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A relationship with nature builds cognitive and emotional benefits in children ... Teachers noticed a difference too: The kids could sit still when needed, became more attentive listeners ...

Not all screen time is created equally. Experts explain why quality matters more than quantity and how parents can rethink their rules for devices.

“I think it can be a lot of pressure for kids,” Mogolov says. Yet keeping up with older relatives has mental and physical health benefits for everyone, whether you’re checking in on someone ...

The idea is to boost mental health by combining the benefits of getting outside—everything from improving kids’ IQs to helping them de-stress—with activities that promote mindfulness.