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Children benefit from pretend games: Learning new skills
Pretend play, often seen as a huge part of child development, has been linked to various skills that can help children in the future. It might be even more beneficial to children's development than we thought.
Kate Yakimchuk research children development games Psychology 23 July 2023
Avoid damaging your children's mental health: The harmful effects of corporal punishment
It's widely understood that corporal punishment is not an effective method of disciplining children, but the extent of the damage it can cause is often underestimated. Mental damage can be even more destructive, especially for children.
Kate Yakimchuk corporal punishment research children mental health Psychology 23 July 2023
Better child care results in better science grades: A new study connects good-quality child care and academic success
It's clear that kids from loving families with higher income tend to have better grades, and now it's been further proven by scientists. The new research claims that kids who were better taken care of tend to have better grades later in life.
Kate Yakimchuk child care research intelligence Psychology 9 July 2023
More structure, less screen time: How to keep kids healthier during holidays
While it's hard to keep modern children away from their gadgets, it can actually be beneficial for their health. A new research says that more structured holidays without too much time spend with gadgets can help kids' health a lot.
Kate Yakimchuk children holidays learning research Psychology 8 July 2023
Kids need good role models: The importance of a good example
Even adults need good role models sometimes, but kids absolutely need them. Children can find them in their parents, teachers, or even fictional characters - but they need someone to admire, so they can become great people.
Kate Yakimchuk role model children personality Psychology 25 June 2023
Why some children don't value their belongings: Psychologists explain
While some kids take care of their things and use them carefully, other kids don't seem to care at all. They may ruin their clothes, gadgets, bedrooms, and other items, sometimes simply because they want their parents to buy them new ones.
Kate Yakimchuk children personality Psychology 13 June 2023