The benefits of developing a "gamer brain"

For years, many parents and educators focused on the potential risks of video games, often worrying about their link to aggressi...

The hidden benefits of boredom for kids

"I’m bored." It is a phrase every parent knows well, often delivered with a heavy sigh. The natural instinct for many of us is t...

School trains the brain to control behavior and reach goals

Going to school is about much more than just learning to read, write, and solve math problems. According to a new analysis publi...

Social media ban: how to listen, connect, and empower your child

The upcoming ban on social media for children under 16 presents a unique challenge for parents. Whether you agree with the legis...

Screen time and language development in early childhood

The "screen time" dilemma

It is the question on every modern parent’s mind: Is letting my toddler watch a tablet hurting their...

Why children cannot seem to read anymore?

Without substantial reading skills, “the risk is that future generations will simply be unable to think as deeply and with as mu...