Children may instinctively know how to do division even before hitting the books, study finds
A large body of research suggests that, even before children begin formal education, they possess intuitive arithmetic abilities.
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2021
Futuristic children’s playground purifies the air powered by kids play
The world’s first biotechnology playground using air-purifying algae has opened at Warsaw’s Copernicus Science Centre.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 15, 2021
Building Confidence: Barbershop pays kids to read aloud while getting their hair cut
At a Pennsylvania barbershop, kids are getting more confident by getting paid to read out loud while getting their hair cut.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 17, 2021
Do Alexa and Siri make kids bossier? New research has the answer
Chatting with a robot is now part of many families' daily lives, thanks to conversational agents such as Apple's Siri or Amazon's Alexa.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 1, 2021
Science-backed tips for maximizing play time with kids
Years of cognitive development research have uncovered a wealth of knowledge about what children need to grow, thrive and learn
Joseph Shavit
Apr 8, 2021
Useful mental health tips for parents as kids return to in-person school
More than a year after the pandemic began, many kids are just now returning to in-person school. Some students may have a harder time...
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