Thanks to an awareness that design affects children’s development, playrooms are no longer ‘the worst room in the house.’ You may even want to hang out there.
Category: Children and Childhood
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How to Create a Playroom That Appeals to Children and Adults
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How Parenting Today Is Different, and Harder
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:In many ways, it’s more demanding than before. But according to a new survey, parents feel pressure to be more emotionally hands-on.
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When Private Equity Came for the Toddler Gyms
The New York Times – Business:The same playbook that has notched high returns acquiring things like foreclosed homes and highway rest stops is being tested by a family-oriented franchise.
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‘Close’ Director Lukas Dhont: Film’s Master Storyteller of Youth
The New York Times – Movies:At 31, Lukas Dhont already has two art-house hits to his name. The Belgian director’s latest film, “Close,” shows his skill at eliciting intense performances from young actors.
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Lloyd Morrisett, a Founder of ‘Sesame Street,’ Dies at 93
The New York Times – Business:His observations about his 3-year-old daughter’s viewing habits led him to join Joan Ganz Cooney in creating a program that revolutionized children’s television.
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A Dilemma for Governments: How to Pay for Million-Dollar Therapies
The New York Times – Business:A wave of transformative but hugely expensive treatments is challenging the budgets of health systems in wealthy nations. Now countries with far fewer resources are wrestling with how to cover the therapies.
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A New Way to Hand-Me-Down
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:To help reduce clothing waste, two mothers in San Antonio started a small business reselling used children’s clothes.
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Their Children Are Their Retirement Plans
The New York Times – Business:The offspring of many East Asian immigrants are raised to support their elders in their later years. That gives a segment of Americans challenges others don’t face.
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‘Jam Van’ Dares to Ask: What if Family Road Trips Were Actually Fun?
The New York Times – Music:A new travel series featuring a diverse array of beloved musical artists uses original tunes to help children navigate the world.
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December Birthdays: A Curse, or an Unexpected Blessing?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:It’s hard to have your special day in a month of special days. December babies have one request: Make an effort.
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Day 27: What Are Kids Saying About Kwanzaa?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:As some Black families celebrate Kwanzaa this week, we asked children to share their impressions of this nonreligious holiday honoring African American culture.