
Letting Kids Fail Is Crucial
Our instinct is to protect our kids from failure. But learning from failure is an important life skill that can’t be overlooked
Letting Kids Fail Is Crucial
Our instinct is to protect our kids from failure. But learning from failure is an important life skill that can’t be overlooked
Utah’s Decision to Ban Fluoride Is a Bad Move for Kids
Becoming the first state to ban fluoride is going to cost Utah, both financially and dentally
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Making America Ableist Again
By going after Social Security, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Education, Donald Trump is signaling his belief that having “good genes” means not having a disability
Let Kids Be ‘Little Lawyers’—Finding Loopholes Can Sharpen Their Social Skills
A new study finds that when young kids find loopholes, or sneaky work-arounds, for instructions, they must apply advanced social and language skills
Five Reasons Measles Outbreaks Are Worse Than You Think—And Why Vaccination Matters
Measles is not a disease to take lightly—but it is also very preventable with vaccines
Setting Parental Controls Is Not As Complicated As You Think
Programming devices with parental controls may seem daunting, but they can help parents ensure what their kids find on TV and the Internet is age-appropriate
Measles Cases Are Surging—These 6 Charts Reveal Why
Measles continues to spread in Texas and other states and has caused the first reported U.S. death from the virus in a decade. Vaccination data over time reveal vulnerabilities in protection
Should Kids Do Chores?
They may tell us they hate chores, but kids who help around the house report feeling accomplished and competent, not to mention happy
How COVID Shaped a Resilient Generation of Kids
COVID’s emotional and educational strain on children still lingers, but educators and mental health specialists say they are far from a “lost generation”
Our Narrow View of Masculinity Is Hurting Boys
Masculinity isn’t “toxic” by itself, but the strain boys feel from society and parents to meet unrealistic expectations is
Cutting a Parent Out of Your Life Isn’t Always the Right Solution
Popular culture paints going “no contact” as the best way to deal with hard family relationships. But it’s not always the right choice
Why It’s Important to Talk about Race with Children
Children start learning about race and racism as early as preschool. Talking about race early, however difficult, will help them become more antiracist