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Sleep Training Truths: What Science Can (And Can't) Tell Us About Crying It Out

Some parents swear by it. They say it's the only way they and their babies get any sleep. Others parents say it's harmful. So what does the science say? Here we separate fiction from fact.

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MindshiftJul 8

How Hydroponic School Gardens Can Cultivate Food Justice, Year-Round

In neighborhoods with limited access to healthy foods, school gardens can help close the gap — for students and the wider community. Some schools are now expanding the season by growing indoors.

MindshiftJul 7

What Does ‘Career Readiness’ Look Like in Middle School?

School districts are pushing career exploration into middle and lower grades, convinced the preparation necessary for tomorrow’s jobs needs to begin earlier. Helping students connect what they are learning to careers will not only deepen their engagement, say educators, but also help them make more informed decisions about their educational paths.

MindshiftJul 5

Kindness Vs. Cruelty: Helping Kids Hear The Better Angels Of Their Nature

A hardwired, us-vs.-them mentality can easily pull kids away from kindness, toward cruelty. Here's what parents can do about it.

MindshiftJul 2

Frustrated With The Distractions Phones Cause, Some Schools Ban Them

Phones are potent learning tools, but they've also become big distractions in many classrooms. Now, some schools are taking steps to reduce their temptation by banning their use during the entire school day.

MindshiftJun 30

At Your Wits' End With A Screen-Obsessed Kid? Read This

NPR's Life Kit sent a parenting expert to help a family cope with its kids' device fixation. The family learned that setting media boundaries means more than limiting the time kids spend on screens.

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