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Stories, tips, and insights for families raising curious kids with Ted.
Preschool storytelling predicts reading comprehension years later. Here are the prompts that work at each age, and what the research on shared reading shows.
Read moreWhy small things cause huge meltdowns between 3 and 6, what to say in the moment, and what research says actually builds emotional self-control over time.
Read moreUS states passed 14 new AI chatbot laws in 2026 and Europe rewrote its toy rules. What actually changed for talking toys, and what parents should check now.
Read morePretend 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.
Read more10 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.
Read moreOpenAI 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.
Read moreBuilding blocks, STEM kits, or a talking companion? Here's what child development experts say actually makes a toy educational for a 4-year-old.
Read moreBored kids don't need a screen. Here are 15 research-backed screen-free activities, plus what studies say about play, creativity, and imagination.
Read moreUS 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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