Why Kids Are Afraid to Ask for Help
Children as young as seven years old may hesitate to ask questions in school because they worry classmates will think they are “stupid”.....»»
Pac-Man is the latest brand to try to talk to the kids in Roblox
There is now an official Pac-Man experience in Roblox, set up to push the brand to kids on the platform......»»
The flickering glow of summer"s fireflies: too important to lose, too small to notice them gone
On a muggy July evening, Delaware state biologist Jason Davis is doing what kids have done for ages: Trying to catch a firefly. It's nowhere near as easy as the summer evenings of his own childhood, with only a few in this large wetland between a bay.....»»
Drop the needle like a pro: how to play vinyl records
Playing records is fun, but some people are afraid to mess up the delicate gear. Never fear, we're here to show you how to properly play a vinyl record......»»
"Saint or devil": return of wolf stirs debate in Europe
Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? Well, quite a few European governments, it seems......»»
Want to spur your child"s intellectual development? Use audiobooks instead of videos, says researcher
It's not uncommon today to see children glued to their screens. In fact, 80% of parents with children 11 or younger say their kids watch YouTube videos, according to a 2020 Pew Research Center poll. Half of these parents say their kids watch videos e.....»»
I have a new favorite portable battery bank for my kids to steal
You don't always need the biggest battery available — especially if it packs in a bunch of other really helpful features......»»
Marvel or Disney Echo Pop for kids today for only $23
Thanks to a Prime Member exclusive Prime Day deal you can get the Marvel or Disney Echo Pop Kids for over half off today. It's a fantastic deal......»»
Apple offers solution for parents concerned over school smartphone bans
With more schools looking to ban smartphones, Apple has a solution for parents who want to stay in touch with their kids......»»
Afraid trailer: AI wreaks havoc on John Cho and his family
AI transforms a smart home into a nightmare in the official trailer for Afraid, a new horror film from Blumhouse......»»
AI trains on kids’ photos even when parents use strict privacy settings
Even unlisted YouTube videos are used to train AI, watchdog warns. Enlarge (credit: Aitor Diago | Moment) Human Rights Watch (HRW) continues to reveal how photos of real children casually posted online years ago are bein.....»»
Fitbit Announces a new Wear-OS Powered Smartwatch for Kids
Could we see more Wear OS Fitbit devices soon? The post Fitbit Announces a new Wear-OS Powered Smartwatch for Kids appeared first on Phandroid. It’s been a while since we’ve seen new products from Fitbit – while it looks.....»»
AI tutors are quietly changing how kids in the US study, and the leading apps are from China
AI tutors are quietly changing how kids in the US study, and the leading apps are from China.....»»
New Orleans restaurant looking for assistance to feed kids this summer
New Orleans restaurant looking for assistance to feed kids this summer.....»»
Jenny Young and the story of Brooklyn Robot Foundry
“I’m not selling kits; I’m selling a service.” Jenny Young is a mechanical engineer who founded Brooklyn Robot Factory thirteen years ago to bring hands-on learning experiences to kids in schools and afterschool programs. Her.....»»
X Likes will be made private, but Likes count will still show
The social network formerly known as Twitter has confirmed that X Likes are to be made private, so only the author of the post can see who has liked it. The company says that this is to protect people who are afraid to publicly Like “edgy” conten.....»»
The best educational apps on iPad for kids and young students
The iPad can be an important tool in a parent's playbook for instilling a love of learning early on. These are some of the best educational apps for younger learners.Students using iPads in elementary schoolWe don't intend to add to the problem of "T.....»»
The 22 best YouTube videos for kids (May 2024)
Learning about personal hygiene, long division, and getting excited for the playground are among the best YouTube videos for kids in May 2024......»»
Concerns over addicted kids spur probe into Meta and its use of dark patterns
EU is concerned Meta isn't doing enough to protect children using its apps. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) Brussels has opened an in-depth probe into Meta over concerns it is failing to do enough to protect ch.....»»
How to block a website
Need to learn how to block a particular website from your kids? Here are multiple ways to do so, using both first- and third-party software on Windows and Macs......»»
Teen gamers say games have two positive impacts & two negative ones
There’s been much debate on whether playing video games has a positive or negative impact on kids – and now teen gamers themselves have weighed-in. A new large-scale survey of US teens found that around 40% of them played every day – with sm.....»»