Curious Kids

How do airplanes fly? An aerospace engineer explains the physics of flight

U.S. airlines carry more than 800 million passengers per year. Lasha Kilasonia/iStock via Getty Images Plus Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If …
Why do trees need sunlight? An environmental scientist explains photosynthesis

Trees need sunlight for the same reason you need food. The energy from the Sun’s rays is a crucial ingredient in how plants make their own food that helps them power all their cells.

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

Kids & Family

Discover 5 affordable ways to make the most of summer

(BPT) - Summer is just around the corner! With the kids out of school, it's the perfect time to plan a trip or two and spend quality time together as a family. However, family vacations can get …

Create a Quiet Luxury Capsule Wardrobe for Your Child

(BPT) - While minimalist dressing isn’t an entirely new trend, the term “quiet luxury” was popularized in 2023 and inspired by a timelessly chic approach to fashion. This timeless …

Help Toys for Tots Turn the Page on Poverty for Children in Need

(NewsUSA) - Literacy is the foundation for success in life, but many children across the United States lack access to age-appropriate books. That is why the Marine Toys for Tots Literacy Program is …

Safeguarding your finances: A guide to protecting yourself from fraud

(BPT) - In today's digital age, the growing portion of our lives taking place online has led to an increased risk of fraud. Cybercriminals are getting smarter and constantly finding new ways to …

Three teaching tips from a top pre-K educator

The Hechinger Report spoke with Berol Dewdney, Maryland's 2023 teacher of the year, about how she spends time building routines and connections.

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Overscheduling kids' lives is directly associated with depression and anxiety, a new study finds

The Hechinger Report looks at a recently published data analysis that finds a link between the overscheduling of children and the onset of anxiety and depression.

The most common mental health diagnoses among teens in the US

Sandstone Care analyzed data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to examine mental health disorders in U.S. teens.
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Why do bees have queens? 2 biologists explain this insect’s social structure – and why some bees don’t have a queen at all
When you think “bee,” you likely picture one species that lives all over the world: the honey bee. And honey bees have queens, a … Read More
5 reasons for students to explore new subjects in an online summer course
(BPT) - Summer means school’s out, but that doesn’t mean your student has to stop learning. High school students can make … Read More
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