Author: Staff Writer
by Maria Corkin, University of Auckland The possibility that screen time during early childhood could cause poorer attention later in a child’s life is a major concern for both parents and researchers. Earlier studies have suggested links between preschoolers’ screen time and difficulties with attention. But there is by no means consensus among the research […]
The tug of war between “to teach” or “not to teach” in sexuality education is an age-old dilemma that has only deprived children of the essential knowledge they need to progress into adulthood. While parents and schools fuss over what to censor, young children may have already sourced the information they’re looking for and it […]
Online educational tools can be entertaining and can make up a part of the screen time that children often spend anyway. Whether your child is engaging in face-to-face time with teachers, or getting private online schooling, the use of supportive online educational tools can increase a child’s learning pace, make them more independent and increase their confidence. If you are looking to supplement your child’s schooling with free online options, here are some popular and interesting sites and tools to consider.
