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Should Kids Play Contact Sports?

January 21, 2026

According to the latest data from the National Survey of Children’s Health, about 55% of U.S. kids play organized sports. These include low-contact sports, such as tennis and swimming, which don’t require physical contact between players. They also include high-contact…

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Star Power: Justyn Boumah

January 16, 2026

Meet Service Star Justyn Boumah, 10. He started the nonprofit group Heroes and Hearts, in Las Vegas, Nevada. TFK reader Anirudh Rao spoke with Justyn about his efforts. Tell us about the philanthropy work you do. I help people in…

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Book Bites: Good Dogs!

January 15, 2026

These facts come from the pages of TIME for Kids books, which help curious kids learn more about their favorite topics. First up: dogs! Check out these tail-wagging facts about some of the world’s most beloved breeds. Most dogs bark,…

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Technology

Warning Labels Required

January 8, 2026

On December 26, New York confirmed a new law to protect kids’ mental health. It requires social-media platforms to warn users under age 18 about addictive features, such as autoplay, infinite scroll, and like counts. These features entice users to…

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Science

Stealing Stings

January 7, 2026

Thieves are lurking below the surface of the oceans. They don’t wear ski masks, with only their eyes visible. In fact, they don’t have real eyes at all. These thieves are colorful sea slugs called nudibranchs, and they’re found in…

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New Classics

December 31, 2025

From TV shows to fashion, hits from the 1980s and’90s are popular again. Game companies are getting in on the trend. Inspired by the old-school arcade experience, new and upcoming video games are packed with kooky colors and plenty of…

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Mission: Speak Out

December 12, 2025

Join a community of kids who are making the world a better and brighter place. TFK Service Stars know that even the smallest actions can make a big impact. Mission of the Month Have you noticed a problem or a…

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World

Kids Going Places

December 11, 2025

Fifth-grade students in North Carolina made some additions to our World’s Greatest Places list. Read a few here. We love hearing from our readers: Write to us at tfkeditors@time.com. I think Iceland is a great place. It has giant glaciers,…

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Zacky’s Mission

December 10, 2025

Zacky Muñoz, 13, is careful to avoid foods he’s allergic to. Eating even a tiny bit of one can make him sick. In first grade, he accidentally ate a breadstick that contained sesame. After just a few bites, “I knew…

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Technology

Los mejores inventos de 2025

November 25, 2025

Cada año, la revista TIME publica una lista de los mejores inventos del año. Algunos de estos son dispositivos tecnológicos, como un robot que ayuda con las tareas domésticas. Otros son juguetes y juegos diseñados para hacer la vida más…

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The Magic Continues

November 24, 2025

Wicked: For Good, the sequel to the first Wicked movie, arrived in theaters on November 21. The movies, set long before The Wizard of Oz, tell the origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West. Stars Cynthia Erivo…

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Arts

El momento de Misty

November 6, 2025

El 22 de octubre, Misty Copeland hizo su última reverencia en el Teatro David H. Koch, en el Lincoln Center de la Ciudad de Nueva York. En la audiencia que vitoreaba esa noche estaba el hijo de 3 años de…

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Heavy Lifting

November 5, 2025

In June, JoJo Zager organized a donation drive to benefit the Community Food Bank of Macomb County, in Michigan. “I was trying to get 10,000 pounds” of food, the 11-year-old told TIME for Kids. And he was trying to do…

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Mission: Fight Hunger

November 5, 2025

Join a community of kids who are making the world a better and brighter place. TFK Service Stars know that even the smallest actions can make a big impact. Mission Many millions of people in the United States live in…

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Desert Bloom

October 15, 2025

One of the driest places on Earth has burst into color. Recent rains in Chile’s Atacama Desert have brightened the arid landscape with a sea of wildflowers. The bloom has covered the desert in pink and purple, with patches of…

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United States

Taking Flight

October 9, 2025

The chaos of a busy airport. Loud noises on a plane. For some people—particularly those with intellectual and developmental disabilities —air travel can be overwhelming. The Arc is an organization that supports people with disabilities. It has found a way…

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Business

Rescuing Food

October 9, 2025

Imagine this: You had a late soccer game, and you’re hungry. Your mom agrees to stop by a pizza shop on the way home. It’s closing soon, but all of your favorite slices are still available. Phew! This is great…

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