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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Long-term Effects of the Pandemic
Long-term affects of Covid measures include children and their educational setbacks. |
Health | |
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No Class Acts?
Christian schools are being sued for discrimination. |
Culture | |
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Shifts to Social-Emotional Learning
Kids and teens feel multiple threats to their emotional and mental health. |
Education | |
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Love, Nurture, Grow
US Census Bureau tells us that more than 23 million families in the United States experience food insecurity. |
Family | |
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"Not So Smart" Voice Devices?
Experts are warning that "voice" search engines may actually be detrimental for children. |
Media | |
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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 | |
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Compassion Over Consumption
Help transform the wanting mindset of children into a helping mindset. |
World Issues | |
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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 | |
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Teaching for Healing
It can be argued that “trauma” has become a universally shared experience in recent years. |
Health | |
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The Evolution of Sports
Youth sports has become increasingly competitive and specialized. |
Sports | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Remote Work is Here to Stay
According to studies from Owl Labs, remote work and virtual conference meetings are here to stay. |
World News | |
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Winning Teams
A recent study found that children who participate in team sports receive a lot more benefits than physical fitness alone. |
Sports | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Across the Metaverse
What will our everyday routine look like in the year 2040? |
Culture | |
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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 | |
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Which Comes First? Hyper Kids or Harsh Parents?
Behavioral scientists have discovered a link between hyperactivity in children and harsh parenting tactics. |
Family | |
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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 | |
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Food for Thought
Eating together as a family helps children feel better, physically and mentally. |
Family | |
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Getting Back to the Basic of Toys
It’s probably no secret that different toys affect behavior in different ways. |
Toys | |
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The Crisis Claiming Our Kids
Professional help can’t keep up with children’s mental health needs. |
World News - Kids Mental Health | |
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Helicopter and Snowplow Parents Might Be Hindering Cognitive and Emotional Skill-Building in Kids
How much is too much when "helping" our kids? |
Parenting | |
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Build a Better Immune System, Outdoors!
Want to boost a child’s immune system? Expose them to nature. |
Health and the Outdoors | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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It's Not Just About the Toys
Parents and grandparents in search of the best toys can be overwhelmed with the choices offered. |
Toys | |
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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 |