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
Level | Title | Topic | |
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More Screen=Less Happy?
Brand new research just revealed (unsurprisingly) that kids spending more time on screens after school (phones, tablets, TV, laptops etc.) were less happy, secure, and satisfied. |
Media | ||
Remote Work is Here to Stay
According to studies from Owl Labs, remote work and virtual conference meetings are here to stay. |
World News | ||
Winning Teams
A recent study found that children who participate in team sports receive a lot more benefits than physical fitness alone. |
Sports | ||
Tuned out Parents
Today’s parents spend more time with their kids, but the level of engagement between parent and child is lower than ever. |
Parenting | ||
The Curiosity of Substance Use Among Pre-Teens
A new study shows that 1 in 10 pre-teen children are curious about using alcohol or tobacco products. |
Health | ||
Across the Metaverse
What will our everyday routine look like in the year 2040? |
Culture | ||
Choose Friends Wisely
Parents send their children off to school, where most children find their friends, admonishing them to make wise choices. But how do friendships happen? |
Education | ||
Which Comes First? Hyper Kids or Harsh Parents?
Behavioral scientists have discovered a link between hyperactivity in children and harsh parenting tactics. |
Family | ||
Can We Talk? Chatting With Your Kids About Social Media
National poll results concerning parents, kids, and social media use were recently reported by the University of Michigan. |
Social Media | ||
Food for Thought
Eating together as a family helps children feel better, physically and mentally. |
Family | ||
Getting Back to the Basic of Toys
It’s probably no secret that different toys affect behavior in different ways. |
Toys | ||
The Crisis Claiming Our Kids
Professional help can’t keep up with children’s mental health needs. |
World News - Kids Mental Health | ||
Helicopter and Snowplow Parents Might Be Hindering Cognitive and Emotional Skill-Building in Kids
How much is too much when "helping" our kids? |
Parenting | ||
Build a Better Immune System, Outdoors!
Want to boost a child’s immune system? Expose them to nature. |
Health and the Outdoors | ||
The Value of Forgiveness
Brain Science has come a long way in helping us understand the impact of our emotions, choices and habits on our brain and body. |
Forgiveness | ||
Lean into Green
God’s creation is a gift from God to us. As Christians we don’t have any trouble believing this. However, it is so easy as parents and leaders to forget the power of learning and playing in nature. |
Education | ||
The Trap of Social Acceptance
Research continues to show an alarming connection between social media consumption (especially on smart phones) and declining mental health. |
Social Media | ||
It's Not Just About the Toys
Parents and grandparents in search of the best toys can be overwhelmed with the choices offered. |
Toys | ||
3D Printers: Meet the Gamechanger!
Well, 3-D printing isn't going away. In fact, it just seems to keep getting more popular and less expensive. |
Technology | ||
'Uber for Kids' Companies Picking Up Speed
What’s a parent to do when their child has practice, but can’t get off work to transport them? |
Culture | ||
The Ongoing Damage of Porn on Kids
Most Christians would agree that pornography is destructive and addictive. But did you know that when a child views pornography, there is the potential for lasting damage to that child? |
Media | ||
Kidzania - Theme Park with a Purpose
Who could have imagined kids (and parents) would pay to put kids to work? |
World | ||
Better Parenting, Better Health?
There have long been concerns about people growing up in poverty and their life expectancies. |
Parenting | ||
Drowning the Silence
What environment do you set up for your kids? |
Health | ||
Maker Minds - Built to Create
What is the “Maker Space” movement? |
Education | ||
Teaching Kids to Lead Themselves
Strategies parents can use to develop personal leadership in their kids |
Family | ||
Tech and social skills
Experts insist that children need intentional training to develop social skills. |
Technology | ||
Do we value life anymore?
Canada legalized medically assisted suicide. |
World | ||
The New Move to Gender Non-Identification
Will gender be removed from birth certificates? |
Culture | ||
Healthy Home, Happy Home
How can we make a healthy home? |
Parenting | ||
Palm Oil and Child Labor?
Are you unknowingly supporting child slave labor? |
World | ||
No More Pursuit of Happiness?
Why are our kids so sad? |
Culture | ||
Learning More About Online Learning
The recent pandemic has raised the question, "what makes a person resilient?" |
Education | ||
Kids who Bounce
The recent pandemic has raised the question, "what makes a person resilient?" |
Family | ||
Out of Touch
Social media aimed toward kids has grown... and so has its danger to your kids. |
Media | ||
Less is More When it Comes to Kids' Toys
Fewer toys can lead to better playtime. |
Toys | ||
The Role of Fathers in Early Childhood Development
Fathers are important for their children's development. |
World | ||
The "Work" of a Child
Play is important for the learning process of kids. |
Sports | ||
Long-term Effects of the Pandemic
Long-term affects of Covid measures include children and their educational setbacks. |
Health | ||
No Class Acts?
Christian schools are being sued for discrimination. |
Culture | ||
Shifts to Social-Emotional Learning
Kids and teens feel multiple threats to their emotional and mental health. |
Education | ||
Love, Nurture, Grow
US Census Bureau tells us that more than 23 million families in the United States experience food insecurity. |
Family | ||
"Not So Smart" Voice Devices?
Experts are warning that "voice" search engines may actually be detrimental for children. |
Media | ||
BIG TECH Headache?
“Big tech” has been in the news a lot lately, as parents wonder how to keep their children safer in an increasingly online world. |
Safety | ||
Compassion Over Consumption
Help transform the wanting mindset of children into a helping mindset. |
World Issues | ||
Parenting When You are Exhausted
Between work expectations, house chores, school activities, and self-care, parents can find themselves stuck in a cycle of exhaustion that often results in harsh words and short tempers. |
Parenting | ||
Teaching for Healing
It can be argued that “trauma” has become a universally shared experience in recent years. |
Health | ||
The Evolution of Sports
Youth sports has become increasingly competitive and specialized. |
Sports | ||
Working Strategies to Close the COVID Learning Gap
In a new study, researchers with the NWEA studied the MAP Growth Scores of 8 million students from 25,000 public schools across the nation. |
Education | ||
What Does a Hungry Child Look Like?
US Census Bureau tells us that more than 23 million families in the United States experience food insecurity. |
Family |