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.....»»
Q&A: How achievement pressure is crushing kids and what to do about it
Are we pushing our kids too much? This is a complicated question, and one that many parents struggle to answer......»»
What Android can do to be more like Apple
It’s Apple week for us here at Phandroid. Yes, Apple Week. As much as we all love Android here – it’s always good to keep an eye on the competition. Undoubtedly there is no other competitor to Android than Apple. In the spirit of competitio.....»»
The "science of reading" swept reforms into classrooms nationwide. What about math?
For much of her teaching career, Carrie Stark relied on math games to engage her students, assuming they would pick up concepts like multiplication by seeing them in action. The kids had fun, but the lessons never stuck......»»
Gun deaths among US kids continue to rise; Southern states have worst rates
Guns remains the leading cause of death among American children and teens. Enlarge / Students from Launch Charter School gather for a rally for National Gun Violence Awareness Day at Restoration Plaza on June 2, 2023, in the Crow.....»»
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.....»»
What teachers and parents wish they could tell kids about porn
Why children need to learn about porn, what schools and parents wish they could tell young people about porn, why porn education is so important. 27-year-old secondary school teacher Layla — who only wants to use her first name for privac.....»»
49 birthday gift ideas that we"d actually be excited to unwrap
Need inspiration for an upcoming b-day? Add these birthday gift ideas to your wish list. Kids aren't the only ones who get excited about birthday gifts. You can be a grown-ass adult and still lose your shit when you open up the gift that topped.....»»
This kid-friendly electric scooter is $175
Save on the Kimi 3-Wheel Electric Kids Scooter at the Mashable Shop. TL;DR: As of Sept. 7, the Kimi 3-Wheel Electric Scooter is on sale for just $174.99 instead of $189. That's a savings of 7% for a limited time.If you’ve heard the term &.....»»
Youth groups, classes may be key in maintaining faith as kids age
Parents are an undeniably influential force in their children's lives. But a new study from the University of Georgia suggests that when it comes to religion, an engaged congregation may also be a deciding factor of whether youth stay involved in the.....»»
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......»»
What’s new on Peacock in September 2023
Peacock is getting a jump on Halloween in September with tons of horror flicks, as well as the premiere of The Continental: From the World of John Wick......»»
States’ attempts to age-gate the Internet blocked by constitutional hurdles
State's own expert criticized law exempting platforms most dangerous for kids. Enlarge (credit: Christopher Hopefitch | DigitalVision) Courts have started blocking some US states' earliest attempts to age-gate the Intern.....»»
What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in September 2023
Get ready for Spy Kids: Armageddon, the final seasons of Disenchantment and Sex Education, the premiere of Castlevania: Nocturne, and more on Netflix......»»
The pressure is real for mothers managing their children"s digital use
Parents are spending considerable amounts of energy thinking about and mitigating the risks associated with their kids using mobile phones and the internet......»»
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.....»»
Born out of history, this modern, local spirit thrives: Vanport 1948
Vanport 1948 vodka is a spirit distilled right in the City of Portland, made to embody the locals and the city's evolution......»»
Q&A: As AI changes education, important conversations for kids still happen off-screen
When ChatGPT surged into public life in late 2022, it brought new urgency to long-running debates: Does technology help or hinder kids' learning? How can we make sure tech's influence on kids is positive?.....»»
AI chatbot scares Snapchat users by posting mysterious video
"I swear I thought that was my wall." Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Snap Inc.) It's not Halloween yet, but some users of Snapchat feel like it is. On Tuesday evening, Snapchat's My AI chatbot posted a mysterious one-se.....»»
These kids’ earbuds let sound in automatically
The MyFirst CareBuds wireless earbuds automatically switch to transparency mode when they detect movement......»»
Ongoing scam tricks kids playing Roblox and Fortnite
The scams are often disguised as promotions, and they can all be linked to one network. Enlarge (credit: Savusia Konstantin | Getty Images) Thousands of websites belonging to US government agencies, leading universities,.....»»