The real problem with screens in early education isn't the technology, it's using them alone

Ever since the introduction of television, computers, and smartphones, education experts have been almost unanimous in warning p...

Differences in children's brain development are already evident at 18 months

It's amazing that any of us have learned how to read, given the complexity of the process. Written language has existed for roug...

Research shows that positive parenting has a positive effect on children's development

Many parents have been there—feeling overwhelmed when their child’s behavior is pushing them to the limit. New research suggests...

Parents frustrated by new math, whole language, and sight words

Parents today are often baffled by the schoolwork their children bring home. What was once a straightforward process of memoriza...

Early smartphone use is linked to mental health issues

A recent global study of over 100,000 young people found that owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mental...

When parents ask to be called by their first name

Children typically address their parents as "Mom" and "Dad," a practice that often begins with the simple sounds "ma" and "pa,"...