How Kids Learn to Read

How Kids Learn to Read

And why effective instruction makes a big difference How do we learn to read? Unlike spoken language, reading is not a skill the brain is hardwired to develop. Learning to read requires the coordinated work of several brain regions that correspond with different...
Screen Time for Kids During the Coronavirus Crisis

Screen Time for Kids During the Coronavirus Crisis

What limits are appropriate when kids are stuck at home? By this point in the pandemic, setting rules around screen time may feel impossible. How much is too much? Does remote learning count? What about gaming with friends? And what if you (like many parents right...
The Most Sustainable Whiskies You Can Buy Now

The Most Sustainable Whiskies You Can Buy Now

Consumers want to be told that the products they’re purchasing and enjoying are better for the world at large. Here are some distilleries that actually are making a difference. Grain, water, yeast—and CO₂?  On average, crafting a single 750-milliliter bottle of liquor...
Helping Children Cope With Frightening News

Helping Children Cope With Frightening News

Helping Children Cope With Frightening News When tragedy strikes, as parents you find yourself doubly challenged: to process your own feelings of grief and distress, and to help your children do the same. Harold S. Koplewicz, MD shares what he’s learned about...