Could exposing kids to their fears help them thrive later on in life? Exploring the science of exposure therapy, pediatric psychologist Kathryn Hecht shows how encouraging...
Whether it’s micromanaging playtime, constantly hovering or incessantly texting, the adult takeover of childhood has created a crisis of anxiety in both children and parents, says...
“Do you know what you want to preserve for the next generation?” asks community leader Ndinini Kimesera Sikar. Drawing on her experience growing up in a...
“Bluey,” the Australian children’s show, is a global phenomenon. But how did a cartoon for kids become a smash hit with adults, too? Sarina Petersen, who...
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has destroyed so much — including hundreds of schools, where the country’s children were forging their futures — but it has...
The nuclear family model may no longer be the norm in the US, but it’s still the basis for social and economic benefits like health care,...
TED Fellow and education innovator Larry Irvin envisions a world where every child can see themselves reflected in their teachers. With his team at Brothers Empowered...
Childcare needs a transformation — but rather than investing billions in new buildings and schools, what if we could unlock the potential of people already nearby?...
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Watch the full talk: A clip from Sir Ken Robinson’s TED Talk “Do schools kill creativity?” from TED2006 Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly...