more present with kids
For parents and caregivers, there is help to take some of the stress out of this holiday season. Here are some tips on how to stop feeling like a Grinch and be more present with your kids. Read more
Hot Wheels
It’s easy to see why kids like Hot Wheels. They look good, they’re inexpensive, and they go fast on the track. Since 1968, Mattel has sold 8 billion cars of 25,000 different models. About 130 new designs are introduced each year. Read more
playing together in the real world
It’s ironic that the very technology that is designed to bring us together when we’re apart, pulls us apart when we’re together. There are powerful benefits to playing together in the real world. Read more
future of education
Children come into the world biologically designed to educate themselves. Their curiosity, playfulness, sociability, and willfulness were all shaped to serve the function of education. Dr. Peter Gray offers his vision for the future of education. Read more
creativity boosts confidence
When a child paints a picture, writes a story, or solves a problem in a unique way, they’re proving to themselves that they are capable. A new study found that among 6- to 12-year-old children, 92% believe being creative boosts their confidence. Read more
strong adult base
Lego has a strong adult base. The trend started when Lego-loving kids brought their fascination into adulthood, and continued to buy the brand’s elaborate collections. Read more
Education By Plays and Games
George E. Johnson wrote Education By Plays and Games in 1907 to "help promote a wider and higher appreciation of play and of its value in education, and add somewhat to the sum of child happiness in the world."
repetition
Why do children want you to read the same book, watch the same movie, or play the same game over and over again? This repetition actually has great benefits for children’s learning and wellbeing. Read more
tasks as ‘learning opportunities’
A recent Yale study’s findings suggest that framing everyday tasks as ‘learning opportunities’ can significantly reduce overparenting and boost children’s independence, persistence, and resilience. Read more
kids’ books for mental health
Experts specializing in conditions that include anxiety, depression, and autism reviewed more than 60 titles that were published in 2024 to compile a list of the 20 best kids’ books for mental health. Read more
