In 2024, only 31% of Vermont students were proficient in their reading, according to the national assessment. The Vermont Principals Association said early years are critical to a child's reading ...

Anxiety has become a buzzword in today’s world, but for kids and teens, it’s more than just a passing worry—it’s a growing crisis. Let's get creative in how we treat it!

After the preschool years, kids still like cartoons, but they want something more complex than straightforward messages about friendship and sharing. They like a bit of conflict, some bad guys (who ...

From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...

Several years ago, the always controversial and now publicly shamed comedian Louis C.K. was speaking to Conan O’Brien about why he wouldn’t let his daughter have a cellphone. Among his ...

The red-vested golden retriever stood dutifully at her handler’s side in the school hallway as the children quietly paraded by. Some of the students reached out with their hands to pet the ...

Many regard getting a diagnosis, good or bad, as preferable to living with uncertainty. But if that diagnosis is the wrong ...

Researchers looked at maths anxiety in 126 parents, then tracked their children's maths skills. Children were worse at maths, ...

PFAS exposure in Europe has been linked to excess deaths and health risks, prompting biomonitoring efforts and policy action ...

By Emily Weaver Daily Record of Dunn HARNETT COUNTY – Harnett County Schools officials are looking to nix the use of cellphones in classrooms districtwide with lockable pouches that will ...

Doctors say with precautions, the risk of transmission to the child is low. But moms with HIV say they struggle with stigma, medical misconceptions and acceptance ...

He says teachers today must be prepared more than ever to build strong relationships to help ease anxiety in children at the beginning of their school year. "There certainly is — in the younger ...