Tag: child development
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15 Ways Verbal Abuse Slows Child Development
Here’s what children learn from the words they hear. Understanding the impact of verbal abuse on child development is crucial for parents. It’s also a critical message to send to educators and society. Verbal abuse, a form of negative communication, can have far-reaching effects on a child’s growth. The insidious nature of verbal abuse often…
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9 Ways to Increase Creative Thinking in Children
Creative thinking often comes naturally to children as they explore the vast world. Youngsters have an innate curiosity about life and may gravitate toward art and music to express themselves. Kids with a proclivity for science and math can benefit from creative endeavors. For instance, a child interested in building things may become an engineer…
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Yale Researchers Explain Why Autism Occurs in Boys More Than Girls
Previous studies have shown that autism occurs much more frequently in boys than in girls. Girls also seem to have greater resilience to developing autism. However, researchers haven’t been able to discern why until now. A new study by Yale researchers discovered that autism in boys develops differently in the brain than in girls. They…
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Harvard Psychologist Explains Why He Thinks ADHD ‘Doesn’t Really Exist’
Jerome Kagan is not only a tenured professor at one of the most prestigious universities in the world; he is also considered one of the world’s best psychologists. In fact, his fellow academics ranked Kagan the 22nd most eminent psychologist of the 20th century. This ranking put the good professor ahead of Carl Jung (Yes…
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This ONE Habit Creates Better Behaved Children
Raising children in today’s hectic society comes with a lot more challenges than it did just 20 or 30 years ago. Indeed, we now have more demanding jobs. Our phones distract us continuously. And, we lead busier lives in general. Somewhere in the mix, parents have to rear their children, and disciplining them is a…