A 6-year-old British girl born with one arm was thrilled to learn that her GoFundMe page had raised enough money for a new bionic arm. TODAY’s Hodo Kotb has your Morning Boost.

One of the most popular toy choices are those made from plush materials. Here are some benefits of soft toys for babies and children.

Kids with vision impairment can learn maths and literacy by touch as Lego Braille Bricks arrive in Australia for the first time.

A national survey indicates nearly half of all Year 10-12s (15-18 year-olds) have had sex, but experts say sex ed in Australia is a "mixed bag". Is our curriculum too focused on "bugs and babies and bodies"?

Kids who see their parents bicker during a separation or divorce are more likely to develop a fear of abandonment, new research warns.

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Baby names go in and out of style, but have you ever wondered why we prefer certain names over others? Believe it or not, the explanation may lie in part with the way the keys are arranged on our comp...

It’s a time-honored tradition to write to Santa Claus. But some kids don’t want the latest toy or a new iPhone — they just want to help their family pay the bills or to be loved. A recent photo posted on Twitter of a letter to Santa from a little boy named Will is striking a chord around the world.

YouTube may have more potential to encourage children to learn than you'd think.

A global analysis suggests that on average the world's tallest teenagers live in the Netherlands.

"The Cult of Smart: How Our Broken Education System Perpetuates Social Injustice" author talks about lowering the stakes to increase student outcomes.

Leslie's running for class president.

Most large sports events came to an abrupt halt during the pandemic, but one category was not only unaffected but enjoyed accelerated growth: esports. Esports is the competitive playing of video games such as League of Legends, Fortnite and Fifa Football. The audiences for the biggest titles are now enormous.

Next month will mark 50 years of television that aims to educate and unite.

When Cambodian schools closed due to Covid-19, poor internet access and a lack of minority language materials made distance learning in rural communities near impossible. But armed with a simple radio, children are rising above these obstacles to their education.

A new treatment could help children with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, grow taller and avoid health problems in later life. But there are concerns about whether this is ethical

I’ve learned that our teachers and school administrators in Brockton are a lot better prepared for online learning than they were back in March. I’ve also learned that for all of their efforts, they’re not quite ready for the challenges of remote schooling. And neither am I.

The government is asking for the public's opinion on the impact of loot boxes.

An open letter from academics and politicians also targets Amazon, Apple and Microsoft.

The link between childhood abuse and mental illness is explored.