Why Do Animals Play? Because They Need To Play - Just Like Children Do
Scientists know why animals play. They need to play. Just like children do. Here's the fascinating research on this story.
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Autism Therapy For Infants May Reduce Likelihood of Later Diagnosis
A breakthrough therapy reduced autism diagnoses in children by one-third by letting parents review bonding time back on a video.
China Bans Written Exams for 6-Year-olds to Reform the Hyper-Competitive Pressure in Schools
In an effort to reduce the pressure on students, the Chinese Education Ministry has banned homework and yearly exams for pupils aged 6 - 7.
One Man's Crazy Idea For Michigan Town Lands Them As Finalist in 'Nicest Places in America' Contest
Scott Chittle decided kids in Manton, MI needed a safe place to have fun, so he built an ice rink-and won a Nicest Places in America nomination.
Mom Sparks Creative Imagination in Kids With Her Toys Made From Cardboard Boxes - LOOK
This crafty mom, Nazdar Tayib, has been making the most awesome cardboard box toys for her kids. Check them out for inspiration.
Nintendo is Partnering With a Nonprofit to Bring Gaming Consoles to Hospitalized Kids
Nintendo has partnered with a nonprofit to bring gaming consoles to hospitalized kids.
U.S. EPA is Banning a Farm Pesticide Linked To Health Problems In Children
A pesticide called chlorpyrifos which is linked to brain damage in kids is now banned after more than a decade of foot-dragging by the EPA.
Mom Sews Manta Ray for Son's Birthday When She Can't Buy One -And a Tide of Kindness Floods in From Strangers
Tiffany Holloway's homemade manta ray inspired Reddit users to donate to a birthday boy and his family who couldn't afford to buy a new one.
Over Half of Moms Use Snack Time to Show Off What 'Cool Moms' They Are: Best Snack Hacks
More than half of moms use snack time to show off what a "cool" mom they are, by creatively using fun food hacks at home.
Mom's Zoo Pic is Adorably Photo-bombed by Stingray With Remarkable Resemblance to Her Daughter
Daisy the baby was at the Lake District aquarium with her family. She wasn't looking very happy, then a stingray pulled the same face.
Polish Olympian Auctions Silver Medal for Infant's Heart Surgery, but Winning Bidder Won't Accept It
Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk took the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. She auctioned it to save a boy's life.
Remarkable 10-Year-old Inspires the World to Donate Half a Million Books For Kids: 'A Catalyst' For Kindness
10-year-old Orion Jean is on a mission to donate 500,000 books to other kids as part of a vision of spreading kindness.
Two Boy Scouts Save Drowning Woman While Cycling Alongside Missouri Floodwaters
Two boys scouts, Dominic Viet and Joseph Diener are being called heroes after rescuing a young drowning woman from Missouri floodwaters.
Dashing Support Cat Helps Kids With Eye Problems Feel Confident About Wearing Glasses
Meet Truffles the Pennsylvanian support cat. She helps her optician human by showing kids glasses aren't scary... by wearing them herself.
Teen Hailed as 'Hero of Ukraine' For Using His Drone to Pinpoint Russian Convoy Headed Toward Capital
A fifteen year-old boy was the only experienced drone operator in the area, and now he's hailed as a hero for spying a Russian convoy.
5-Year-old's Book is Published, Earning Her Guinness Record as World's Youngest Author
Bella J. Dark is only five, and she has already published her first successful book called The Lost Cat. Now she's a Guinness World Record holder.
Relief For Kids With Peanut Allergy: Immunotherapy Puts 74% Into Remission in Breakthrough Study
Murdoch researchers have discovered the key immunological changes that support the remission of peanut allergy in children.
After Dreaming of Luxury Hotel From Hospital Window, They Invited Her Family to Live it Up in $13K/Night Suite
Sick teen Angel Growns was treated to a $25,000 dollar stay at Shangri-La, the Shard in London thanks to Make-A-Wish.
Adventurous Play Helps Boosts Children's Mental Health, Research Says
Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, say Uni. of Exeter researchers.
Parents Are Most Proud of Their Child's Ability to Show Empathy and Kindness, Says New Poll
A Thomasa & Friends poll of 1,000 parents, with kids aged three to seven, revealed seeing their offspring demonstrate selfless qualities evoked feelings of pride.
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