Whether it’s a new video game, tablet or cell phone, electronics are always a popular gift for kids during the holidays. However, research continues to show how addictive they can be. That’s why Dr.

PBS Kids shows have always leaned into the joy of literacy, whether children experienced it through alphabet lessons on Sesame Street or story time on Reading Rainbow. For the past decade or so, ...

Whether you're stuck inside with your kids on a rainy day or need a few moments of peace without turning on the TV, YouTube has a wealth of educational channels designed to keep your children ...

A family sits in a crowded restaurant, and one of the parents hands their toddler a phone to play a game as the little one settles into a high chair. Mornings are a blur, so while mom takes a shower ...

Making the most of your children’s free time can often be challenging when distractions such as screens and toys beckon. The goal is to engage them in activities that promote physical health, ...

A few weeks ago, a parent who lives in Texas asked me how much my kids were using screens to do schoolwork in their classrooms. She wasn’t talking about personal devices. (Smartwatches and smartphones ...

People feel forced into binary camps of “ban tech” and “don’t ban tech.” But there is a way to reset the conversation that could help parents, educators and kids themselves make better choices about ...

In an age where screens dominate classrooms and workplaces, handwriting might seem like a relic of the past. But research shows that putting pen to paper plays a crucial role in literacy development. ...