What’s behind the rising profile of transgender kids? 3 essential reads
As more trans teens have come out, they've attracted more attention from the media and politicians. iStock via Getty ImagesWhy...
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Do US teens have the right to be vaccinated against their parents’ will? It depends on where they live
Many U.S. states follow some form of "mature minor doctrine" allowing teens to make medical decisions without parental consent, including...
Hard Evidence: at what age are children ready for school?
School, or more play? Kindergarden kids by Robert Kneschke/ShutterstockWhen are children “ready” for school? There is much debate about when...
Try a little playfulness if your family’s pandemic routine needs a reset
Tiny moments of playful connection can invite feelings of gratitude. (Shutterstock)Many of us were hopeful that 2021 would be the...
What’s leisure and what’s game addiction in the 21st century?
Are these people suffering from a disorder – or just having fun? AP Photo/Kamil ZihniogluThe World Health Organization’s description of...
Google’s Go triumph is a milestone for artificial intelligence research
Lyle J Hatch / shutterstock.comResearchers from Google DeepMind have developed the first computer able to defeat a human champion at...
Vital Signs: a lesson from game theory the coronavirus contrarians ignore
ShutterstockIt has been said we are “at war” with the COVID-19 coronavirus. I’m not drawn to martial metaphors, but that’s...
How playing video games can change your retirement
These Second Life characters could form part of a fulfilling retirement. HyacintheLuynes, CC BY-SAThe teenagers who were hooked on Pac-Man...
How football and COVID-19 are both triggers for a surge in online gambling
Shutterstock/Xavier LorenzoEuro 2020 is one of the biggest events in football, a festival of goal scoring and glory seeking –...
Breastfeeding beyond infancy can be beneficial for children and parents – mothers explain pressure they feel to stop
Tomsickova Tatyana/ShutterstockBreastfeeding beyond infancy is recommended by the World Health Organization, which advises that children should be breastfed until two...
