When a father supports a toddler’s autonomy, the child is likely to show better executive function at the age of five and so be readier…
Child & Family Blog EditorApril 2019
Scientists have identified four components of executive function: working memory, inhibitory control, attentional flexibility, planning. Executive function is a foundation of cognitive development.
Modern cognitive development theory emphasises relationships, seeing social interaction as the crucible in which children’s cognitive development takes place.
Professor Charlie LewisOctober 2018
Bilingualism supports early cognitive development and protects children from the damaging influence of poverty.
Child & Family Blog EditorJune 2018
Children were more likely to have higher executive function if their parents provided constructive support during the puzzle game.
Child & Family Blog EditorNovember 2017
Children went to bed later when a crime occurred near their home – on average, 38 minutes later on weekday nights.
Child & Family Blog EditorOctober 2017
Infants’ exposure to their mother’s depression predicts poor ability to sustain attention when the child enters school at age six.
Child & Family Blog EditorSeptember 2017
A study establishes a link between early experiences and learning and later civic engagement.
Child & Family Blog EditorApril 2017
Bilingual children’s brains are more efficient and, later in life, show slower cognitive decline when experiencing ageing and dementia.
Professor Ellen BialystokApril 2017
