How video games affect a child's brain
Our kids love gaming — should we worry about the effects on their developing brains?
Levine on growing up and scaffolding
Growing up is a step-by-step process, with each developmental task building on the last. But in our modern, hyper-competitive environment, this natural rhythm is being disrupted, says psychologist Madeline Levine.
Kindergarten: ready or not?
Check these guidelines to decide if your child is kindergarten-ready.
Tips to make ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ lunches healthier
There's a new kind of food fight erupting in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs, districts, and state legislatures as alarm over childhood obesity spreads. Here's how parents can get involved.
Countdown to back to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ: get healthy
Eating right and sleeping well will help your child succeed in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ.
Your child's brain on technology: social media
Social media isn't going anywhere, so parents need to understand how it affects kids and determine what role it should play in our children's lives.
Tech and the brain: tablets
How do e-readers and tablets compare to good ole print-on-paper books when it comes to learning? Find out in part 4 of our series on tech and your child's brain.
5 reasons to let kids play
Reading and writing isn't the only way kids learn. (So don't skip the playing!)
Are girls’ and boys’ brains different?
Science shows they aren't as different as you may think.
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