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Kids

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Kids.

Video playlists about Kids

How can we fix the learning crisis?

Better education for generations to come means a brighter future for us all. These TED speakers have some great ideas for how we can solve our current education crisis.

For parents who have lost a child

Losing children to illness, disease or acts of violence is devastating and endlessly difficult to cope with. These talks come from parents who have experienced such loss and found a way to make it through.

Stories from the front lines of parenting

Raising another human being can be tough, yet ultimately rewarding. These talks highlight the struggles and successes unique to parenting.

Talks for when you’re expecting a child

A collection of talks to enjoy before welcoming a new little life into the world.

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Talks about Kids

Sahba Aminikia

The greatest show on Earth — for kids who need it most

Angus Hervey

Break the bad news bubble (Part 2)

Shalinee Sharma

4 steps to unlock your kid's math potential

Chris Byrne

How your childhood toys tell your life story

June Jo Lee

Our savory, spicy, significant relationship with food

Jonathan Haidt

Are smartphones ruining childhood?

Chris Duffy

How to find laughter anywhere

Carole K. Hooven

How testosterone and culture shape behavior

Scott Galloway

Why young people are worse off than their parents — and what to do about it

Yvette Cabrera

The hidden danger of lead in soil

Meryam Sugulle

1 simple question that could improve women's health

Scott Galloway

How the US is destroying young people's future

Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju

The unsung heroes fighting malnutrition

Luis von Ahn

How to make learning as addictive as social media

Yvonne Newbold

How to meet your child's difficult behavior with compassion

Angeline Murimirwa

School is just the start. Here's how to help girls succeed for life

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Exclusive articles about Kids

Stop thinking of your kids’ gaming time as wasted time; here’s why

Gaming today is far more social, skillful and beneficial than the video games you grew up with, says coach Cara Lane. So instead of telling your kids to turn the &*%! thing off, ask: "Can I watch you game sometime?"

Posted Jul 2020

A car-trip video playlist: 8 great TED-Ed lessons to make a drive fly by

Got a car full of restless kids and miles of road ahead of you? These 8 TED-Ed lessons will entertain and amaze them -- and teach them a thing or two along the way.

Posted Nov 2019

Nature can be as engaging as video games — how to help kids fall in love with the outdoors

You don’t need to go to a national park to help your kids fall in love with nature; a walk around the block can be enough. Tech also doesn't have to be the enemy. Instead, use it as a tool to enhance their awe, says science communicator Scott Sampson.

Posted Jul 2019

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