Milo the Robot Helps Kids With Autism Spectrum Disorder

by ParentCo.

Milo the humanoid robot was developed to help kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder engage, learn and navigate life.

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Only Known Jaguar in the U.S. Aptly Named "El Jefe" By Schoolchildren

by ParentCo.

Conservationists have released video footage of the only known jaguar in the U.S. In a 2015 nationwide contest, schoolchildren aptly named him El Jefe.

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What to Expect from the New SAT

by ParentCo.

The NEW SAT comes in March 2016 – are you ready?

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Think You're Sharing Safely On Instagram? Maybe Not.

by ParentCo.

I consider myself among the tech-savvier of my friends. Yet, I had no idea until recently that hundreds of photos I'd shared on Instagram had essentially converged to form a heat map of my most frequented haunts. The top hit? (Wait for it...) My house.

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Review: The Tea Party in the Woods, by Akiko Miyakoshi

by ParentCo.

There’s one book that you should keep your eyes out for this winter: The Tea Party in the Woods, by Akiko Miyakoshi. It’s a wonderful, heartfelt story

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30 Years Ago Today the Space Shuttle Challenger Exploded Before the Eyes of a Nation

by ParentCo.

Not more than a minute after launch, just ten miles above earth, space shuttle Challenger exploded before the eyes of a nation, killing everyone on board.

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Interview With Entrepreneur and Water Rights Advocate Jenneth Fleckenstein

by ParentCo.

An interview with Jenneth Fleckenstein of Clear Water Filtration about healthy home water and her advocacy work for clean water in Honduras and Haiti.

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The Benefits of "Because I Said So"

by Carrie Howe

I begin this post with an apology to my mother for the millions of times the words “I don’t want to” came out of my mouth.

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Sick of White Boys and Dogs, 11 Year Old Starts #1000BlackGirlBooks

by ParentCo.

Sick of reading about white boys and dogs, 11yo powerhouse middle-schooler launches #1000BlackGirlBooks.

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The Wonder of Exploring the Night Sky With My Young Son

by ParentCo.

The night sky invites curiosity. The question "What's that?" sets us off on a journey through the lens of a telescope, seeking in stars and planets above.

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Links We Love This Week

by ParentCo.

You’ve been busy this week. Here’s our round up of the interesting parts of the internet.

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Star Wars Lesson Plans with the New York Times

by ParentCo.

Engage students with what they love: The New York Times rounds up the best Star Wars lesson plans.

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50+ Genius STEM Activities for Kids on Pinterest

by ParentCo.

50 genius STEM activities for kids! So many fun science, technology, engineering and math ideas in one spot. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade or second grade. | See more about Stem Activities, Activities For Kids and Stems.

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Your House, Your Arthropods

by ParentCo.

Cruel scientists publish Arthropods of Our Homes study to torment public with facts.

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Books for Kids That Celebrate Getting Outside in the Winter

by ParentCo.

This week's selections include First Snow, The Snowy Day, and Toys Meet Snow for kids aged 4 - 8.

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Digital Distraction: Many Students Spend Two-Thirds of School Year Texting & Emailing

by ParentCo.

In a new study, college students said that they spent 20 percent of classroom time using smartphones and digital devices for activities unrelated to class.

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A Winter Storm and Boredom Warning From the Parents Weather Service (PWS)

by ParentCo.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Heavy snow and whining will occur.

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Links We Love This Week

by ParentCo.

You've been busy this week. Here's our round up of the interesting parts of the internet.

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Study: Teens Who Stand at Desks Have Sharper Minds in School

by ParentCo.

New evidence has been found for the neurocognitive benefits of standing desks in schools.

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Books to Inspire Kids in 2016

by ParentCo.

Resolution: Find out what makes you happy, and do it!

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Study Shows How Memory is Critical to Pre-Schooler's Long-Term Success

by ParentCo.

Preschoolers who score lower on a memory task are likely to score higher on a dropout risk scale at the age of 12.

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Better Water Resolutions for the Whole Family

by ParentCo.

Everything you need to know to conserve water at home, break your bottled water habit, reduce waste, and get much better water in your home.

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Computer Tests Widen Writing Achievement Gap for Low-Income Kids

by ParentCo.

The Department of Education wants to move students to computerized tests, but low-income kids don't get much practice typing on a computer.

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Read These Books Before They're Movies!

by ParentCo.

These books are headed for Hollywood, read them before you don't!

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