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Education
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

More schools are banning phones so students can focus. Ohio's results show it's not that simple

K-12 cellphone bans and limits have expanded across states, increasing in-person student interaction and prompting varied school enforcement methods.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

People Are Sharing The Common Parenting Styles That Can "Ruin A Child's Future"

Support neurodivergent children by teaching coping skills and boundaries rather than infantilizing them or forcing conformity to appear 'normal'.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Are Sleepovers Dangerous?

Sleepovers foster social development, creativity, independence, and fun but carry risks—sexual abuse, bullying, sleep loss—so choose mature kids, responsible supervision, and exit plans.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Dear Abby: My child picked a bad way to get back at her friend

Children should learn to get along with peers they may not like to avoid self-punishment, isolation, and missed social opportunities.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Those Precious Preschool Friendships

Routinely sitting next to or near each other at school tips toward growth as well. Parents may or may not have a role in shaping such opportunities. Play is the major driver of friendships in the preschool years. Children who choose the same or similar play settings, routines, or activities will get a lot of practice being together, waiting their turn, sharing, winning and losing-all things that teach essential social lessons. Sam's father called his son's clutch of friends the "Magna-Tile mafia."
Parenting
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
6 months ago

Mom Warns Of The "Sixth Grade Social Shake-Up"

Middle school is a critical time for social and emotional development, particularly for young girls.
#ai-companions
fromScary Mommy
7 months ago
Digital life

Teens Are Turning To "AI Companions" For Advice & Flirting (But Don't Panic Yet)

A significant percentage of teens today regularly interact with AI companions, reflecting a shift in how youth engage with technology.
fromFuturism
9 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Stanford Researchers Say No Kid Under 18 Should Be Using AI Chatbot Companions

Teens should not use human-like AI companions due to potential risks to their mental health and social development.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
9 months ago

Stanford Researchers Say No Kid Under 18 Should Be Using AI Chatbot Companions

Teens should not use human-like AI companions due to potential risks to their mental health and social development.
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fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

I was a low-income student who attended Head Start. I'm now an educator with a master's degree and owe all my success to the federal program.

The federally funded program offered me a safe place to learn and socialize.
Education
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

Adolescence and the Growing Challenges of Competition

Competition motivates individuals to improve themselves and test their abilities against others.
It can provide both recreational enjoyment and necessary survival value depending on context.
Parents should support adolescents in learning to compete despite its complexities.
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