How to set up visual ID for kids
An Echo Show 15 can be fun for the entire family. Here's how to get personalized content for your kids using Visual ID......»»
Zuckerberg says sorry for Meta harming kids—but rejects payments to families
CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord, and X testified at hearing on child safety. Enlarge / Mark Zuckerberg discussed Meta's approaches to child safety at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing January 31, 2024. During a.....»»
Child poverty is on the rise in Canada, putting over 1 million kids at risk of life-long negative effects
At first glance, Canada ranks among the top third of countries for its work in addressing child poverty. But that isn't the whole story......»»
Scientists investigate the sensory information hummingbird hawk moths rely on to control their proboscis
Just as when we humans reach for objects, the hummingbird hawk moth uses its visual sense to place its long proboscis precisely on a flower to search for nectar, according to a study by Konstanz biologists......»»
Pok Pok Montessori-inspired iOS app gets ‘Dress-Up’ toy in latest update
A new toy has arrived today as a major update for the wonderful Montessori-inspired iOS app Pok Pok. “Dress-Up” helps kids with imagination, storytelling, self-esteem, fine motor skills, and much more. more….....»»
Jay Duplass talks Hades" big introduction to "Percy Jackson and the Olympians"
Jay Duplass, who plays Hades in "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," breaks down the Underworld scene and his kids' reactions to the show. For Jay Duplass and his family, Tuesday nights are reserved for Percy Jackson and the Olympians.Right when.....»»
Apple TV+ shrinks Kids division with rare layoffs: ‘a fraction of the overall staff’
It’s not common to see Apple and layoffs in the same headline, but Deadline exclusively reports that Apple has shrunk its Kids division. more….....»»
Learning to read in another language is tough: How Namibian teachers can help kids
In a classroom in Namibia's northern Oshikoto region, a teacher has written English vocabulary words on the chalkboard. She asks her learners to read them aloud. When they stumble with pronunciation, she corrects them. She also helps the youngsters t.....»»
Children"s programming takes a hit as Apple TV+ lays off eight staffers
Apple TV+ has been hit with a small round of layoffs as eight people who worked in kids content were let go on Tuesday.Apple TV+The cuts included music, production, and development for children's programming. It is likely that the layoffs have come a.....»»
1,500 kids got bogus homeopathic pellets instead of lifesaving vaccines in NY
The midwife paid a fine and is barred from accessing the state's vaccine records system. Enlarge / Vials containing pills for homeopathic remedies are displayed at Ainsworths Pharmacy on August 26, 2005, in London. (credit: Getty.....»»
Connecting researchers and legislators can lead to policies that reflect scientific evidence
Like most kids of the 1990s, I attended a school that used the original DARE program as a cornerstone initiative in the war on drugs. Congressional funding for this Drug Abuse Resistance Education program surged to over US$10 million per year by 2002.....»»
Teen sued Utah over social media law requiring curfew for minors
Platforms found harming Utah kids will face "crushing" fines starting March 1. Enlarge / Utah high school student Hannah Zoulek sued Utah to block the Social Media Regulation Act from taking effect March 1. (credit: thefire.org).....»»
10 best YouTube videos for kids
The best YouTube videos for kids including a mix of fun, entertaining, educational, ones that promote positive values, and some silliness, too......»»
Joking apart: What men and women find funny
Men rate visual jokes more highly than women do, whereas women prefer jokes that involve political commentary or the dynamics of close relationships, a new study of print cartoons dating from 1930-2010 finds......»»
Kids start paying attention to accuracy at about age 4
Early on, they're likely to trust humans; a bit later, performance matters more. Enlarge / Why wouldn't you trust this little guy? He's so cute! (credit: Thamrongpat Theerathammakorn) Making mistakes is human, but it's n.....»»
With only the pawprints, researchers study elusive bobcat
One Sunday morning in February of 2021, Dave Duffy's kids told him they had just seen a bobcat through the window of their home near the University of Florida's Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience outside St. Augustine, Florida. They knew their.....»»
Check out the first image from Peregrine lunar lander
The first image beamed back by Astrobotic’s Peregrine spacecraft provides the first visual evidence of a propulsion system anomaly......»»
First image from Peregrine lunar lander confirms issue
The first image beamed back by Astrobotic’s Peregrine spacecraft provides the first visual evidence of a propulsion system anomaly......»»
CES 2024: HyperX has a new line of gaming products just for kids
HyperX's Cloud Mini Headsets, Clutch Tanto Mini Wired Controller, and Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini mouse could be your child's next favorite gaming accessories......»»
Two features missing from Apple’s Screen Time parental controls
Have kids with and iPads? As a parent, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with Apple’s Screen Time feature. These parental controls can be found in the Settings app under the Screen Time section on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Screen Time par.....»»
The best PC games for kids
They might not get as much attention as others, but there are plenty of great PC games for kids. From platformers to sims, here are the best PC games for kids......»»