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Kids with ADHD May Still Have Symptoms as Adults

Fortunately, recognition and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in grown-ups are getting better.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamOct 16th, 2024

Who are the global super-rich of tomorrow? Teens at one of the world"s most expensive schools interviewed

While super-rich kids make for great TV subjects, their real lives, perspectives and ambitions are often shielded from the public. To learn more about them, we interviewed students at one of the most expensive secondary schools in the world, where fe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Researcher: Playing technology games and making science fun helps young kids solve visual problems, grasp ideas better

As I watched my sons, Wavhudi and Rivhavhudi, play games on my phone before bedtime, I was captivated by their enthusiasm and how deeply they were engaged—especially when the games involved math or science. Both boys experienced speech delays and I.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Court: Section 230 doesn’t shield TikTok from Blackout Challenge death suit

TikTok must face claim over For You Page recommending content that killed kids. Enlarge (credit: Catherine McQueen | Moment) An appeals court has revived a lawsuit against TikTok by reversing a lower court's ruling that.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

Children and the internet: Helping kids navigate this modern minefield

The United States' most senior public health official, surgeon-general Vivek Murthy, believes social media platforms should come with warning labels. The United Nations' education, science and culture agency says smartphones should be banned in schoo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

Public trust in drinking water safety is low globally: Study finds association with perceptions of public corruption

A new study finds more than half of adults surveyed worldwide expect to be seriously harmed by their water within the next two years. Led by global health experts at Northwestern University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the stu.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

Here are the official screen time recommendations for kids

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has official screen time recommendations for kids of different ages – but parents still have to grapple with the trade-offs and practicalities. One parent has shared her own struggles with finding the rig.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Apple and 4-H program brings tech to kids, not just agriculture

Apple and 4-H are working together to extend the training offered by the youth development network, which is best known for an agricultural focus. With Apple’s support, the network of youth organizations is teaching kids to program in Swift, as.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

PE class: It can boost a child"s body and mind

A quality physical education program involves more than just getting kids to move for a set amount of time during the school day, experts say......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Kids who survived shooting at Kansas City Super Bowl parade are scared, suffering panic attacks and sleep problems

Six months after Gabriella Magers-Darger's legs were burned by sparks from a ricocheted bullet at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade in February, the 14-year-old is ready to leave the past behind......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Chalk-based coating creates a cooling fabric

In the scorching heat of summer, anyone who spends time outside—athletes, landscapers, kids at the park or beachgoers—could benefit from a cooling fabric. While there are some textiles that reflect the sun's rays or transfer heat away from the bo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Organized youth sports are increasingly for the privileged: Study finds generational shifts in who plays

A sweeping study of U.S. youth sports participation over the past 60 years has found that there has been a significant increase over time in kids playing organized sports—but particularly among more privileged, educated families......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

What can you do if your child hates reading?

During Book Week, we will see countless photos on social media of happy kids dressed as characters from their favorite books, while schools hold daily events celebrating the joy of reading......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

The 25 best YouTube videos for kids (August 2024)

From catchy nursery rhymes for toddlers to science experiments for older kids and life lessons for teens, these are the best YouTube videos for kids......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 17th, 2024

This Fitbit is specifically designed for kids, and it’s on sale today

The Fitbit Ace LTE, a smartwatch for kids that will keep them moving through fun challenges, is available from Best Buy for only $200 following a $30 discount......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Transitional kindergarten programs expand early education access and boost academic gain, study finds

Children enrolled in transitional kindergarten programs in Michigan did better in math and English by the time they reached 3rd grade, with higher test scores than other kids who didn't go through the program, according to a University of Michigan st.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

New poll finds 50% of parents believe too much time on technology keeps kids from forming connections in the classroom

Building positive connections with teachers and peers in the classroom can be critical to the mental health and academic success of children and adolescents. Yet a new national poll from The Kids Mental Health Foundation, conducted by Ipsos, finds ha.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Millions of kids are still skipping school. Could the answer be recess—and a little cash?

Flerentin "Flex" Jean-Baptiste missed so much school he had to repeat his freshman year at Medford High outside Boston. At school, "you do the same thing every day," said Jean-Baptiste, who was absent 30 days his first year. "That gets very frustrati.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

Extreme heat exposure on the rise for millions of kids: UN

Nearly half a billion children are facing twice as many days of extreme heat each year—or more—than their grandparents did, the UN said Tuesday, warning of deadly consequences......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Do I need it? "Underconsumption core" trends on TikTok

Exhausted from a rising cost of living in the United States and non-stop ads, some young adults on TikTok are pushing back......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

Jude Law’s Jedi befriends kids lost in space in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew trailer

The standalone series is set in the same time frame as The Mandalorian and Ahsoka.  Jude Law plays a Jedi in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. The Star Wars universe continues to expand on streaming television with the release of the first.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024