Trying out what grown-ups do wins out with preschoolers over pretend play with toys - and it’s likely better for child development.
Professor Angeline S. LillardOctober 2018
Science can now confirm, albeit cautiously, that the best interests of children are commensurate with a legal presumption of shared parenting after divorce.
The EditorOctober 2018
Do children really benefit from shared parenting after divorce? The experts say yes: over 50 recent studies have demonstrated this.
The EditorOctober 2018
Dads can help children's social skills through secure attachment, sensitive play and opportunities in the world.
Professor Ross D. ParkeJuly 2018
An Australian study suggests that engaging with parents, both fathers and mothers, can play a key role in fighting bullying in schools.
The EditorMay 2018
Teachers need help with their own wellbeing, and they need better training to create classrooms that support social and emotional learning.
Professor Kimberly Schonert-ReichlDecember 2017
Learning stimulation was the strongest predictor of achievement at all ages, particularly at 4½ years, more so for verbal skills than math skills.
The EditorNovember 2017
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