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.....»»
Tesla kids" toy recalled because of safety flaws
The Cyberquad for Kids sold for $1,900 on the EV manufacturer's website last year......»»
How can sex education training videos be more inclusive?
Sexuality education often fails LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit with the + indicating other identities not listed) students, few of whom report ever receiving inclusive education at school. Yet se.....»»
Is homework useful for kids? If so, what age should it start?
A tricky aspect of being a professor of education with school-aged children is that I am frequently asked to comment on issues of pedagogy and policy......»»
Apple Watch for kids: What to buy, how to set up, and best bands
Apple Watch for kids is something parents are embracing more and more. The New York Times ran a story in September 2022 about Apple Watch adoption among children as young as five. Parents are finding the Apple Watch more appropriate for kids wanting.....»»
The best Christmas apps for everyone in 2022
Here's our list of Christmas apps to help put you into the holiday spirit, from apps that play Christmas songs to those that let you call Santa or list gifts......»»
Apple announces free Today at Apple coding course: Coding Lab for Kids
Back in 2019, Apple announced a collection of free Today at Apple sessions focused on coding and app development. Now, in celebration of Computer Science Education Week, the company is expanding its initiative with a new session, Coding Lab for Kids.....»»
Today at Apple adds new Coding Lab for Kids session to celebrate Computer Science Education Week
Today, Apple has announced it’s expanding its coding education resources with a new Today at Apple session. Focused on participants ages ten and up, the Coding Lab for Kids: Code your First App is coming to Apple Stores worldwide, celebrating C.....»»
The newest "Today at Apple" session is a coding lab for kids
Apple is introducing a new Today at Apple session for kids to celebrate Computer Science Education Week to help them explore app development.Apple's new coding lab for kidsCalled "Coding Lab for Kids: Code Your First App," it's designed for kids aged.....»»
The best smartphone stocking stuffers for the 2022 holidays
Get into the holiday spirit with some delightful gadget stocking stuffers for friends, family, or esteemed colleagues. We have some suggestions......»»
Bumper in Berlin’s Adam Devine and castmates on reviving the spirit of Pitch Perfect
In an interview with Digital Trends, the Bumper in Berlin cast and creator discuss the Pitch Perfect franchise and how it resonates with fans......»»
Why do kids bully? And what can parents do about it?
Bullying is unfortunately a common problem in Australian schools, with surveys suggesting one in five teenagers are bullied......»»
Food marketing and research on kids lacks government oversight
Federal regulations ban tobacco companies from advertising to kids and prohibit profanity on television before 10 p.m. But what is protecting children from predatory advertising of junk food, especially with sneaky online marketing tactics like the u.....»»
Locking up kids has serious mental health impacts and contributes to further reoffending
Note: This article contains information on violence experienced by First Nations young people in the Australian carceral system. There are mentions of racist terms, and this piece also mentions self harm, trauma and suicide......»»
Air pollution high at US public schools with kids from marginalized groups, new study finds
Race- and ethnicity-based discrepancies in exposure to air pollution, especially regarding proximity to roadways and industrial zones, are well-established. A new study reports the first nationwide patterns in atmospheric fine particulate pollution a.....»»
Thousands of apps violate US child privacy law
A report has taken a look at Apple's and Google's app stores to find apps directed at kids and their privacy policies, and many apps found don't come close to compliance with a US child privacy law.Children's apps and privacyThe United States passed.....»»
Record number of parents miss work as respiratory illnesses spike in kids
Though there are signs things could get worse, the White House has a rosy outlook. Enlarge / Parents work on their computers while their son entertains himself at their home in Boston in April 2020. (credit: Getty | Boston Globe.....»»
Measles outbreak jumps to 7 Ohio daycares, 1 school—all with unvaccinated kids
The highly contagious virus is spreading amid slipping vaccination rates. A false color image of the measles virus. (credit: Arizona Department of Health) A measles outbreak in Ohio has swiftly expanded, spreading to sev.....»»
Meet the Garmin Bounce, a Smartwatch for Kids
Garmin's new smartwatch focuses on keeping kids connected with their parents. The post Meet the Garmin Bounce, a Smartwatch for Kids first appeared on Phandroid. With the exception of a few tablets, it’s not often that we see tech pro.....»»
Apple TV+ "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock" holiday special teaser released
A teaser has been released for the holiday special of the Apple TV+ musical kids show "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock," arriving on November 18.Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock [Apple TV+]Published on YouTube by the Jim Henson Company, the teaser for t.....»»
Even in kindergarten, gaps seen in extracurricular activities
It doesn't take long for gaps to appear between children who participate in extracurricular activities and kids who don't, a new study found......»»