Parenting
What parents need to know about Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research
What parents need to know about Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research Associating a potential health risk (e.g., autism) with a medication or substance (e.g., acetaminophen) does not necessarily mean that there is a causal relationship between the two. To determine if an observed association […]
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Helping teens navigate online racism − study shows which parenting strategy works best
Helping teens navigate online racism − study shows which parenting strategy works best Parents can help protect their teens from online racism by using an “active guidance” approach, which involves having open conversations about internet use and helping them develop responsible social media behaviors. Monitoring teens’ internet use can have adverse effects, such as exacerbating […]
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Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus
Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus, revealing that old-school approaches based on outdated behavioral models can be ineffective and even harmful. The traditional “carrot and stick” approach, popularized by B.F. Skinner’s rat experiments, is not […]
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Getting beyond answers like ‘fine’ and ‘nothing’: 5 simple ways to spark real talk with kids
Getting beyond answers like ‘fine’ and ‘nothing’: 5 simple ways to spark real talk with kids Parents can spark real talk with kids by asking creative, open-ended questions that encourage them to share more than just a one-word answer. Engaging with children’s curiosity is crucial; adults should acknowledge and build on their child’s “why” questions, […]
📚 Education
School smartphone bans reflect growing concern over youth mental health and academic performance
School smartphone bans reflect growing concern over youth mental health and academic performance New York has become the largest state in the US to ban smartphones in public schools, starting in fall 2025, affecting almost 2.5 million students. A growing number of states (17+), including traditionally liberal and conservative ones, have passed legislation or executive […]
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Parents who oppose sex education in schools often don’t discuss it at home
Parents who oppose sex education in schools often don’t discuss it at home Parents who oppose comprehensive sex education in schools often don’t discuss it at home, despite claiming that sex education should only be taught at home. The Trump administration’s directive to remove gender-identity materials from California’s sex education lessons has led to a […]
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is an awesome upgrade for parents like me
The Nintendo Switch 2 is an awesome upgrade for parents like me The author initially didn’t think they needed the Nintendo Switch 2, citing its high price and lack of new games. The author has a perfectly good original Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, which keep them busy, but the Switch 2’s features are making […]
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Teens of any age who drink alcohol with their parents’ permission drink more as young adults, new research shows
Teens of any age who drink alcohol with their parents’ permission drink more as young adults, new research shows A study found that teenagers who drink alcohol with their parents’ permission are more likely to engage in risky drinking as young adults. The study, which analyzed data from over 300 adolescents, found that allowing teens […]
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Google is going to let kids use its Gemini AI
Google is going to let kids use its Gemini AI Google will allow kids to use its Gemini AI on monitored Android devices via Family Link parental controls. Kids can use Gemini to help with homework, read stories, and other educational purposes, but parents should be aware that “Gemini can make mistakes” and may encounter […]
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As views on spanking shift worldwide, most US adults support it, and 19 states allow physical punishment in schools
As views on spanking shift worldwide, most US adults support it, and 19 states allow physical punishment in schools Most US adults support spanking, with 56% strongly agreeing that it’s sometimes necessary to discipline a child with a good, hard spanking. 19 states in the US allow physical punishment in schools, and over 100,000 students […]
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