"Think of the whole child, not just their ears"
There is a fierce debate raging in the deaf community......»»
Have some fun with the Best Interactive Toys
There are plenty of great toys on the market for your kids to play with. However, if you want a toy that is interactive for your child, it can be difficult to decide which toys are worth your money. Out of all the options on the market, the Kano Ha.....»»
Child fossil find in South Africa sheds light on enigmatic hominids
Fossils found deep in a South African cave formed part of a hominid child's skull, apparently left on an alcove by fellow members of her species 250,000 years ago, scientists said Thursday......»»
World leaders urged to "save humanity" at climate summit
World leaders must act to "save humanity", UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday as they met for the historic COP26 climate summit with code-red warnings from scientists ringing in their ears......»»
App Privacy Report to debut in iOS 15.2 beta, code for Communication Safety appears [u]
Apple continues to roll out new features promised for inclusion in iOS 15, with the first iOS 15.2 beta version issued on Wednesday delivering a more robust app privacy tool and hinting at future implementation of an upcoming child safety feature.Ann.....»»
Study: Cutting carbon emissions and air pollution in cities has the potential to dramatically improve child health
Improved air quality in cities resulting from cutting carbon emissions could lead to large reductions in childhood asthma cases, premature births and incidences of babies born at an unhealthily low weight, according to a study carried out by research.....»»
Like pixels to my ears: Asus headset uses mini LEDs to animate earcups
Customizable LED matrixes display pixelated animations on each ear. Enlarge (credit: Asus) Because a gaming headset sits on your head (where you can't see it), its looks aren't all that important. But that hasn't stopped head.....»»
Only 27.5% of adult victims of child sexual abuse tell someone about the experience while still a child
Three researchers of the University of Malaga have just published a paper that brings to light sexual abuse experiences suffered in childhood by more than a thousand Spanish adults –according to a sample that is representative of the Spanish popula.....»»
Drifting into trouble? The tiny ocean creatures with a global impact
The strange metal box hauled from the waves and onto the ship's deck looks like a spaceship fished from a child's imagination......»»
13 Face Masks Your Kids May Actually Wear
Your child still needs a face mask for school or play. These are the styles my little ones will tolerate......»»
Climate crisis: How states may be held responsible for impact on children
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has determined that a government can, in theory, be held to account for the impact its country's carbon emissions have on its children, both within and outside of its borders. This is in response to a compl.....»»
How AirPods became Apple"s hottest product
Almost immediately after Apple unveiled its new AirPods product in 2016, the memes began. There were photoshopped pictures of electric toothbrushes dangling from ears and jokes about the wireless earbuds resembling miniature hair dryers, oversized pl.....»»
Using Disney movies to help with child development
Worried your children are getting too much screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic? How many times can a person watch "Frozen," right? Turns out, animated movies can serve as valuable tools for parents and counselors alike to improve communication w.....»»
Which plants and animals are affected by climate change? Some may surprise you
We've all seen the picture of the polar bear perched precariously on a melting iceberg. It's the obligatory poster child for any discussion about species that are endangered by climate change. It isn't alone, of course. To commandeer a clickbait clic.....»»
Study shows how corporations influence policy through nonprofit donations
In 2003, the Coca-Cola Foundation announced a $1 million donation to the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, supposedly to "improve child dental health." Shortly after receiving the gift, the children's dental group changed its stance on sug.....»»
Former Facebook Staffers React to Company"s Unapologetic Response to Whistleblower
"Facebook's efforts to undermine the testimony of whistleblower Frances Haugen began before she even left the Senate Commerce Committee hearing room Tuesday," reports Protocol.com: "Just pointing out the fact that @FrancesHaugen did not work on child.....»»
We can’t believe how cheap this Dyson cordless vacuum deal is at Walmart
Whether you are a pet owner, the parent of a curious child, or just a clean freak spying a little dust in the corner, this deal on the Dyson V8 Fluffy is for you......»»
New approach to skeletal age-estimation can help identify child remains
Forensic teams challenged with identifying skeletal remains may benefit from a new method of determining age in child remains when traditional methods, such as dental records, aren't available. New research from SFU archeologists finds that measuring.....»»
How the expanded child tax credit is helping families
American households making less than $50,000 are more likely than higher-earning families to spend the expanded child tax credit on essential expenses and tutors for their children, found a survey from the Social Policy Institute (SPI) at Washington.....»»
Researchers develop an intervention that cuts recidivism among children reentering school from the justice system
For a child leaving juvenile detention, building a relationship with a teacher who believes in them can make all the difference. A new Stanford-led study suggests that a personalized one-page letter can go a long way toward helping forge that relatio.....»»
Bandai Namco is rebranding itself next year; fans don"t care for the change
Bandai Namco is changing its logo starting next year, and fans aren't impressed. The new logo features a magenta "speech bubble" that looks more like a child's broken model train track at first glance. The company name appears linearly in the neon fr.....»»