Wild and Crazy Kids
Verb
occupy one's attention completely
While it comes with many caveats, a new study suggests that fast-paced shows like "SpongeBob SquarePants" make it harder for young children to engross themselves in later tasks.
Noun
intense and eager enjoyment and interest
When creating a new Muppet, the creative team envisioned a character of pure enthusiasm, an entry point for young kids unfamiliar with the 70s-era show.
Noun
person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type
For kids in the 1970s, Henry Winkler as The Fonz was the epitome of cool.
Adjective
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent
Max, a disobedient little boy sent to bed without his supper, creates his own world--a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures that crown Max as their ruler.
Phrase
apply oneself
3D learning tools are proving to be positive for pupils, helping children to knuckle down more according to a new study conducted in schools across Europe.
Adjective
noisy and difficult to control
In Life Among the Savages, Shirley Jackson's humor is snappy and her children, though messy and obstreperous, seem never to inspire in her anything worse than a fond exasperation.
Adjective
as a young person, especially of a rebellious counterculture group
With the release of Willow Smith's hit single "Whip My Hair," the punky 10-year-old's grown-up fashion sense with her myriad of hairstyles was thrust into the spotlight.
Verb
change the image of an organization or product
A group of farmers have gotten together to launch a $25 million ad campaign aiming to rebrand packaged baby carrots as cool, even extreme, in an effort to get kids to eat more of them.
Noun
unstated doubt that prevents one's complete acceptance of something
A new study suggests that a cereal box sporting a cartoon character can make children forget their reservations about unhealthful foods.