Child Development
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Protecting Brains, Stimulating Minds: The Early Life Roots of Success in School
Early childhood education is sometimes dismissed as unimportant – or at the very least considered far less essential than later education in primary and ... -
Keeping Kids with Developmental Differences Safe
When working with students with disabilities and differences, professionals must take specific steps to foster a sense of respect and community in which other ... -
Race, Education, and Social Mobility: Why Pre-K Matters for Children of Color
What do you think of when you think about preschool? Naps and snacks and playing on the playground? Storytime, lunch, and coloring books? Do ... -
Here’s How Much States Spend On Education And How Their Students Perform
The educational expenditures of each state vary significantly from one to the next, but if we were to rank the states on their spending, ... -
Does Preschool Really Matter? Isn’t It Just Play? It’s Basically Overpriced Daycare, Right?
These are questions that many parents have when they are deciding about their child’s early education. You may be asking them yourself. However, the ... -
How Do You Make the Benefits of Pre-K Education Last?
Early education programs, such as Pre-K, only recently jumped into the national spotlight these past few years. Previously, it was believed that the family ... -
The Impact of Genetics on Child Development
While there are many nuances to the nature vs. nurture debate surrounding child development and the human experience in general – like we talked ... -
The Effects of Technology on Teen Anxiety, Depression and Mental Health
We can’t talk about the effects of technology on teens without the mention of social media, so we’re just going to dive right in. ... -
The Impact of Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma can have debilitating effects on the development of a child. Knowing this can help educators and parents help students transcend the impact ... -
Five Ways to Keep Preschoolers Active and Unlock Learning Potential
When imagining a preschool classroom, one may picture a loud classroom with yelling toddlers and toys strewn across the room mixed with some tears ...
