I think my child might need a tutor. What do I need to consider first?
School tutoring is a huge business. Australian estimates suggest it was worth more than of A$1.5 billion as of 2021......»»
New poll shows 77% of Massachusetts residents support $600 child and family tax credit
New polling data released late last week shows 77% of surveyed Massachusetts residents support a $600 state Child and Family Tax Credit. This polling confirms the popularity of the more generous Child and Family Tax Credit included in the House tax p.....»»
Stand back and avoid saying "be careful!": How to help your child take risks at the park
There is ongoing concern about the impact of "helicopter parenting" on children's growth and development......»»
Large variation seen in how many relatives Swedes have
Relatives often play an important role in people's lives. Family members such as cousins, grandparents and grandchildren form part of an individual's social network and can provide significant support, ranging from child-rearing to elderly care to fi.....»»
UK report highlights link between child poverty and poor educational attainment
University of York academics have contributed to a major report which highlights how a failure to address childhood inequality is creating a "conveyor belt of disadvantage.".....»»
The 46 best shows on Netflix in September 2023
The best shows on Netflix In September include the new series Dear Child, nature documentary Predators, and hits like Suits, Who is Erin Carter?, and One Piece......»»
For $50, kids can draw in 3D
Draw kids' 3D art with the PiKA3D pen bundle including refillable plastic spools that make child-safe projects fun. TL;DR: As of September 6, get the PiKA3D JR Bundle with 3D pen for just $49.99 — a 9% discount.Your child might be excited.....»»
AI-generated child sex imagery has every US attorney general calling for action
"A race against time to protect the children of our country from the dangers of AI." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Wednesday, American attorneys general from all 50 states and four territories sent a letter to Congre.....»»
New study shows parents" concerns about children"s reading should not be ignored
If you have concerns your child is having trouble reading, new research shows it's likely something that needs attention. As children across the country head back to class this week, a new study from Western University researchers shows parental conc.....»»
7 Face Masks Your Kids May Actually Wear (2023)
If your child is at high risk or if community transmission rates are high, you may want them to wear face masks. These are the styles my little ones will tolerate......»»
Apple details reasons to abandon CSAM-scanning tool, more controversy ensues
Safety groups remain concerned about child sexual abuse material scanning and user reporting. Enlarge (credit: Leonardo Munoz/Getty) In December, Apple said that it was killing an effort to design a privacy-preserving iC.....»»
Apple faces renewed pressure to protect child safety: ‘Child sexual abuse is stored on iCloud. Apple allows it.’
Two years ago, Apple announced a number of new child safety features, including a system that would use on-device processing to scan for child sexual abuse materials. Despite the privacy-focused implementation of the feature, Apple faced enough backl.....»»
Child safety advocacy group launches campaign against Apple
Heat Initiative, a child safety advocacy group, is launching a multi-million dollar campaign against Apple to pressure the company into reinstating iCloud CSAM detection.Apple's abandoned child protection featureHeat Initiative said it would launch t.....»»
Apple provides detailed reasoning behind abandoning iPhone CSAM detection
A child safety group pushed Apple on why the announced CSAM detection feature was abandoned, and the company has given its most detailed response yet as to why it backed off its plans.Apple's scrapped CSAM detection toolChild Sexual Abuse Material is.....»»
"I almost lost my will to live": Preference for sons is leaving young women in China exploited and abused
China has a gender crisis. The country has a huge surplus of men—around 722 million compared to 690 million women in 2022. This is largely because of sex-selective abortions linked to China's one-child policy, which ended in 2015......»»
Rising temperatures linked to increased child neglect
As temperatures rise, so does the maltreatment of children, according to a new study from a researcher in the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. The study, released as a National Bureau of Economic Research working pap.....»»
Top Programming Languages Methodology
In our goal of trying to estimate a programming language’s popularity, we realized that no one can look over the shoulder of every person writing code, whether that be a child writing a Java script for a personal Minecraft server, a mobile app dev.....»»
What can cities do to correct racism and help all communities live longer? It starts with city planning, says researcher
The average life expectancy in the U.S. is 76.1 years. But this range varies widely—a child raised in wealthy San Mateo County, California, can expect to live nearly 85 years. A child raised in Fort Worth, Texas, could expect to live about 66.7 yea.....»»
How can I tell if my child is ready to start school next year?
At this time of year many parents and caregivers are asking a familiar set of questions......»»
Extreme weather events linked to increased child marriage
Among the negative impacts of extreme weather events around the world is one that most people may not think of: an increase in child marriages......»»
YouTube may face billions in fines if FTC confirms child privacy violations
Child groups asked the FTC to investigate YouTube ad placements on kids' videos. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Four nonprofit groups seeking to protect kids' privacy online asked the Federal T.....»»