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Why children’s books that teach diversity are more important than ever
What stories can teach children about the world.
Stereotypes can hold boys back in school, too
Recent research raised concerns about girls' stereotypes on their gender's lack of 'brilliance.' But an overlooked finding suggests boys also hold hindering stereotypes about themselves in school.
Here’s why young children often prefer wrapping paper and boxes to actual presents
Forget about the expensive gifts, for young children, it's all about the paper and the packaging this Christmas.
Boredom, alienation and anxiety in the maths classroom? Here’s why
The quality of what pupils come to know, understand and are able to do has a big impact on students. Low quality leads to boredom as well as fear and anxiety about maths as a subject
How do children develop a sense of self?
Children start to demonstrate self-awareness as they approach their second birthday – and it helps them to learn.
Group work gets kids more engaged in STEM
A study with pre-school children found that their motivation and interest improved when they believed they were part of a group.
Many children aren’t physically ready to start school
If children aren't sufficiently coordinated, it could affect their ability to learn.
Why we should talk to children about race
As they grow up, children learn not to talk about race, but a positive emphasis on diversity is better than teaching colourblindness.
Music training speeds up brain development in children
Several brain regions engage in an amazing symphony to produce music. What then are the benefits of music training on a child?
Help your children play out a story and watch them become more creative
Summer can likely be full of activities that you do with your child. Here's what research shows on how to boost your child's creativity.
Should parents ask their children to apologize?
Research shows that even four-year-olds feel better after an apology and view people who apologize as nicer than those who don't.
The imitation game: can newborn babies mimic their parents?
New research has questioned the nature of humans' impressive capacity to imitate.
How children use their emotions to learn
Emotional competence can help children do better at school.
Reading to your child: the difference it makes
When you read to children, they develop abilities to express emotions through language.
On her first birthday, Princess Charlotte already knows much about language
If you thought babies' babbling was just nonsense, it's time to think again.
Why the baby brain can learn two languages at the same time
Research shows babies begin to learn language sounds before they're even born. What about babies who hear two languages from birth? Can a baby brain specialize in two languages?
How children’s brains develop to make them right or left handed
The development of 'handedness' and language are closely linked.
When do children develop their gender identity?
Gender is more of a flexible state than most people think. And as children, we start out thinking more flexibly about gender than we end up as adults.
Here’s how witnessing violence harms children’s mental health
Children are increasingly being exposed to more violence. The impact? They could get desensitized to violence and come to believe that it is an acceptable way to solve problems.
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University Newark
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Research Investigator, University of Michigan
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Burke and Elizabeth High Baker Professor of Child Developmental Psychology, Washington University in St Louis
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, City, University of London
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Ph.D. Candidate in Psychology, Northwestern University
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Professor of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Goldsmiths, University of London
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Goldsmiths, University of London
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Professor of Second Language Acquisition, University of Essex
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Research Scientist, University of Washington
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Professor of Psychology and Head of Department, Goldsmiths, University of London
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Lecturer in Psycholinguistics, Bangor University
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Professor of Language and Literacy Education, Georgia State University
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Professor and Director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, Case Western Reserve University
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Professor of Family and Child Welfare, Case Western Reserve University
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Research Scientist, University of Washington
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