Month: March 2023

Level Up Your Brain: Virtual Reality Games Predict Intelligence

Just like how the speed at which you conquer levels in a video game can reflect your gaming skills, researchers have found that fast gamers tend to be more intelligent. In fact, they’ve discovered that intelligence can even be predicted through virtual reality games! By using virtual reality as a tool in personnel assessment, scientists […]

Published on March 9, 2023

Unlocking Independent Play: A Key to Children’s Mental Health!

Think of it like seedlings growing in a well-tended garden. When children are given the freedom to explore, play, and make their own decisions, they flourish. But this study shows that, over time, our cautious adult interventions have become like a swarm of busy gardeners constantly trimming and controlling every leaf and branch. These good […]

Published on March 9, 2023

Safety Recall Issued for Calico Critters Toys!

A popular line of animal figures called Calico Critters has issued a safety recall due to a choking hazard. Over 3 million of these toys, made by Epoch Everlasting Play, are being recalled. The specific issue relates to the bottle and pacifier accessories that come with the sets. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) […]

Published on March 9, 2023