For parents, caregivers and teachers, it's often tempting to base our thinking on a child's development around what we understand as "normal." Much of the time we do this without thinking, describing ...
Most parents have caught their children lying at some point - and while it can be frustrating, new research suggests occasional lying during childhood is completely normal and usually not a sign of ...
Parenting toddlers is no easy task! From saying no to everything to getting overwhelmed over little things, many toddler behaviors leave parents in a constant dilemma. Many parents are left with the ...
Many parents know the feeling of having a child who won't share or take turns. It's frustrating to try to set a good example ...
Children whose irritability does not reduce between three and seven years are at higher risk of depression and self-harm as teenagers, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. Irritability and ...
Researchers who tracked more than 3,000 children for 16 years found that frequent, long-term dishonesty in childhood was ...
We often use the terms pretend play or make-believe play (the acting out of stories which involve multiple perspectives and the playful manipulation of ideas and emotions), that reflect a critical ...