While problem-solving skills are not taught directly in the classroom, they are part of everyday life building skills. It is important to provide children real world examples and some rationale behind ...

Why small tasks matter: Letting toddlers handle real-life jobs builds motor skills, self-esteem, and problem-solving abilities, even if it’s messier or slower. Learning beyond classrooms: Travel, play ...

I am in a unique position in my dual role as parent and pediatric psychologist. Like most parents, I want to alleviate our children’s suffering by doing whatever I can. We hate to see our children ...

Familiar faces matter: Kids engage more deeply when learning activities are tied to characters they already love, making lessons feel personal and exciting. STEM through stories: PBS shows weave ...

Kids are full of curiosity, energy and big dreams. But as children grow up, many families wonder: how do we prepare them for ...

Kim Louis told the kids gathered at United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington to pretend they were on a tropical island, somewhere green and warm. Then imagine an impending snowstorm threatened to ...

Many school districts and policymakers are stepping up efforts to teach students the skills they need to be prepared for the jobs of the future. One big area of focus is STEM. Jobs in science, ...

Children show problem-solving all the time. It could be trying to fit a puzzle piece in the right spot. Or figuring out how to stack blocks without them falling. These small moments are important.

The New York State Education Department is pushing new math guidelines, including a recommendation that teachers stop giving timed quizzes — because it stresses students out. The new guidelines also ...