Can you learn a language playing video games? What the research says
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5 things to know about Fabiano Caruana and his quest to become world chess champion
American grandmaster Fabiano Caruana, shown here at the 2017 Tradewise Gibraltar Masters tournament, could become the first American-born world chess...
Nutrition in adolescence: Multiple challenges, lifelong consequences and the foundation for adult health
Exposure to healthy nutrition from adolescence can set the stage for a healthy life ahead and good dietary habits. (Shutterstock)Around...
In ‘Licorice Pizza’ a 15-year-old and 25-year-old fall for each other – here’s what’s known about these types of relationships
Nominated for Academy Awards for best picture, best director and best original screenplay, “Licorice Pizza” is also garnering attention –...
If in doubt, let them out — children have the right to play
A 2019 UNICEF Canada report shows that only 21 per cent of children aged five to 11 engage in at...
What your gaming name reveals about your personality
League of Legends screenshot. People online often live behind a veil of anonymity – and video gamers are no exception....
Playtime in Soweto: what mothers said about activity for toddlers
Play is a crucial element of children's development. DisobeyArt/ShutterstockPhysical activity, sleep and rest time are important for young children. They...
Talking through play: 3 ways puppets can help your child open up
ShutterstockChildren come into the world ready to communicate. A baby cries and coos to express their feelings and respond to...
The award-winning play that touches hearts and nerves about Cape Town’s history of slavery
Buhle Ngaba as The Student holds Shaun Oelf as The Dancer. Yazeed Kamaldien/What RemainsWhat Remains is one of the most...
Children live online more than ever – we need better definitions of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ screen time
ShutterstockThe pandemic has fundamentally altered every part of our lives, not least the time we spend on digital devices. For...
