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The newest generation of Amazon Fire tablets comes with some major upgrades to the offerings for kids. They are now divided into Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids tablets for kids aged 3-7, and Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablets for kids 6 years old and older.I’m teaming up with my almost-6-year-old Fire tablet aficionado to bring you this review of the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro ($199.99). Tldr? It’s big, bright, and keeps them busy — but it’s best suited for entertainment, not schoolwork.The tablet has some great upgradesThe foundations of these new and improved kids’ tablets are...

As he chaired the Downing Street press conference on vaccinations for over-12s, Chris Whitty was in his element. Relaxed, poised, occasionally robust, he appeared to relish being given centre stage for once, rather than dragooned as the PM’s unglamorous assistant. Temporarily spared the role of playing second fiddle to the politicians, this was all about his and other chief medical officers’ (CMOs) conclusions on the vexed issue of jabs for kids. Flanked by his defiantly dry and technical colleagues, Wei Shen Lim of the JCVI and June Raine of the MHRA, Whitty was a veritable live wire, a TV game...

Forget what you thought you knew about the spread of Covid-19. Contrary to every other wave of the pandemic so far, this one is spreading most rapidly among children. Like a perfect storm, the onslaught of the more transmissible delta variant coincided with the start of school, and now, rates of new Covid infections are rising faster among school-aged children than among adults. “The delta variant just changes the nature of this [pandemic],” says Sara Goza, a pediatrician in Fayetteville who is immediate past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics. “The first week of August, we were seeing some...

With so many toys out there, it can be hard to find intentional gifts for our children that are both fun and meaningful. Using a Montessori approach to your shopping doesn't mean your choices need to be academic. There are plenty of Montessori-friendly toys that are beautiful and engaging, but also appeal to children's developmental needs. Montessori toys are usually made from natural materials, non-electronic and foster independent play, creativity and concentration. Montessori materials are simple and somewhat minimalist in general, and this is especially true for infants and young toddlers. The world is so stimulating for these little ones...

 PhotographerMore than a year into the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is still barely coping with the grave implications of SARS-CoV-2 in the health, economy, tourism, and education sectors. Governments are still scrambling to inoculate the general population while trying to contain unprecedented infection surges across their domains. Majority of schools on the other hand, remain closed as parents brace themselves for yet another academic year of confined and virtual education of their children. Face-to-face classes are no doubt the more effective approach to education. But with the consistent viral mutations and majority of children still unvaccinated, the decision...