Top Stories published by KidZania Journal in May of 2013

KidZania, a Theme Park for Work, Gears Up for U.S. Debut in 2015

Ad Age. May 17, 2013. (English) by Cotton Delo. –The concept behind KidZania — essentially a theme park that’s about work — is growing like a weed abroad, with 12 existing locations and openings scheduled this year in…


How to Determine if Your Child is Left or Right Handed

May 2013. Backup Care. (English). −One of the delights of being a parent is watching your child grow and develop. Some parents keep a development book handy to make sure their child is reaching all the milestones within the prescribed…


RESEARCH | What Children Want to Watch: New Report

SURRY HILLS, Australia. Screen Australia. May 6, 2013. via PlayScience. (English). –Children are a discriminating and potentially highly engaged audience, but influences on their viewing patterns are complex, a comprehensive study conducted…


Edutainment for Kids with Donuts!

NEW DELHI, India. Business Standard. May 20, 2013. (English). –KidZania, which offers education with entertainment, has partnered with Mad Over Donuts to provide a donut-making experience for children to kindle their creative skills. Children will be allowed to let…


RESEARCH: Teens, Social Media and Privacy

May 21, 2013. Pew Internet (via PlayScience). (English). –Teens have become more likely to share information about themselves online, like photos, the name of their school, email address and phone numbers, but less likely to share this information…


The Importance of Well Visits in Pediatrics

May 2013. Live-in Nanny. (English). –As a parent, you understand that visits to the pediatrician are essential when your child is sick or exhibiting symptoms of a medical condition. When she’s feeling healthy, however, carving time out of your busy…


Having It All: Girls and Financial Literacy

May 2013. Girl Scouts. (English). –While lack of financial literacy is a growing concern for everyone today, relatively little research has been done on how young people think about and experience money and finances, with even fewer studies focusing on…


RESEARCH: Multitasking is Changing the Way Kids Learn

Science Direct. May 2013. via PlayScienceLab. (English). –Students sitting down to do homework, study, or otherwise focus on schoolwork get an average of 6 minutes in before switching to a technological distractor, according to a new…


Messages from IAAPA

ALEXANDRIA, United States. IAAPA. May, 2013. (English). –Read this month’s IAAPA President and CEO Report from Paul Noland (here) and IAAPA Chairman Letter from Will Morey (here).

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