Generally, children who experience recurrent destructive conflicts between their parents are at a higher risk of later developing …
child development
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Entertainment
Study Shows Music Lessons Improve Language Skills in Children
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMany studies have shown that musical training can enhance language skills. However, it was unknown whether music lessons …
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Many people believe that teens today grow up faster than they used to, while others argue that today’s …
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Mind & Spirit
Block Play May Improve Children’s Math Skills, Executive Functioning
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSemi-structured block play among preschool-age children has the potential to improve two skills — mathematics and executive functioning …
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Mind & Spirit
Young Children Use Physics, Not Previous Rewards, When Learning
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesChildren as young as seven apply basic laws of physics to problem-solving, rather than learning from what has …
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Wisdom
How Can I Help My Child to Succeed at School? A New Study Tells All
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesResearch shows that the more skills children bring with them to kindergarten — in basic math, reading, and …
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Relationships
Effective Strategies to Reduce Disruptive Behavior in Children
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMost parenting programs aim to teach parents how to reduce their children’s disruptive behavior. New research looked at …
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Mind & Spirit
When Do Children Start Preparing for the Future? You May Be Surprised!
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA new study from Australia found that children spontaneously practice skills to prepare for the future, starting at …
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School-based services delivered by teachers and other school-based professionals can help reduce children’s mental health problems in elementary-aged …
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A new study performed in the Netherlands has linked exposure to residential air pollution during fetal life with brain abnormalities …