Science Dec 20 The science of saying goodbye to Santa A cognitive scientist explains why you shouldn't fret if your kids are starting to doubt Santa’s magic. By Jim Davies, The Conversation
Education Aug 16 Watch 7:13 Why are early childhood educators struggling to make ends meet? Science tells us that critical brain development in children begins well before kindergarten, so their care and education prior to starting school matter. But the very foundation of effective early education -- child care providers -- often struggle to earn… By PBS NewsHour
Education Jul 05 Watch 6:43 Are young kids losing the brain-boosting benefits of playtime? As kindergarten and pre-k have become more academically rigorous, some worry that the very youngest students may be missing out on crucial development through abundant playtime. But other educators believe setting high expectations for achievement helps kids, especially low-income students,… By PBS NewsHour
Education May 10 Watch 8:31 What happens when a nursing home and a day care center share a roof? What can a 5-year-old learn from a 95-year-old? At Seattle’s Providence Mount St. Vincent nursing home, that question is answered daily. You see, “The Mount” also houses a child care center of 125 tots. And the full cycle of life…
Apr 20 Watch 8:51 To improve lifelong health, Memphis tries rooting out childhood trauma By PBS NewsHour Childhood trauma such as abuse, neighborhood violence or the death of a parent has been found to lead to dire health and social problems later in life. How can communities intervene to spare future generations the same pain and illness?… Continue watching
Jan 06 Not just scribbles: How tots start learning text is symbolic By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Celebrate your child's scribbles. A novel experiment shows that even before learning their ABCs, youngsters start to recognize that a written word symbolizes language in a way a drawing doesn't — a developmental step on the path to… Continue reading
Feb 27 Facebook Chat: Why read aloud? By Nora Daly What are the benefits of reading aloud? What is the impact on children’s educational outcomes beyond literacy? Join us for a Facebook chat on World Read Aloud Day, Wednesday, March 4. Continue reading
Jun 25 Watch 9:54 Widespread childhood malnutrition is a paradox in agriculturally rich Guatemala By Hari Sreenivasan, Jason Kane Continue watching
Jun 25 Watch Widespread childhood malnutrition is a paradox in agriculturally rich Guatemala By PBS NewsHour Continue watching