Social Emotional Development (4-12) The negative impacts of physical punishment and psychological aggression on child development are similar in high-, middle- and low-income countries Physical punishment of children has emotionally and psychologically negative effects across cultural communities, hindering developmental potential.Jaipaul L. RoopnarineSeptember 2020
Social Emotional Development (4-12) Can parents prevent bullying among elementary school children? Children need to be empowered to seek help about bullying and to be helpful.Bonnie LeadbeaterSeptember 2020
Social Emotional Development (4-12) Social media rescues young people’s sanity There’s little evidence that screen time harms adolescents’ mental health, and the pandemic highlights how we should look for its benefits.Candice L. OdgersJune 2020
Social Emotional Development (4-12) Children learn through play – and they know it! It has been established that children are aware that they are effectively, learning through the medium of play.Play and Learning Scholars Around the World (PALS)June 2020
Social Emotional Development (4-12) Tell young children how COVID-19 is transmitted Explaining how Covid-19 moves and causes sickness works better than admonishment to encourage handwashing and social distancing.Vanessa LoBueJune 2020
Social Emotional Development (4-12) Talking to children about racism: Breaking the cycle of bias and violence starts at home Breaking the cycles of bias and violence starts at home by talking to children about racism rather than well-meaning adults avoiding the subject.Diane L. HughesJune 2020
Social Emotional Development (4-12) Parents know best: How you can play and learn at the same time Thinking that it’s play versus learning misses the point; these are inextricably linked.Play and Learning Scholars Around the World (PALS)May 2020
Cognitive Development (4-12) Learning through play: more than laughter and smiles Positive emotions are often included in definitions of play, but children experience many feelings during play. These offer crucial opportunities to further their learning and…Play and Learning Scholars Around the World (PALS)May 2020
Social Emotional Development (4-12) When the parental relationship is better, children do better (Nepal) The better the parental relationship the higher the level of education reached by children, on average (Nepal)Child & Family Blog EditorMay 2020