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In an era of packed schedules, screen time, and intense focus on school readiness, many children are playing less than in previous generations, which harms development.

The phrase ‘windows and mirrors’ was coined by Dr Rudine Sims Bishop (1990) to refer to the importance of literature reflecting pupil’s identities while also expanding the ...

Financial stability and leadership stem from early childhood. Here are seven Black authors building the next generation of ...

Vigdis Hjorth, one of Norway’s most famous novelists, is best known for writing about the sexual assault of a child by her father. She’s published more than 20 books since the 1980s, a number of which ...

Discover how secure attachment, emotional validation, and promoting independence play a role in building children's confidence. Learn expert tips to guide your kids towards a positive self-image that ...

Instagram will start notifying parents when their teenage children repeatedly search for terms related to suicide or self-harm in a short period.

Ellen Galinsky is president of the research nonprofit Families and Work Institute in Palisades, N.Y., served as co-lead of the AASA Summit, and is the author of The Breakthrough Years: A New ...

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to ...

From Aztec to Indonesian traditions, dance groups offer immigrant children a space for culture, belonging and resilience as families navigate fear and uncertainty.

Several parents who lost children during last year’s deadly flood in the Texas Hill Country are asking state officials to deny the renewal of Camp Mystic’s license to operate.