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Why Is Pretend Play So Important for Your Child's Development?
Pretend play builds language, executive function and empathy. Here's what pediatricians and researchers found, and why kids now get 25% less playtime than in 1981.
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10 Simple Activities to Help Your Child Learn English at Home
10 research-backed activities to help your child learn English at home, plus what the science says about timing, screen time and how much practice really works.
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OpenAI Just Launched ChatGPT for Teens. What Does It Mean for Younger Kids?
OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens on August 18, 2026. We break down the parental controls, the CHATBOT Act, and what none of it covers for kids under 13.
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What Are the Best Educational Gifts for a 4-Year-Old in 2026?
Building blocks, STEM kits, or a talking companion? Here's what child development experts say actually makes a toy educational for a 4-year-old.
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15 Screen-Free Activities to Keep a Bored Kid Busy
Bored kids don't need a screen. Here are 15 research-backed screen-free activities, plus what studies say about play, creativity, and imagination.
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Senators Grilled Toy Makers Over AI Chatbots. One Company Just Added an Off Switch
US senators pressed toy makers on AI chatbot safety. Miko added an off switch in response. Here's what happened, and what to check before you buy.
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How to Build a Bedtime Routine That Actually Helps Kids Sleep
Children with a consistent bedtime routine sleep more than an hour longer. Here is how to build one, plus what 977 families told the National Sleep Foundation in...
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What's the Best Age to Start Teaching a Child a Second Language?
This article has been merged into our fuller guide on when to start a second language. The short version, plus where to read the evidence in detail.
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Harvard Is Building Its Own AI Toy to Study Children's Play
This article has been merged into our fuller guide on the Harvard AI toy study. The short version, plus where to read the evidence in detail.
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