Teaching Kids How to Code with Sphero
For many kids, the boundary between analog and digital no longer exists.
10 Must-Visit Museums for Kids in the United States
The best part about museums is that they're fun for the whole family. Heres a list of ten all around the US that everyone can enjoy.
Americans have stopped having babies
Years into the recovery, birth rates still havent reached their pre-recession levels and there is reason to believe they never will. In 2014, America produced only 62.9 babies per 1,000 fertile-ag...
Science Journalism Has a Big Problem
Scientists and journalists are having trust issues. How can both sides get on the same page? Taken out of context, scientific phrases can have longstanding repercussions for those at the helm of th...
School Assembly Blames Girls for Distracting Boys From Learning
A girls-only assembly to talk about inappropriate clothing has led to accusations of sexism and a move by administrators to rethink the schools dress code.
Infographic: What Parents Need to Know About Bottled Water-Free Events
To reduce the environmental impact of concerts and events, event organizers are increasingly reducing and even banning sales of bottled water.
"A gap year gave me more life skills than 13 years of schooling"
Meeting new people and dealing with a different environment builds your confidence like crazy, says my mother. Youre more adaptable to different situations and challenges. My father said the ...
Kid Made Recipe: Everything You Need to Pull Off An Impressive Mothers Day Brunch
You don't need to plan for weeks to host a delicious, beautiful Mother's Day brunch at your place. One trip to the market and minimal prep will set you up.
Even as More Women Hold High-Status STEM Jobs, Girls Remain Anxious About Math
The gap between girls and boys anxiety in math is bigger in more developed and equitable countries.
Apps That Let Kids Fake Everything from Texts to Tweets
Advice from Common Sense Media editors. It can be hard to tell what's real when people use these apps. Source: Catfishing Apps Let Kids Fake Everything from Texts to Tweets | Common Sense Media
A Breakdown of How America Spends Every Food Dollar
You know how much money you spend on food, but just where does that money go once you spend it? The answer, right down to the fraction of the cent, is here. Source: A Breakdown of How America Spe...
What 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Books Taught Me About Decisions
The series allowed children to build their own storybut it also created false perceptions about making choices. Source: What 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Books Taught Me About Decisions
Should We Start Talking About Sex and Consent in Kindergarten?
A full 40 percent of parents supported comprehensive sexuality education in general.
Kid Made Recipe: 5 Impressive (And Really Easy) Bake Sale Recipes for Every Occasion
The coming of spring means the family calendar gets crazy. Here are 5 VIP treats that look impressive and will have kids and adults coming back for more.
The Most Sustainable Restaurant in the World Might be This School Cafeteria
The school grows its own food, composts, and the entire kitchen runs on solar power. But the biggest difference from typical school lunches is probably the fact that they decided to stop serving an...
Music Probably Helps Your Baby Understand the World
While more study is needed, the researchers said listening to music may help babies be more perceptive about the world around them.
Kid Made Recipe: Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Make the best homemade tacos you've ever had without touching your stove Taco Night, I didn't think I could love you more.
Video: This Is Your Brain on Music
The Life Noggin channel has created a short animated video that explains the latest science behind our brain's deep relationship with music.
Preschool Crafts Are Wasting Everyone's Time, Here's Why
The purpose is to teach children a predictable cognitive sequence they can apply when they encounter anything new.
Most Parents Think Their Kids Are on Grade Level. They're Wrong.
"There is this cognitive dissonance happening. We've got to find good, productive ways to educate and inform parents."
This post comes directly from Marcie Cuff's blog Mossymossy.com. Marcie wrote "This Book Was a Tree," my favorite book about exploring nature with kids. Seed bombs are magical little nuggets of cl...
What Are Kids Learning From This Presidential Election?
Many teachers, it seems, are determined to use the heightened interest in this election as a learning opportunity.
Kid Made Recipe: Homemade Bread and Butter With the Kids
There's nothing better than homemade bread, warm from the oven, with lots of butter. Turn out, it's actually pretty easy to make it, too. Here's how.
Sarcasm Spurs Creative Thinking
We need to think outside the box to generate and decipher ironic comments.