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What is the difference between foster care and adoption?
Last updated: 01/26/2021
Sometimes people are unsure about the differences between foster care, adoption and other types of care. Both foster care and adoption involve caring for a child when that child...
How one California preschool program is helping youngest learners with math
Last updated: 01/26/2021
Teaching math remotely to kids who might literally throw a tantrum onscreen would be laughable in a typical year. But California preschool providers are attempting the seemingly...
Understanding the Difference Between the Child Tax Credit and the Child Care Tax Credit
Last updated: 01/26/2021
While there are a handful of tax credits and deductions within the tax code that support families with children, the only provision in the tax code created specifically to help...
Tips for Keeping Remote Students Safe
Last updated: 01/26/2021
Schools provide important education for children and a space for them to discover who they are and form friendships. Schools also serve as a safe haven for some children. 30% of...
It’s So Important To Balance Out Your Child’s Screen-time And Playtime
Last updated: 01/25/2021
Growing up in the late 80s/early 90s, I always looked forward to my evenings, especially during the weekends. It’s because that’s the time where I’m allowed to just enjoy myself...
Social care review must address a decade of cuts | Letters
Last updated: 01/25/2021
The government’s review of children’s social care will provide an opportunity to reflect on an accumulated mass of research evidence, earlier reviews, and the views of...
The Upside to Screen Time
Last updated: 01/25/2021
The Upside to Screen Time Kids are expanding their tech savvy to connect and explore creatively. Credit...Tim Peacock By Jessica Grose Jan. 20, 2021, 6:30 a.m. ET My 8-year-old...
Mentoring Youth: Being a Good Teacher and Helpful Friend
Last updated: 01/25/2021
Robert Moskovits began mentoring David* at a summer camp when David was 12. For the next four summers, the two spent time together during camp sessions, chatting about the deep...
Supplementing What Your Child Learns In School
Last updated: 01/25/2021
As a loving parent, ensuring that your child gets the best possible education is a priority. Having chosen a great school for your son or daughter, you will be wary of stepping...
How three families are each raising kids in less than 850 square feet
Last updated: 01/24/2021
In major Canadian cities, especially Toronto and Vancouver, families are increasingly living in tight quarters. Some parents are choosing to prioritize being able to walk to...