Kids with ADHD May Still Have Symptoms as Adults
Fortunately, recognition and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in grown-ups are getting better.....»»
Visiting white parts of town makes some Black kids feel less safe, according to study
Some Black youth feel less safe when they visit predominantly white areas of their city, a new study in Columbus has found......»»
A new way of looking at data that shows what"s working for Indigenous school kids and what isn"t
Every year, NAPLAN tests are used to see how Australian students are tracking in reading, writing and math......»»
9 out of 10 kids are not developmentally on track in literacy and numeracy—study of 8 African countries
Children develop an enormous amount during their early years—socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively. What happens between the ages of 0 and 8 years can predict important long-term outcomes: for example, how a child will fare at school; w.....»»
The 28 best sitcoms on Netflix right now (April 2024)
The best sitcoms on Netflix include The Conners, Martin, Girls5eva, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Jamie Foxx Show, My Wife and Kids, Loudermilk, and more......»»
Teen’s vocal cords act like coin slot in worst-case ingestion accident
Luckily his symptoms were relatively mild, but doctors noted ulceration of his airway. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Archive Photos) Most of the time, when kids accidentally gulp down a non-edible object, it travels toward th.....»»
Young adults with a history of school discipline report depressive symptoms, lower well-being
Research on school discipline has focused largely on the effects of exclusionary measures across the life course, but a University at Buffalo sociologist has published a new study that suggests how a fuller range of disciplinary experiences, not just.....»»
Kids and "bad" news: How can parents safely introduce their children to news and current affairs?
While much attention has been drawn to the detrimental impact of violent video games on children's developing brains, there has been relatively little discussion regarding the negative effects of news and current affair programs children are exposed.....»»
Video game devotees are much more likely to be working-class than middle-class, says research
Adults who play video games daily are much more likely to be working-class than middle-class, new research shows......»»
Stanford study combines Apple Watch and AI to study pain exacerbation in kids
A new study at Stanford aims to evaluate how the Apple Watch can play a role in identifying “physiologic, dietary, and environment triggers of severe pain exacerbations” in children with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). In addition to th.....»»
The 6 best tablets for Roblox in 2024
If you're looking for a tablet that will specifically run Roblox and offer decent performance for your kids, you're gonna need a guide -- and this is it......»»
Researchers study rate of stuttering in adult struggling readers
Adults who struggle to read often read at a slower pace and with lower accuracy compared to their peers. They can also have difficulties with spoken language skills, such as difficulties with understanding and using words, and recognizing and working.....»»
The Gambia may allow female genital mutilation again, another sign of a global trend eroding women"s rights
The Gambia's ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) since 2015 is under threat. Proposed changes before parliament could permit medicalized female genital cutting and allow it for consenting adults......»»
Screen Time for Kids Is Fine! Unless It"s Not
Two new books offer radically different approaches to how people should think about smartphones and social media......»»
Smartphones Do or Don’t Harm Kids! So Which Is It?
Two new books offer radically different approaches to how people should think about smartphones and social media......»»
iPhone Screen Distance protects your eyes, here’s how it works
One of the new health features for iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 can help prevent eye strain for everyone, as well as lower the risk of myopia (nearsightedness) in kids. Here’s how to use iPhone Screen Distance and how it works. Brought to you by.....»»
Florida braces for lawsuits over law banning kids from social media
Florida law banning kids from social media is unconstitutional, critics say. Enlarge (credit: Lisa5201 | E+) On Monday, Florida became the first state to ban kids under 14 from social media without parental permission. I.....»»
Kids face social media app ban in Florida; teens will need parental permission
Floridian kids aged 13 or younger face a social media app ban in Florida, while those aged 14 to 16 will only be allowed to use the apps with parental permission. Opponents argue that the new law, known as HB 3, will do more harm than good, puttin.....»»
The best kids headphones of 2024: for fun, safety, and sound
Loaded with color, braced for impact, and packed with parental features like volume limiting, here's our roundup of the best headphones available for kids......»»
Why teens should treasure their friendships
Adolescents with strong friendships experience fewer anxiety and depression symptoms, Ph.D. student Iris Koele discovered in her research on high school students' social relationships. "As a psychologist, I include friends in the treatment plan: who.....»»
"How long before climate change will destroy the Earth?": Research reveals what Australian kids want to know
Every day, more children discover they are living in a climate crisis. This makes many children feel sad, anxious, angry, powerless, confused and frightened about what the future holds......»»