Trying out what grown-ups do wins out with preschoolers over pretend play with toys - and it’s likely better for child development. Child-raising and early…
Child and Family Blog EditorOctober 2018
Modern cognitive development theory emphasises relationships, seeing social interaction as the crucible in which children’s cognitive development takes place. Cognitive development theory: a relational approach…
Child and Family Blog EditorOctober 2018
When social emotional development has proceeded well, children develop self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making at school, at home, and in the…
Child and Family Blog EditorOctober 2018
Among the factors that can prevent infants from achieving milestones are genetic defects, toxic influences during pregnancy, birth complications and premature birth, perceptual problems that…
Professor Sabina PauenSeptember 2018
Developmental parenting is blossoming in low-income families whose young children are catching up to wealthier peers. Here’s a trick question: what’s the biggest influence on…
Professor Jane WaldfogelJuly 2017
Research from around the world on children of immigrant background has shown that, despite the challenges of adapting to a new culture and experiencing poverty…
The EditorMay 2017
They say that sharing secrets is vital for their mental health, yet they struggle to keep such friendships as pressures to “man up” intensify. “We…
Professor Niobe WayMay 2017
