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What helps young children learn? Adults who take an interest in their homework and reading
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (777+ words) Across Ghana, thousands of children start formal schooling every year full of promise. Yet many struggle to master basic reading and numeracy skills in the early grades. Six in ten Primary 4 pupils in Ghana perform below basic proficiency in mathematics…...
It takes a village: How community can be a lifeline for improving child and family well-being
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1024+ words) You have likely heard the saying “it takes a village to raise a child” before. Although its exact origins are unknown, it is often ascribed to an African proverb because it embodies the collective spirit of many African cultures. In…...
Philadelphia’s rich history of children’s television includes ‘Double Dare’ and a golden age of local hosts like Chief Halftown and Captain Noah
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1131+ words) A generation of kids who grew up watching “Double Dare” dreamed of picking a giant nose or riding down the sundae slide. The children’s game show, which mixed trivia, physical challenges and an obstacle course, is credited with helping to…...
How to be grateful to someone – even when you really don’t want to
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1099+ words) There are few greater feelings than the sense of heartfelt gratitude to another human being who has done you a solid. Sincere thanks and reciprocation are part of the glue that binds us in human relationships. But sometimes you’re just…...
Why food skills belong in the school curriculum – not left to chance at home
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (550+ words) Studies have shown that healthy diets in children are associated with better physical health. High quality diet patterns, containing whole foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables, are linked with better mental health in early adolescence. We also know that…...
Women on ancient Roman farms were in charge of making wine, oil – and profits. Historians dismissed them as ‘housekeepers’
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (456+ words) Many historians assumed ancient Roman farm women were housekeepers. A closer look suggests female managers oversaw wine production and other profitable processes....
Indigenous child protection is often a political football. Here’s what would actually help
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (1146+ words) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and images of people who have died. When a First Nations child dies unexpectedly, Australia often reaches for the same responses: to blame, seek more inquiries, implement tougher…...
Four ways to help your teen (and yourself) spend more time away from devices
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (775+ words) Phones and devices have become inextricably linked with everyday life. They store our credit cards, provide critical bus updates, and allow us to communicate whenever we need to. But when our device use starts to affect our mood, replace real-life…...
Ten fathers took extended leave to care for their babies – how their family life changed
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (816+ words) The UK government launched a major review of parental leave in July 2025, with recommendations expected in early 2027. One question sits at the heart of the review: what difference does parental leave make to family life? Our new research suggests the…...
Does it matter what children read, as long as they are reading?
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (762+ words) This summer, the National Year of Reading is teaming up with sporting figures including Joe Wicks, Clare Balding and Georgia Stanway to encourage people to read. The initiative, part of the campaign’s Summer of Sport programme, links reading activity to…...
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