In my previous posts, we explored why summer feels so boring for kids and why traditional activity lists often make the problem worse. Today, I want to dive deeper into what child-led learning actually means and why the research shows it's so powerful for ...

“I once had a student who hated math, but he loved football, so we did daily problems around Auburn University football,” says Suzanne H. Collins, who teaches second grade at Rocky Ridge Elementary, a public school in Hoover, Alabama. “He soon ...

A child plays with chalk during the Our Babies 1st: Restore the Pay Equity Fund rally at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., on May 13, 2024. (Getty/Jemal Countess) This report accompanies the first annual update of the Child Care and Early Learning in the ...

Understanding the Risks of Short Video Consumption Parents may believe that allowing their children to watch brief videos on mobile devices is harmless. However, experts suggest that a mere 15-second clip can be more detrimental to a child's cognitive development than a two-hour movie.

The ability to make the connection between an event and its consequences -- experts use the term associative learning -- is a crucial skill for adapting to the environment. It has a huge impact on our mental health. A study shows that children of primary ...