Can I Teach My "Big Kids" How Expensive Birthdays Are, Or Am I Being A Buzzkill?
It's important to have honest conversations with children about the cost of gifts and involve them in the decision-making process to teach financial responsibility. [ more ]
Mixed Reality Magnifying Glass for Kids Shows the World in a Different Light - Yanko Design
Mixed reality goes beyond bulky visors, offering a glimpse of digital information through smartphones in the real world.
Mono, a mixed reality device concept, allows kids to learn about flora and fauna in their natural environment through virtual overlays of creatures on real-world objects. [ more ]
The Future of Playing Outside - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Climate change is impacting children's ability to play outside due to escalating air pollution, heat waves, severe storms, and wildfires.
The deteriorating outdoor conditions caused by climate change are not only affecting children's play opportunities but also posing health risks related to poor air quality, extreme temperatures, and dangerous weather patterns. [ more ]
Free school meals for primary school pupils extended to 2025
The Mayor of London plans to spend 140 million from City Hall's budget to extend free meals for another year, helping parents financially and reducing stigma for children in poverty.
The extension of free meals for primary school children will help families who do not qualify for government help, saving them up to 500 for each child. [ more ]
Free school meals for primary school pupils extended to 2025
The Mayor of London plans to spend 140 million from City Hall's budget to extend free meals for another year, helping parents financially and reducing stigma for children in poverty.
The extension of free meals for primary school children will help families who do not qualify for government help, saving them up to 500 for each child. [ more ]
Free school meals for primary school pupils extended to 2025
The Mayor of London plans to spend 140 million from City Hall's budget to extend free meals for another year, helping parents financially and reducing stigma for children in poverty.
The extension of free meals for primary school children will help families who do not qualify for government help, saving them up to 500 for each child. [ more ]
I jumped like a wild kangaroo when I heard my poem would be in print'
Three schoolchildren have their poetry published in a festival anthology in London, showcasing young talent.
The Spine Festival for youngsters involves 16 library authorities across London with creative writing workshops for children aged seven to 11. [ more ]
Many countries, including Britain, France, and Japan, have decided that young children do not need Covid booster shots or even initial vaccinations.
Experts in these countries believe that the benefits of vaccination for children do not outweigh the costs, considering the low risk of severe illness or transmission in children. [ more ]
Raina Telgemeier's graphic novels, particularly her trilogy of memoirs about her preteen years, are beloved by children for capturing the fear of feeling different while growing up.
Children often develop an intense love for certain books and read them repeatedly, finding comfort in the familiarity of the story and characters. [ more ]
Growing skincare use by children is dangerous, say dermatologists
The British Association for Dermatologists warns that children using skincare products intended for adults could lead to irreversible skin problems.
Children are influenced by social media and influencers to use skincare products, but many of these products contain potentially harmful ingredients.
Some children as young as eight are using luxury skincare products after seeing them used by influencers on platforms such as YouTube and TikTok. [ more ]
Parents are experiencing more anxiety and are overprotective in today's society.
Some parents are finding compromises, such as sleepunders or attending parties but leaving early, to allow their children to have social experiences. [ more ]
Free school meals for primary school pupils extended to 2025
The Mayor of London plans to spend 140 million from City Hall's budget to extend free meals for another year, helping parents financially and reducing stigma for children in poverty.
The extension of free meals for primary school children will help families who do not qualify for government help, saving them up to 500 for each child. [ more ]
Free school meals for primary school pupils extended to 2025
The Mayor of London plans to spend 140 million from City Hall's budget to extend free meals for another year, helping parents financially and reducing stigma for children in poverty.
The extension of free meals for primary school children will help families who do not qualify for government help, saving them up to 500 for each child. [ more ]
More Ukrainian children from Russia-held regions arrive in Belarus
Belarus' authoritarian president, Alexander Lukashenko, is openly defying international outrage by attending a government-organized meeting with Ukrainian children displaced by Russia's capture of Ukrainian areas.
Over 2,400 Ukrainian children aged 6-17 have been brought to Belarus from occupied Ukrainian regions, and the Belarusian opposition is urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to hold Lukashenko and his officials accountable. [ more ]