Children
Even before they can read, young children are visualizing letters and other objects with the same strategies adults use
Even before they can read, young children are visualizing letters and other objects with the same strategies adults use Young children as young as 3 years old are using the same problem-solving strategies as adults when solving mental rotation tasks, such as visualizing objects spinning or flipping in space. Research using eye-tracking technology found that […]
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Your kids may not get as much sleep as you think
Your kids may not get as much sleep as you think Parents often overestimate how much sleep their kids are getting, while actual sleep data shows that only 14% of children meet national sleep guidelines. A new study found that elementary school children get an average of only 8 hours and 20 minutes of actual […]
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The FTC has launched an inquiry into several AI companies about the potential harms to children
The FTC has launched an inquiry into several AI companies about the potential harms to children The FTC has launched an inquiry into several AI companies. The investigation focuses on potential harms to children using AI chatbots as companions. The companies being investigated are social media and artificial intelligence firms. The FTC aims to ensure […]
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Print beats digital for preschoolers learning to read
Print beats digital for preschoolers learning to read A new study found that print-based activities are more effective for preschoolers learning to read than digital tools or games. Preschoolers who engaged in print-focused activities, such as writing letters and spotting words in everyday life, showed significant gains in reading assessments. On the other hand, children […]
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