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Kids need to learn when little lies are the right choice. But research suggests parents may not be clear in the messages they send about how they value the truth.
There are many benefits to being bilingual.
Newborns are more musical than previously thought.
If children squabble, adults usually try to establish the cause and provide a solution. But experts say it is more effective to help kids solve the argument themselves.
Sound sleep, for long enough every night, with consistent bed and wake-up times are critical for kids’ health. A child development expert suggests some overarching tips to help get you there.
If we are going to have stricter rules around when children start school, we need to make sure it does not harm those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Extending visits from nurses who can listen without judgement and offer practical, evidence-informed advice helps new parents who are experiencing adversity.
What you actually need to know about attachment styles.
Canada ranks 30th out of 38 wealthy nations in supporting the mental health and well-being of children. The need to invest in and prioritize mental health for children and young people is urgent.
The impact of using electronic devices is critical during the first years of life, both visually and on the cognitive and social development of the child.
Parents often worry that their child might not be talking enough.
A lawsuit against police and school officials for how they responded to the kindergartner has been settled, but deeper systemic issues remain.
Yes, eating breakfast really is important. So how can parents help kids to eat this important meal, without making it the most irritating part of the morning?
The good news is there are evidence-based strategies that can help you discipline your child without using violence.
Babies who remain in silence hours after birth have different brains to those who listen to sounds.
Recent polling shows more than 90% of Australian parents think their kids’ screen time is a problem.
Kindergartners who are relatively younger than their classroom peers are at risk for doing less well in school. A clinical psychologist explains how to reduce those problems.
Parents are often the primary source of information that children receive from their environment. How consistent parents’ interactions with their children are matters.
The latest findings add to the understanding of how social disadvantage such as poverty and low-quality, unsafe housing can affect early child development.
Top contributors
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
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Bennett Chair of Autism, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia
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Lecturer in Psychology, York St John University
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Assistant professor, School of Psychology, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Senior Industry Fellow, School of Education, RMIT University
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Professorial Fellow in Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne
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Associate professor, Monash University
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Senior Lecturer Social Work, Monash University
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Inaugural Roberta Holmes Professor, La Trobe University
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Director, Center for Community Child Health Royal Children's Hospital; Professor, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne; Theme Director Population Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Health Services Researcher, University of Oxford
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Associate Professor in Psychology, Deakin University
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Reader in Education with Psychology and Centre for Death and Society, University of Bath
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Professor of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Goldsmiths, University of London
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Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University - Newark
