Is it OK to let my kids watch the same show over and over again?
"Are you sure you want Frozen again? You've already seen it 20 times!"
Social Sciences
Dec 19, 2023
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News tagged with children
Disadvantaged children's struggles at school have 'little to do' with character, attitude or a lack of 'growth mindset'
The relative underperformance of disadvantaged students at school has little do with them lacking the "character," attitude, or mindset of their wealthier peers, despite widespread claims to the contrary, new research indicates.
Social Sciences
Dec 18, 2023
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California children sue US govt over pollution
Children in California are suing the US government over its failure to curb pollution, the latest in a series of legal actions by young people around the world worried about climate change.
Environment
Dec 16, 2023
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Parents underestimate the importance of guided play in education, finds study
Child psychologists have long known that play is essential for children's cognitive development because it boosts their social, physical, and emotional skills. But beginning in the 21st century, specialists repeatedly sounded ...
Social Sciences
Dec 15, 2023
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UK project enhances legal understanding for legally accountable 10-year-olds, research finds
Most Year 5 children will know little about the law and their rights, yet at the stroke of midnight on their 10th birthday, they become criminally responsible in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Education
Dec 15, 2023
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Children born or raised during lockdown are developing language skills at a slower rate
Social interactions in the first months of life are fundamental for babies to learn how to communicate and develop their language skills. Physical contact, touch, smiling and our first face-to-face "conversations" are the ...
Social Sciences
Dec 13, 2023
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Translating humorous children's poetry? Content matters most
Translating poetry is notoriously difficult. Translating poetry in such a way that the humorous nature of a poem remains intact is even more difficult, even though it is precisely jokes that can encourage children to read ...
Social Sciences
Dec 12, 2023
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Generous social welfare policies are linked to decreased child neglect
Young children in low-income households could be at risk for abuse and neglect if their parents are unable to receive adequate child care subsidies, according to a new University of Michigan study published in Child Maltreatment.
Social Sciences
Dec 8, 2023
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Parentification: The impact of children taking on parental roles in their family
We expect parents to always take care of their children's physical and emotional needs. But sometimes the roles are reversed, and the child assumes responsibilities beyond what is appropriate for their age—a phenomenon ...
Social Sciences
Dec 7, 2023
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Study suggests existence of a universal, nonverbal communication system
Recent research conducted at Georgia State University shows that native language affects how people convey information from a young age and hints at the presence of a universal system of communication.
Social Sciences
Dec 5, 2023
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