Blocks, vehicles, dolls, puzzles… Children often have many toys available to them at home. Toys may help to promote children’s development in several domains, including children’s cognition, social skills and [ … ]
Social & Emotional
Teaching children to take initiative
Some children seek challenges and take initiative, whereas other kids can have difficulties to set goals and take action. In this post I will discuss a scientific article about differences [ … ]
The Batman effect: Science-based strategy to teach perseverance
When children are asked to complete schoolwork or other tasks, there are often tempting distractions like apps, videos and games. If children use their perseverance, they are able to keep [ … ]
Shy children benefit from parental affection
Shyness includes feelings of unease when faced with novel or unfamiliar social situations. This article provides research-based insights on shyness in children and shares tips how to help shy children. Previous [ … ]
3 ways to influence children’s emotion regulation
How and why are we feeling emotions? What can we do about it? Emotion regulation is the management of the occurrence, duration and intensity of emotions. Children often depend on [ … ]
Evidence-based strategy to raise grateful children
Gratitude involves showing a sense of happiness, thankfulness or appreciation. What are the benefits associated with gratitude and how can you raise a grateful child? Results from a recent study [ … ]
