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Carol is a physical therapist and 6-year-old Pedro and 2-year-old Clara’s mother. She is in lockdown with her family, without being allowed to leave her apartment (literally!) since her building has been closed by the Civil Defense, and she has had to get creative in order to make her children practise physical activity. The benefits of physical activities Children are a source of energy and life! It is in their nature to be in motion and in creativity. To stimulate and supp

Physical activities, limited screen and technology time and a good night sleep reduce impulsive behavior in children The article Association between 24-hour movement behaviour and impulsivity in American children, published in the American Academy of Pediatrics, showed that balancing physical exercise, limited screen time and a good night sleep can reduce the rates of impulsive behavior in children, as well as present other benefits. Impulsive behaviours Impulsive behaviors

Stories and tales are elements present in the life of children from almost every culture in the world. It is through them that wisdoms, values and customs stay alive throughout generations. But do traditional stories, that are present in many cultures, especially the western ones, transmit the message with the same objective as when they were created? Do they contain the necessary elements for the original message and intention to remain intact throughout the years? In this

Play is good for the body, the soul, and also the brain. In this article, we have brought certain scientifically-supported topics — from the article “The cognitive benefits of play: Effects on the learning brain”, originally published on Parenting Science — that demonstrate the presence of benefits of playing in different areas, and that play has positive effects in the brain and in the child’s ability to learn: There is evidence that play promotes creative problem-solving Ps

Roblox is one of the kids games of the moment, despite all the controversy around it. For this reason, we have brought here an article from Common Sense Media so that parents can better understand what it is and how to let their kids enjoy this online platform safely. This is a reproduction of an article originally published on the Common Sense Media website. No copyright infringement intended. :: You can also read: A Parent’s Guide to Among Us: everything you need to know

The father figure is changing and it is no longer seen as the family provider. Domestic chores are increasingly being shared equally and so are the parents’ responsibilities. Nowadays, the mother is not the only one responsible for the raising and rearing of a child. The father figure is just as important as the mother, and a good relationship between the child and the father figure has countless positive benefits to kids’ lives. The mother is more present in the first few y

About 95% of apps for kids under the age 5 contain some kind of advertising. Among these apps, an “Educational” category was included. On...

Cell phone and technology use in general by kids has been attacked by the media, schools, doctors and family. Technology can be an ally if used responsibly and with guidance from the parents, but it is common to find kids who are already addicted to screens. But if my kid is already addicted, what should I do? First, we need to understand what happens when a child is using the cell phone completely out of place and proportion. Technology use becomes a problem when: They pr

Have you ever heard of TikTok? It is the fourth most-downloaded non-gaming app in the world, according to Sensor Tower. TikTok, previously know as Musical.ly, is a social network centered on video sharing, especially lip syncs, dance, remixes and other types of content that involve music and video editing. TikTok is popular with kids and teens worldwide. We wrote an article based on Common Sense Media’s review of TikTok and on parents’ testimonies. In their profiles, TikTok

After the loot boxes controversy, when some countries banned this mechanic from being used in games, Google announced (on May, 30th 2019)...

Did you know that a cell phone screen can contains 30 times as many microorganisms as a clean toilet? That is why it is important to always disinfect and sanitize your cell phone. In times of coronavirus, the need for cleaning the cell phone and tablet screen only grows. We take our phones everywhere. We leave them in our pockets, on counters, on tables. We use them on the bus, on the subway, and often even in the bathroom. The amount of germs accumulated on the cell phone i

There’s a huge amount of applications available in app stores, especially kids apps. How can you decide which apps to download for your k...