(This post is Part 1 of a two-post series.) In our first 7 years of childhood, we form crucial, lifelong narratives that tell us who we are, what to expect from others, and how the world works. These ...

So, you’ve got a HackerRank test coming up, huh? It’s pretty common these days, with lots of companies using it to see if you can code. It can feel a bit daunting, but honestly, it’s just another ...

'COMMON SENSE SOLUTION': Democrats and Republicans come together to help the housing crisis Rep. Josh Riley, D-N.Y., and Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., discuss ways both parties are trying to make the American ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22, 2026—Common Sense Media today released new guidance recommending that parents avoid giving AI toys—smart toys with voice-based interactions—to children age 5 and under, and ...

The story of Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking and sexual abuse of girls has inspired seemingly endless commentary. There has been politicizing, finger pointing and head shaking. But amidst all of this, ...

New research by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce shows that Missouri loses $1.35 billion in annual economic opportunity due to childcare gaps. To see the report go online to the MO Chamber of Commerce.

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Enterprise Java platform Azul Systems Inc. today announced the acquisition of Payara Services Ltd., a global enterprise-grade provider of Java applications and microservices, to expand the company’s ...

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today issued a warning that a limited run of Kent Watersports CSF-2 child life jackets was mislabeled by the ...

Children with SMA experience higher rates of emotional and behavioral difficulties, including anxiety and hyperactivity. These challenges often persist despite modern treatments and can significantly ...

Parkinson’s disease — which causes poor balance and stiff movement — affects an estimated 1 million Americans. That number is expected to rise by 20% in the next few years. While there’s no sure-fire ...

An estimated 417 million children in low- and middle-income countries are living in extreme poverty. Millions of children in high-income countries are also suffering. And more children are at risk of ...