Tag: kids

How does the brain think?
06
May
2024
Posted in Kids How Things Work? Brain Question Mind

How does the brain think?

Thinking builds neural networks, which is why practice improves performance. Francesco Carta fotografo/Moment via Getty Images Jennifer…

What is dirt?
25
Mar
2024
Posted in Kids Planet Earth Environmental Question

What is dirt?

Dig into soil and you’ll find rock dust but also thousands of living species. ChristinLola/iStock/Getty Images Plus…

Can anyone make a citizen’s arrest? The history and legalities of catching criminals yourself
12
Feb
2024
Posted in Legal Law Question Knowledge Kids

Can anyone make a citizen’s arrest? The history and legalities of catching criminals yourself

Can you detain someone you just saw break the law? Alan Thornton/The Image Bank via Getty Images…

Why do people have wisdom teeth?
11
Dec
2023
Posted in Kids Health Information Question Science

Why do people have wisdom teeth?

Ariadne Letra, University of Pittsburgh and Seth M. Weinberg, University of Pittsburgh Curious Kids is a series…

Why isn’t there any sound in space? An astronomer explains why in space no one can hear you scream
04
Dec
2023
Posted in Kids Question Humans in Space Science

Why isn’t there any sound in space? An astronomer explains why in space no one can hear you scream

Matter in deep space is very spread out, which makes it impossible for any sound waves to…

Is time travel even possible? An astrophysicist explains the science behind the science fiction
13
Nov
2023
Posted in Kids Information Perspective Look Question Science

Is time travel even possible? An astrophysicist explains the science behind the science fiction

If traveling into the past is possible, one way to do it might be sending people through…

Are ghosts real? A social psychologist examines the evidence
30
Oct
2023
Posted in Kids Halloween Spirituality Question Science Supernatural Ghost

Are ghosts real? A social psychologist examines the evidence

Remember the old saying: Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. David Wall/Moment via Getty Images Barry Markovsky, University…

How much time do kids spend on devices
23
Oct
2023
Posted in People Question Personal Computers Psychology Smart Appliances Smartphone Kids Technology

How much time do kids spend on devices

Today, nearly all U.S. teens have a smartphone. MoMo Productions/Digital Vision via Getty Images David Rosenberg, Wayne…

Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars?
16
Oct
2023
Posted in Question Space Travel Science Kids Space Exploration

Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars?

Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars? This age old question has…

What happens if someone dies in space?
31
Jul
2023
Posted in Humans in Space Question Space Exploration Kids

What happens if someone dies in space?

An artist’s depiction of two astronauts on Mars. cokada/E+ via Getty Images Emmanuel Urquieta, Baylor College of…

Positive parenting can help protect against the effects of stress in childhood and adolescence, new study shows
11
Jul
2023
Posted in Parenting physiology Psychology Stress Family Health

Positive parenting can help protect against the effects of stress in childhood and adolescence, new study shows

Warm, supportive caregiving can help counteract the effects of stress during childhood and development. Halfpoint Images/Moment via…

Why does time change when traveling close to the speed of light? A physicist explains
20
Mar
2023
Posted in Science Space Travel Question Kids

Why does time change when traveling close to the speed of light? A physicist explains

Time gets a little strange as you approach the speed of light. ikonacolor/iStock via Getty Images Michael…

Get Inspired to Give Back this Holiday Season
04
Dec
2022
Posted in Healthy Life Community Helping Holiday Kids Health Children Health

Get Inspired to Give Back this Holiday Season

Get Inspired to Give Back this Holiday Season – For many, the holiday season sparks the spirit…

How can you tell if something is true? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself about what you see, hear and read
28
Nov
2022
Posted in Kids Psychology Discussion Point Question

How can you tell if something is true? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself about what you see, hear and read

Emotions can get in the way of knowing what’s true. Elva Etienne/Moment via Getty Images Bob Britten,…

Who invented music? The search for stone flutes, clay whistles and the dawn of song
10
Oct
2022
Posted in Question Kids Music

Who invented music? The search for stone flutes, clay whistles and the dawn of song

Something people today have in common with civilizations past: a love of music. peepo/E+ via Getty Images…

Why does money exist?
26
Sep
2022
Posted in Kids Money Informational Financial Knowledge Government Question

Why does money exist?

Cash is pretty convenient. Dilok Klaisataporn/EyeEm via Getty Images M. Saif Mehkari, University of Richmond Curious Kids…

How to keep kids curious – 5 questions answered
18
Sep
2022
Posted in Information How To Children Health Kids

How to keep kids curious – 5 questions answered

Could schools be putting a damper on children’s curiosity? Jose Luis Pelaez Inc via Getty Images Perry…

What do molecules look like?
11
Jul
2022
Posted in Knowledge Kids Entertainment Question Science

What do molecules look like?

How To Plan Social Impact Activities For Your Kids
02
Jul
2022
Posted in Archives

How To Plan Social Impact Activities For Your Kids

Where was the world’s first zoo?
23
May
2022
Posted in Kids Question Knowledge Information Wild Life Outdoor Entertainment

Where was the world’s first zoo?

What does an octopus eat? For a creature with a brain in each arm, whatever’s within reach
09
May
2022
Posted in Question Science Science Animals Kids

What does an octopus eat? For a creature with a brain in each arm, whatever’s within reach

Is it possible to heal the damage we have already done to the Earth?
25
Apr
2022
Posted in Kids Question Planet Earth Information

Is it possible to heal the damage we have already done to the Earth?

Tips for Gardening with Kids
18
Apr
2022
Posted in Archives

Tips for Gardening with Kids