Santa may still own Christmas morning, but the Grinch has completely taken over the culture, the memes, and the algorithm.

Procrastination isn’t laziness. It is overwhelm, avoidance, and the human brain trying to dodge discomfort. With tiny steps, ...

A variety of studies are showing that rough-and-tumble play is important for animals and kids alike.

Ever noticed how your social feed is suddenly more puppies than playgroups? It’s not just your algorithm acting up. There’s a ...

A growing international movement is forming in recognition of the need to do more. Australia’s ban on social media for under 16 went into effect Dec. 10 after years of warnings about youth mental ...

Today’s children grow up surrounded by AI-driven apps, social media, and online content. Understanding how to spot ...

TikTok announced a deal to sell its U.S. assets to a group of three companies. One of them was co-founded by this Florida ...

I traveled to Roblox's headquarters to do a demo of a new safety feature it says will help protect child users.

President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House on Dec. 17, 2025, in Washington. Some experts on K-12 education are concerned that Trump wants to ...

It’s the most wonderful time of year, and we at Defector are proud to bring back our series discussing some of the most, uh, ...

A quality improvement initiative improved rates of lipid screening among children and adolescents and may improve downstream ...

A new movement is sweeping the UK after 165,000 people signed a 'parent pact' to delay giving kids smartphones with five top ...