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Articles on development of mind by key researchers, Child & Family Blog

Articles on the development of the mind, by leading child and family researchers.

If a parent describes their child as someone with a mind, rather than just a physical being – so-called “mind mindedness” – and use psychological terms to describe their children, the children are likely to develop better emotional skills.

Cognitive Development (0-3)

Cognitive development theory

Modern cognitive development theory emphasises relationships, seeing social interaction as the crucible in which children’s cognitive development takes place.
Professor Charlie Lewis
Professor Charlie LewisOctober 2018
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Social emotional development

When social emotional development has proceeded well, children develop self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making.
Professor Charlie Lewis
Professor Charlie LewisOctober 2018
Annoying behavior reflects children’s growing understanding Social and Emotional Development (0-3)

Annoying behavior reflects children’s growing understanding of people

Children gain insight into why people do what they do, which aids social life but can lead to annoying behavior.
Dr Henry M Wellman
Dr Henry M WellmanDecember 2017

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