The hottest Children Substack posts right now

Developing games for kids requires focusing on making the game welcoming and accessible to players of all ages.
Design choices should prioritize fun and player enjoyment over adhering to traditional standards.
Engaging with focus groups of various age groups can reveal important insights for refining gameplay mechanics.

Don't confuse control with care when using technology.
Surveillance should not be mistaken for genuine care, especially in relation to children.
Avoid seeking the 'one best way' in parenting, and resist the pressure to conform to idealized standards.

Silicon Valley tends to build products for itself, but there are large opportunities in underserved markets like Baby Boomers and Gen Alphas.
Startups are starting to focus on overlooked groups like industrial workers and internet labor, offering solutions tailored to their needs.
There is potential in catering to the growing class of internet-native small businesses, from creators to e-commerce entrepreneurs.

City folks tried to catch animals for the zoo.
Animals in the jungle outsmarted the hunters with clever tricks.
The animals formed an alliance to defend their home and the city people left empty-handed.

The post is about a Walt Whitman poem celebrating the wonders of childhood.
The illustrations in the post are beautiful art pieces with silhouettes of children and adults against picturesque backgrounds.
The post evokes nostalgia and reminds readers of the magical days of wonder in their childhood.

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The mRNA vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna work well against the Delta variant, providing strong protection from severe disease and death.
People who received the J & J vaccine may benefit from a single mRNA vaccine dose as a booster, based on similar mechanisms of action with the AstraZeneca vaccine.
It's vital to encourage vaccination, remain calm if fully vaccinated, and put the risk of COVID-19 into perspective by evaluating evolving data and minimizing fear.

Kids need structure, routine, and safe spaces to regulate emotions.
It's important for parents to find a balance between protecting and giving freedom to their children.
Asking for help is a sign of strength, especially when dealing with mental health challenges.

Kids, parents, and educators are eager for schools to reopen due to challenges like screen time fatigue, multi-role balancing, and new teaching methods.
Plans for school reopenings should prioritize strict social distancing until widespread testing, contact tracing, and vaccine availability improve.
Flexibility and preparedness are key for schools to navigate potential reopening challenges, like altering schedules, increasing cleaning, and being ready to close if infection rates rise.

The article highlighted one-sided reporting that portrayed a student as the main wrongdoer, shifting blame away from the teacher's violent behavior. This raises questions about journalistic integrity and fair representation of the truth.
The harmful effects of physical punishment on children were emphasized, indicating that corporal punishment does not effectively teach or discipline, and may lead to long-term negative consequences.
The main concern advocated was the protection of the student who was physically abused, criticized by the education system, and unfairly portrayed in the media, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable individuals.