Screen time aids learning, but gender gaps remain

Current parenting and educational trends often prioritize structured, adult-supervised activities in an attempt to optimize children's educational outcomes. This often comes at the expense of unstructured leisure time spent ...

Screen time: Passive and solitary use makes us most dissatisfied

We all know the feeling: having spent a little too much time on our phones, scrolling aimlessly and without purpose. But what exactly are we dissatisfied with when we talk about "too much screen time"? And why is it so difficult ...

Helping kids feel safe in uncertain times

As parents, our instinct is to protect and insulate kids in times of uncertainty. But sometimes this is impossible due to playground bullies, stress at home caused by sudden layoffs, cutthroat academics or sports—the list ...

How a troubled childhood can foster creative talent: New study

Many believe that a child's creativity can only bloom in the warmth of a loving, nurturing and supportive household. While artistic talent can flourish in comfortable surroundings, research has shown that this is not always ...

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