The hidden benefits of boredom for kids

"I’m bored." It is a phrase every parent knows well, often delivered with a heavy sigh. The natural instinct for many of us is t...

School trains the brain to control behavior and reach goals

Going to school is about much more than just learning to read, write, and solve math problems. According to a new analysis publi...

Why are prekindergarten teachers hesitant to use artificial intelligence?

Generative artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a staple in American classrooms, with reports showing that the number of...

Look! Veronika the cow is scratching her back all by herself!

A clever cow in Austria is showing us that with the right environment and a bit of curiosity, anyone can learn to use tools—even...

What is better than toys for developing young minds from the earliest years? Everyone knows.

During the holiday season, parents are often overwhelmed by the pressure to find the "perfect" gift. The market is flooded with...

Do girls and boys solve math problems in the same way? New research tells us that they do not

For years, parents and educators have debated whether there is a "natural" difference between boys and girls when it comes to ma...