Early Childhood
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Explainer: What do child prodigies have in common with kids with autism?
Joanne Ruthsatz, The Ohio State University As a toddler growing up in the 1950s, Richard Wawro threw violent tantrums. Often, he would tap the ... -
When do children learn to write? Earlier than you might think
Rebecca Treiman, Washington University in St Louis and Lori Markson, Washington University in St Louis We typically think of writing as something that is ... -
Stressed out: the psychological effects of tests on primary school children
Laura Nicholson, Edge Hill University Some parents are so angry with the testing regime facing their children that they have come together in an ... -
How do children learn to detect snakes, spiders and other dangerous things?
Vanessa LoBue, Rutgers University Newark As summer approaches, children will be spending less time in the classroom and more time navigating the outside world. ... -
Why schools should provide one laptop per child
Binbin Zheng, Michigan State University and Mark Warschauer, University of California, Irvine A recent international study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ... -
Could early music training help babies learn language?
Christina Zhao, University of Washington Growing up in China, I started playing piano when I was nine years old and learning English when I ... -
Reading to your child: the difference it makes
Peggy Albers, Georgia State University If you are a parent or a teacher, you most probably read stories to young children. Together, you laugh ... -
Should parents ask their children to apologize?
Craig Smith, University of Michigan Have you ever felt deserving of an apology and been upset when you didn’t get one? Have you ever ...
