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Play-based early childhood programs can help young kids develop emotional regulation and problem-solving skills, traits that can serve them well throughout childhood.
The film zeros in on the generation of children whose formative years are unfolding in front of screens.
Observing how grown-ups operate provides children with information on how they can shape their worlds to get what they want and avoid what they don’t want.
Unstructured play – especially the kind that allows kids to test their limits – can help children become competent, independent adults.
Virtual reality might seem like an unlikely way to help kids develop empathy, but the right VR environment can do just that.
If you have a child born at the start of the year, chances are you face a tricky decision about when to start school.
Sharing is about giving up personal resources to benefit others. It requires considering the thoughts, desires and needs of others, which can be challenging for young children.
A new study looks at the impact of tech on little kids’ wellbeing, social skills and behaviour. It includes data from more than 83,000 parents around the world.
Children are open and curious – and this makes them natural philosophers. There are 3 simple ways to step through a philosophical discussion.
Young children’s development between the ages of 2 and 5 is shaped by a range of influences.
If you’ve ever found yourself cringing when your child suddenly starts talking in a high-pitched, baby-like voice, you’re not alone.
You may have heard lifting weights stunts children’s growth and leads to injuries – but this isn’t the case.
Many parents worry about screen use and their children. Research shows it helps if you watch with your kids and talk about the program.
Our research shows outdoor parks offer the ideal place for children to engage in risky play. This may challenge parents who understandably wish to keep their kids ‘safe’ all the time.
Grumbling children and teenagers can be so annoying. But it is important to try and decode their complaints.
Research findings are mostly reassuring for parents — despite the disruptions to nearly every aspect of life during the COVID-19 pandemic, most children continue to show healthy development.
Parents should keep an eye on how screen-based activities influence their child’s development and behaviour.
Parents may well feel the need to ‘crack down’ on kids’ screentime. But a whole-family approach might be more successful.
When states reduce barriers for low-income children to get coverage, their mothers are more likely to be married and less likely to smoke.
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Deputy Director, The Kids Research Institute Australia, Professor of Autism Research, The University of Western Australia
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Researcher, Digital Wellbeing, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Psychology, Bridgewater State University
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Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Wollongong
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Associate Professor at MRC/Wits Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor and Personal Chair, Swansea University
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Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Performance and Development) and Professor of Cognitive Science, Macquarie University
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Associate Principal Research Fellow, Burnet Institute
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Professorial Fellow in Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne
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Professor & Tresillian Chair in Child & Family Health, Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Health, University of Technology Sydney
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NHMRC Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Wayne State University
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Researcher, The University of Melbourne
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Associate professor, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Molecular Medical Science, University of Sydney
