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Friday August 31, 2018

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5 Proven Benefits Of Play

August 31, 2018 • The nation's doctors are being enlisted in a new fight: reclaiming children's right to play. A research paper urges pediatricians to prescribe playtime.

Friday June 15, 2018

How A Dad Filmed His Early Days Of Fatherhood And Became A YouTube Star

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How A Dad Filmed His Early Days Of Fatherhood And Became A YouTube Star

June 15, 2018 • Amid the cat videos and makeup tutorials on YouTube, millions of people have watched a dad interview his daughters. But La Guardia Cross insists he's an "extreme nonexpert on fatherhood."

How A Dad Filmed His Early Days Of Fatherhood And Became A YouTube Star

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Saturday June 2, 2018

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Why Children Aren't Behaving, And What You Can Do About It

June 2, 2018 • A new book argues that children are less disciplined than ever. Author Katherine Reynolds Lewis identifies several culprits and says there are several things parents, teachers and caregivers can do.

Saturday March 24, 2018

What You Need To Know About Kids' Screen Time Right Now

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What You Need To Know About Kids' Screen Time Right Now

March 24, 2018 • There's so much information — and anxiety — out there about how much time your kids should spend using devices. Here's our video guide to balancing the need for limits with the potential benefits.

Wednesday February 14, 2018

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The Key To Raising A Happy Child

February 14, 2018 • A new book warns parents: Stop micromanaging your kids. Think of yourself less as their boss, and more like a consultant.

Monday January 29, 2018

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What Kind of Screen Time Parent Are You? Take This Quiz And Find Out

January 29, 2018 • Are you strict, pushover or right down the middle? These nine questions could help you find the right balance when it comes to your kids and digital devices.

What Kind of Screen Time Parent Are You? Take This Quiz And Find Out

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Wednesday October 4, 2017

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Want Change In Education? Look Beyond The Usual Suspects (Like Finland)

October 4, 2017 • New ideas for learning are found in the most unexpected places. Three new projects are helping them spread.

Monday October 2, 2017

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Getting The Most Out Of Pre-K, 'The Most Important' Year In School

October 2, 2017 • About 1.5 million 4-year-olds started preschool this fall and parents are wondering: How do I know my child is in a high-quality program? A new book offers some answers.

Monday June 26, 2017

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How To Pick Kids' Apps For The Backseat This Summer

June 26, 2017 • Screen time can be more than a distraction if you follow these principles.

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Monday February 13, 2017

Using Improv To Help Kids With Autism Show And Read Emotion

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February 13, 2017 • Communicating and interacting socially can be hard for some children with autism. Researchers are looking at how improv classes may help these kids do better day to day.

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Wednesday February 1, 2017

Not All Fun And Games: New Guidelines Urge Schools To Rethink Recess

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Not All Fun And Games: New Guidelines Urge Schools To Rethink Recess

February 1, 2017 • New guidelines urge schools to take recess seriously. It's not just playtime for kids and a chance for teachers to get a break.

Saturday December 24, 2016

You've Got Mail: Book Boxes Offer Novels And Novelty Items

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You've Got Mail: Book Boxes Offer Novels And Novelty Items

December 24, 2016 • It's OK if you haven't heard of book box subscriptions. These relatively new services, available in all kinds of genres, deliver curated selections of books and extras to subscribers every month.

Monday November 14, 2016

On The Lesson Plan: Make Stuff. Fail. Learn While You're At It

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On The Lesson Plan: Make Stuff. Fail. Learn While You're At It

November 14, 2016 • A leader of the maker movement talks about how building stuff can help students, teachers, schools and parents be more creative.

Tuesday November 1, 2016

Freedom To Explore: 2 Schools Where The Students Call The Shots

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Freedom To Explore: 2 Schools Where The Students Call The Shots

November 1, 2016 • In NPR Ed's latest Long Listen, we explore innovative schools that tap into the power of student-directed learning.

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Monday October 3, 2016

How To Spark Learning Everywhere Kids Go — Starting With The Supermarket

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How To Spark Learning Everywhere Kids Go — Starting With The Supermarket

October 3, 2016 • A $20 intervention caused a big boost in conversations between parents and kids. Researchers say there are lots of untapped opportunities like these to help kids learn out of school.