Pok Pok Playroom iOS app for kids gets in the Halloween spirit
Following the launch of updates like a music Sequencer, Marble Machine, and Space content, Pok Pok Playroom for kids has received another new release. Many of the app’s toys have new Halloween content that offers fun open-ended play while encour.....»»
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 ghost has taken the spirit of the moon": how Torres Strait Islanders predict eclipses
It's eclipse season. The sun, Earth and moon are aligned so it's possible for the Earth and moon to cast each other into shadow......»»
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......»»
Researchers publish dataset of over 6,000 agri-environmental policies from all over the world
There can be no analysis without data. In this spirit, researchers from the University of Bonn and the Swiss Federal Institution of Technology (ETH) Zurich have published a database containing over 6,000 agri-environmental policies, thus enabling the.....»»
"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......»»
Lifesaving gene therapy for kids is world’s priciest drug at $4.25M
It's unclear if government and private insurance plans can cover the costs. Enlarge / A mother with her twin 6-year-old boys who have metachromatic leukodystrophy, a genetic disease that leaves them unable to move. Photo taken on.....»»
mSpy helps parents keep their children safe with real-time tracking & monitoring
In this digital age, it’s hard for parents to keep track of what their kids are doing online, but mSpy might have a way for you to keep an eye on your kids from the comfort of your smartphone. The post mSpy helps parents keep their children safe wi.....»»
All of Amazon’s Fire Kids tablets are heavily discounted today
The Amazon Fire Kids tablets sale is your chance to get your child a mobile device for cheap, with prices starting as low as $70 and discounts as much as $50......»»
The 16 best YouTube videos for kids (March 2024)
From learning to play piano to catchy songs to cautions about oversharing online, the best YouTube videos for kids are well worth watching......»»
Researchers teach kids to code with cultural research and embroidery machines
Even in tech-heavy Washington state, the numbers of students with access to computer science classes aren't higher than national averages: In the 2022–2023 school year, 48% of public high schools offered foundational CS classes and 5% of middle sch.....»»
What"s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more
Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, which is March 14 or 3/14—the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses......»»
Some young people planning fewer or no kids because of climate change
Collin Pearsall has friends who have started having children. But he has chosen a different path—due, in large part, to climate change......»»
Smog and sick kids: Thai pupils endure air pollution
Hundreds of Thai children strain to sing the national anthem, reedy voices and fragile lungs competing against eight lanes of belching traffic next to their school's open atrium in central Bangkok......»»
The numbers do not add up for mathematics homework, according to a new study
Supporting kids with math homework is a common afterschool activity. But beyond the basics, new curricula and teaching strategies are making it harder for parents to help and it's taking a serious toll on children's confidence and learning......»»
Halloween toy among plastics swallowed by sea turtles
A Halloween toy was among hundreds of plastic items found in the guts of dead sea turtles in the Mediterranean, a new study reveals......»»
Study: No, an anti-racist program in schools doesn"t stress out kids
A new study of how high school students respond to a program designed to increase the frequency and quality of conversations about race in school finds that the anti-racist intervention did not cause stress or feelings of alienation among study parti.....»»
NASA launches Snap It! computer game to learn about eclipses
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible to more than 30 million people across North America. To help kids learn about solar eclipses, NASA is launching Snap It! An Eclipse Photo Adventure......»»
March Maker Madness Unleashed
March isn’t just a month; at Make: it’s a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the spirit of making. The post March Maker Madness Unleashed appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»