Tag: parenting

Study suggests children spontaneously practice skills to prepare for the future

From the Society for Research in Child Development press release: Deliberate practice is essential for improving a wide range of skills important for everyday life, from tying shoelaces to reading and… Read more »

Study looks at how both nature and nurture may be influencing eating behavior in young children

From the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences press release: For most preschool-age children, picky eating is just a normal part of growing up. But for others,… Read more »

Study suggests online parent training can help young kids with ADHD

From the Lehigh University press release: Parents of children with ADHD can feel desperate for resources or treatments to help their children who struggle with inattention, distractibility and impulsiveness affecting… Read more »

Study suggests school year ‘relative age’ may cause bias in ADHD diagnosis

From the University of Nottingham press release: Younger primary school children are more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than their older peers within the same… Read more »

Study suggests warmth, not lavish praise, helps children develop self-esteem

From the University of Amsterdam press release: How do children construct views of themselves and their place in the world? Children’s social relationships turn out to be critical. For example, children… Read more »