How the New Preschool Is Crushing Kids
Today’s young children are working more, but they’re learning less.
Why Are So Many Preschoolers Getting Suspended?
The frequency of punishment has a troubling racial skew.
Why Preschool Suspensions Still Happen (And How To Stop Them)
Thousands of children in public pre-K, especially black preschoolers, are suspended each year. The problems are clear. So are some fixes.
Want kids to learn well? Feed them well
What can we expect our kids to learn if they're hungry or eating diets full of sugar and empty of nutrients? Former White House Chef and food policymaker Sam Kass discusses the role schools can play in nourishing students' bodies in addition to their minds.
Raise a Child Who Loves Life
Can you actually teach your kid to laugh often, be an optimist, and enjoy every day? Research says yes.
25 signs you’re a police officer's kid
If you’re a first-generation police officer, there are some things you should know about what it’s like to be your kid
5 things parents can do to boost a child's self-confidence
Raising confident kids is a balancing act. Two childhood development experts reveal how to navigate it.
10 things you didn't know about extreme poverty
10 things not enough kids know before going to college
Take statistics, study abroad, and more advice from a Columbia professor.
7 Things to Do Before Your Kid Goes to College
Teaching them to do laundry and how to open a bank account are important, but don’t forget to spend time together and have fun
9 Things We Should Get Rid of to Help Our Kids
She borrowed something from me. And then she lost it. Accidents happen. But it was the whole “It only cost ten bucks-you can get another one” attitude that I couldn’t let happen a moment longer. So, I gave her a job that required hard work and gave her the $10 she earned and then I …
Be a Role Model: Find a Healthy Balance with Media and Technology
Young kids learn how to use technology by watching their parents, so model healthy habits early by balancing media time with real time. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.
Parents Of Successful Kids Do These 10 Things In Common, Science Finds
Successful parenting produces successful kids. Parents who produce prize prodigies have several things in common.
Ask, Listen, Do: How to Find Out What Kids Need From School
How can teachers make their classrooms truly child-centered? Justin Minkel shares some strategies on how to figure out students’ individual needs—starting with asking them.
13 Tips for Monitoring Kids’ Social Media
How to Raise Happy Kids: 7 Essential Strategies
What would bring true happiness to your household? A winning lottery ticket? A vacation home on a faraway beach?
This Is What Kids Need From Their Divorcing Parents
How to Improve Attention Spans
If you're saying, "Focus!" more than usual, read on for creative and constructive ways to increase your kid's attention.
3 Health and Safety Tips to Use Before the Kids' First Class
Parents may be busy buying their kids supplies and clothing, but there are even more important things to think about as the school year starts.
What Happens When an Ex-Google Executive Creates a School System?
Max Ventilla used to run a team that personalized your search results—now he wants to do the same for kids' education.
