids, a network focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education for children through fun and interactive learning sessions, is introducing new camps and programs featuring esports and Minecraft leagues this... Read More