ChildDevelopment
How to reduce gift-giving stress with your kids – a child psychologist’s tips for making magic and avoiding tears
How to reduce gift-giving stress with your kids – a child psychologist’s tips for making magic and avoiding tears Consider the age rule: Young children can focus on only one to five things at a time, so limit gift-giving to this number. The attention rule suggests buying gifts that you would enjoy playing with as […]
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SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development
SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted, causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development. Food insecurity can harm kids’ physical health, including an elevated risk of asthma and […]
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Even before they can read, young children are visualizing letters and other objects with the same strategies adults use
Even before they can read, young children are visualizing letters and other objects with the same strategies adults use Young children as young as 3 years old are using the same problem-solving strategies as adults when solving mental rotation tasks, such as visualizing objects spinning or flipping in space. Research using eye-tracking technology found that […]
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Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus
Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus, revealing that old-school approaches based on outdated behavioral models can be ineffective and even harmful. The traditional “carrot and stick” approach, popularized by B.F. Skinner’s rat experiments, is not […]
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Instability in childhood can lead to health problems later
Instability in childhood can lead to health problems later Instability in childhood can lead to mental and physical health issues later in life, according to new research. Unpredictable environments, such as frequent partner changes or chaotic households, are linked to poor behavior and mental instability in children as they grow up. Homes with consistent coparenting […]
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Your teens’ sleep habits may affect how their brains work
Your teens’ sleep habits may affect how their brains work A new study found that teenagers’ sleep habits can affect how their brains work, particularly when it comes to decision-making, self-reflection, and processing information. Adolescents who get less sleep are more likely to exhibit behavioral issues such as acting out, poor impulse control, and aggressiveness, […]
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These 4 tips can make screen time good for your kids and even help them learn to talk
These 4 tips can make screen time good for your kids and even help them learn to talk Choose high-quality content that is age-appropriate and educational, such as PBS Kids shows or apps designed for young children. Join your child on screen time by watching media together and engaging in conversations about what’s happening on […]
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Certain behavior may signal autism risk in the first year of life
Certain behavior may signal autism risk in the first year of life Researchers at the University of Missouri’s Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment have found that certain behaviors in infants as young as 9 months old may signal an increased risk of autism. The study, led by Erin Andres and Stephen Sheinkopf, used parent-reported […]
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