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Children are sharing things they wouldn’t tell parents or teachers with AI chatbots

Children are sharing things they wouldn’t tell parents or teachers with AI chatbots

“Chatbots are built to feel helpful, friendly and constantly available. For a child, that can make it very easy to forget they’re talking to a system, not a person” New research is suggesting that children are forming emotional connections with chatbots and are also acting on the advice they receive. According to the research, 81% […]

6 months ago

Fathers who have daughters tend to live longer, says study

Fathers who have daughters tend to live longer, says study

Being a ‘Girl Dad’ has all the perks. A new study has revealed being a father of daughters has an unexpected benefit: they tend to live longer compared to those without them. Researchers from Jagiellonian University carried out extensive research that analysed the effects of childbirth on fathers’ lifespans. In this study, data was collected […]

9 months ago

Kids who are born second cause the most trouble, study says

Kids who are born second cause the most trouble, study says

A study has found that second-born children tend to be more rebellious than the oldest child. I don’t know if this is true for all families but it’s definitely true with my crew. As a mother of two, I can verify that my second-born is much more of a handful than my eldest. I’m already […]

9 months ago

Kids who are born second cause the most trouble, study says

Kids who are born second cause the most trouble, study says

A study has found that second-born children tend to be more rebellious than the oldest child. I don’t know if this is true for all families but it’s definitely true with my crew. As a mother of two, I can verify that my second-born is much more of a handful than my eldest. I’m already […]

1 year ago

Study says playing with dolls helps children become kind people

Study says playing with dolls helps children become kind people

“Dolls encourage them to create their own little imaginary worlds” If your child is a big doll-lover, it could be helping them become a better person, according to one study by Cardiff University, conducted in partnership with Mattel. A team of researchers, using neuroscience, discovered new evidence that doll play can activate brain regions that allow children to develop […]

1 year ago

This is why you should turn on the TV subtitles for your child

This is why you should turn on the TV subtitles for your child

Even if you want to reduce screen time in your house, this is interesting to know Watching TV can be a fantastic source of entertainment for children. With all of the streaming services and YouTube videos we have available, sneaking education into their fun time has never been easier. The introduction of smartphones — basically […]

1 year ago