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fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Understanding and Managing the Intensity of Gifted Children

Gifted children ask questions about everything they see, even though their questions are often well beyond their chronological age. Their busyness and curiosity are overwhelmingly compelling.
Education
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Connecticut Pilots a Better Way for Unhoused Kids and Caregivers to Access Homes

"Most of the time we were in the car. After my son's father pulled his arm so hard that it was almost out of the socket, I knew I had to leave if I was going to give my kids a future. I didn't have a plan. I just wanted to be out of the situation; I didn't think about where we could go or what I would do. My only concern was getting away."
Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Tales of Love and Loss for Rescued Puppy Mill Dog Cammie

Every animal has a right to safety, dignity, and meaningful connections, emphasizing the importance of understanding their experiences and emotions.
Pets
#health
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

I bought a duplex with my sister in San Francisco. We share resources, split the mortgage, and babysit for each other.

Each month, we continue to save on utilities, like garbage and water. Splitting the mortgage, property tax, and insurance made homeownership feasible for us.
LA real estate
#education
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago
Parenting

Expert Explains Why We Shouldn't Ask Kids What They Want to Be When They Grow Up ... And What To Ask Instead

fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago
Parenting

Expert Explains Why We Shouldn't Ask Kids What They Want to Be When They Grow Up ... And What To Ask Instead

#early-years-education
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

One-stop family hubs to be opened in all English council areas

The one-stop shop family hubs will open across England, providing parents with comprehensive support including breastfeeding assistance, early development resources, and housing help.
UK politics
#generative-ai
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Tech industry

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Is Generative AI a Blessing in Disguise for Journalism? (7/3/2025) | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Tech industry

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Is Generative AI a Blessing in Disguise for Journalism? (7/3/2025) | HackerNoon

fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

7 Tips for Working Through Adversity

Dealing successfully with adversity helps individuals learn to think about and work through difficult situations in new ways, leading to personal growth and resilience.
Mental health
#education-policy
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago
NYC parents

We advocated for our son to repeat kindergarten. Now, he's thriving at school.

Readiness for school encompasses both skills and mindset, crucial for overall success.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Reading skills - and struggles - manifest earlier than thought - Harvard Gazette

Reading skills begin developing in infancy, highlighting the need for early intervention before school starts.
#emotional-intelligence
#storytelling
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Relationships

If You Want To Get To Know Your Grandkids Better, Ask Them These 50 Eye-Opening Questions

fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Relationships

If You Want To Get To Know Your Grandkids Better, Ask Them These 50 Eye-Opening Questions

#mental-health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When Your Kid Is Not Invited to the Party

The party child may be someone your child doesn't know well or doesn't like, which could minimize the importance of not being invited.
Parenting
#parenting-tips
fromApartment Therapy
2 weeks ago

The Top 3 Toys We Recommend for Very Cool Aunts and Uncles

If you can only choose one toy to leave a lasting impression on your young relatives, make it an open-ended toy that they can enjoy in a myriad of ways.
Board games
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How Ultimate Frisbee Helps Reclaim the Joy of Youth Sports

Youth sports often devolve into hostility among players, parents, and coaches, detracting from the true purpose of sports—skill development, teamwork, and learning to handle competition.
Board games
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

When Do Babies Become Conscious?

Until the 1980s, surgical procedures on infants were routinely performed with little or no anesthesia, based on the belief that premature babies did not feel pain.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How to Talk to Kids About Deportations

Children are sponges-no matter how much we try, we can't fully shield them from what's happening around them.
Parenting
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

ESPN, Disney Jr. team up with Every Kid Sports to get preschoolers in the game

Qualifying families with kids between the ages of 3-7 can now register for preschool sports grants as part of ESPN's 'Take Back Sports' initiative.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

The Number of Unhoused Young Children Is at Crisis Level. It's Set to Get Worse.

The reason for the increase is no mystery given the lack of affordable housing throughout the country... a perfect storm of factors impacting low-income families with young children unfolded.
NYC parents
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

Mattel and OpenAI Team Up to Shape the Future of Smart Play | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Imagine a Barbie doll that can hold intelligent conversations or a Hot Wheels car that offers challenges based on a child's preferences and learning pace.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
3 weeks ago

'Popular' children's play area set for 250k refurbishment

Councillor Clyde Loakes stressed the play area’s importance, highlighting how parks and playgrounds contribute to children's healthy development and foster community connections.
London food
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

The hidden danger lurking in tap water that harms babies in the womb

The study found that even trace amounts of arsenic in drinking water significantly increased the risk of premature births and underweight children among pregnant women.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Out of sight but not out of mind - Harvard Gazette

"The capacity to represent an unseen object and learn its name might be a building block for communication about more sophisticated abstract concepts."
Parenting
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 weeks ago

The hidden Highgate haven with a children's garden that's opening to the public

"The Growing Garden is set up for children with special needs...a plot and an indoor space to learn about gardening."
London politics
fromwww.npr.org
7 years ago
Parenting

What's Going On In Your Child's Brain When You Read Them A Story?

The effectiveness of storytelling for children varies by medium, affecting brain engagement.
The study reveals a 'Goldilocks effect' in storytelling techniques for young children.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Jacques Lacan on How Children Learn to Make Meaning

Games play a vital role in psychological development and individuation during childhood.
Parenting
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