Anderson is a journalist, author and speaker. She spent 20 years covering finance including 10 at the New York Times before shifting her focus to learning. She is currently working on a book about the ...

Parents think their children are more engaged with school and enjoy their time there much more than they actually do, a gap in understanding that could signal that both parents and schools are missing ...

Whether you're stuck inside with your kids on a rainy day or need a few moments of peace without turning on the TV, YouTube has a wealth of educational channels designed to keep your children ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In a bedazzled lab coat, Converse sneakers and glasses that answer the question “what if a hipster wore safety goggles,” Angelica Peterson had her ...

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In the United States, 18 percent of children under the age of 18—13 million children—live in a home struggling to put healthy food on the table. Food insecurity can have long-lasting effects on young ...

Children often learn to say 'yes' to avoid conflict, suppressing their own feelings. This article argues that learning to say ...

This video documents a survival swim lesson where a child practices using arm movements to swim back to the pool wall ...

Children who grow up speaking two languages develop strengths that shape the way they learn and connect with others. Bilingualism is often seen only as a practical skill for communication, but ...