The World of Kids Zone
Here you will find short summaries of current events as found in online articles from various sources. These summaries are written by Kidology contributors (listed below) and printed quarterly in Kidzmatter Magazine. You can order the magazine in the Kidology Store.
Each post includes a thoughtful summary, a few "Think About It" questions, and a link to the original article. New summaries with article links will be posted at least monthly. Check back often to read new information.
Contributors:
Dawn Farris, Patti Kirkland, Steven Knight, Trisha Peach, Amber Pike, Nicki Straza
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Low Self-Esteem in Gen Z
Some members of Generation Z (1998-2012) are struggling with feelings of being UNentitled. |
UNentitlement | |
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COVID Disruptions to Youth Sports
In a poll conducted by Washington Post-University of Maryland, 6 in 10 parents of young athletes have reported that the disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic have had a negative impact on their children, especially their emotional health. |
Sports and Covid | |
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Check In on Mom and Dad's Mental Health
The mental health of kids is connected to the mental health of their parents. |
Mental Health | |
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The Choline Connection
Choline, found in various foods, is surprisingly absent from most prenatal vitamins. |
Health | |
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Characteristics of Generation Alpha
Do you know and understand Generation Alpha? |
Culture | |
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The Unentitled Road to College
In Los Angeles’s Downtown Magnets school, students don’t take going to college lightly. |
Education | |
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Struggles with Pandemic Mental Health Impacts
The mental health of Canadians has deteriorated in the two years since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, putting massive pressure on a mental health-care system that was already close to a breaking point. |
Mental Health | |
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Technology in the Classroom
As students return to the classroom, school systems must carefully consider the longer-term role of technology. |
Technology in the Classroom | |
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Our Kids and Social Media
Engaging with social media can have both positive and negative effects on people, especially children. |
Kids and Social Media | |
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Keep Calm. Rotate the Toys.
Ideas for dealing with existing toys, as well as the influx of new ones. |
Parents, Kids and Toys | |
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The "Write" Stuff
How does parental involvement influence how children learn to write? |
Parenting | |
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Fruits and Veggies May Improve Your Brain As Well
Fruits, vegetables, and mental health? |
Health | |
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The Certainty of Uncertainty
Do you trust the accuracy of shared information? |
Culture | |
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Covid Educational Fallout
What are the true, longterm effects of Covid policies on educators? |
Covid and Education |
