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Circus tackles jihadist nightmares of Burkina Faso's children

Circus tackles jihadist nightmares of Burkina Faso's children

By miming children juggling ammunition found on the ground or driven mad by fear, the four acrobats hope to express what is too painful for words: how their native Burkina Faso's jihadist conflict has ruined countless childhoods. Baptised "Souffle" (Breath), the Dafra Circus's latest

Children crave hands-on creative experiences even as they embrace AI

Children crave hands-on creative experiences even as they embrace AI

Seventy-three percent of parents said creativity will be more of an essential trait for their children, compared to generations past, due to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent national study. As AI becomes a larger part of how children learn, a new survey polling 2,

Dr. Rene Salhab: When Behavioral Changes in Children May Signal Something More

Dr. Rene Salhab: When Behavioral Changes in Children May Signal Something More

Children’s behavior is constantly evolving, shaped by development, environment, and daily experiences. Because of this, it can be difficult to determine when a change in behavior is simply part of normal growth or part of a larger pattern. In pediatric discussions, Dr. Rene Salhab notes that behavioral changes are

Study finds children’s mental health top stressor for parents

Study finds children’s mental health top stressor for parents

By Stephen Beech Parental stress is rising, with the biggest worry being the mental health of their children, reveals new research. Nearly all moms and dads (97%) with children under 18 felt stress related to parenting in the previous month, according to the findings. And 30% of parents say they

Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids

Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids

Much has been written about Denmark’s consistently high scores in global happiness rankings, so it might not come as a surprise that Denmark is also rated the best place to raise children, according to U.S. News and World Report. The small Scandinavian nation also scores near the top

Al Roker Shares the Sweet Way His Kids Inspired His Show ‘Weather Hunters’

Al Roker‘s PBS Kids series, Weather Hunters, is all about family, so it’s no surprise the show was inspired by his own. Weather Hunters, which premiered on PBS Kids last year, stars Roker as Al Hunter, a father who teaches his kids about all things weather. However, Roker’

Data reveals wealthy kids use screens more than poorer peers

Data reveals wealthy kids use screens more than poorer peers

By Stephen Beech Screen time among children has soared over the last 30 years – particularly among youngsters from wealthier families, reveals new research. The nature of screen use by children and teenagers has also shifted dramatically - from traditional television to more interactive and personalized digital devices such as mobile phones