Many schools are forging ahead with in-person classrooms this fall, but for children who are too young to be vaccinated, many parents are asking, how can I best protect the health of my child? Mask wearing is our primary defense tool for young kids in school, but bolstering your … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to boost kids’ immune systems as they head back to school
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Poland’s AirBubble playground keeps air pure with algae
Poland is one of Europe’s most polluted countries, in a world where, according to the WHO, 93 percent of children breathe in polluted air while they play. To protect Poland’s children from air pollution, an innovative park, called the AirBubble, was erected in central Warsaw, … [Read more...] about Poland’s AirBubble playground keeps air pure with algae
7 Healthy methods for addressing children’s misbehavior
Spanking as a form of punishment has certainly been on the decline in America, however, it hasn’t been entirely eliminated as a practice. According to JAMA Pediatrics, 15 percent fewer parents spanked their kids in 2017 compared to 1993. This is an improvement, but it also … [Read more...] about 7 Healthy methods for addressing children’s misbehavior
These racially inclusive building blocks teach kids to celebrate diversity
Teaching kids about the value of human diversity is key to instilling a sense of acceptance and tolerance within future generations. That's the line of thinking behind the design of a new set of building blocks that are shaped like abstract people and painted with a diverse range … [Read more...] about These racially inclusive building blocks teach kids to celebrate diversity
Meet Moxie: The development skills robot for children
AI technology and robotics have seen a surge in development in recent years and are slowly making their way from the fringes of mainstream culture into our homes. One of these machines is an adorable robot named Moxie. Designed by Embodied in Pasadena, California, Moxie is … [Read more...] about Meet Moxie: The development skills robot for children
