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Parent-Child Shared Book Reading: Quality versus Quantity of Reading Interactions between Parents and Young Children
Danielle Z. Kassow, Ph.D The home literacy environment has an important role in young children’s emerging literacy and social-emotional development.
Oral Storytelling within the Context of the Parent-Child Relationship
Patricia A. Cutspec, Ph.D. This research summary focuses on the practice of oral storytelling, which has been shown to enhance
A Time for Peace: Talking to Children About Their Effect on the World
Danielle Z. Kassow, Ph.D. A colleague of mine recently attended several events in Vancouver where the Dalai Lama was the
Environmental Print Awareness in Young Children
Danielle Z. Kassow, Ph.D. Print is omnipresent in literate societies. Young children begin taking notice of and interacting with print
Talking to Children: Why Some Mothers Do It More
UNC FPG Child Development Institute How a mother cares for her baby may determine her child’s future vocabulary and language
Language Use Decreases When Television is On
A recent study confirms that increased televison time in a household leads to decreased verbal interaction between parent and child.
Understanding Babbling as a Key to Development
This article explores the significance of babies’ babble, and how these first sounds and utterances lead to more advanced communication,
Children Develop in an Environment of Relationships
Center on the Developing Child Harvard University New research shows the critical impact of a child’s “environment of relationships” on developing
Excessive Stress Disrupts the Architecture of the Developing Brain
Center on the Developing Child Harvard University Science tells us that experiences early in life may have long-term consequences for a
The Timing and Quality of Early Experiences Combine to Shape Brain Architecture
Center on the Developing Child Harvard University The foundations of brain architecture are established early in life through a continuous series
The Science of Early Childhood Development
Center on the Developing Child Harvard University This edition of the InBrief* series addresses basic concepts of early childhood development, established
Children’s Emotional Development is Built into the Architecture of Their Brains
Center on the Developing Child Harvard University A growing body of scientific evidence demonstrates that emotional development begins early in life
A Parenting Myth: Can I Spoil My Baby?
Danielle Z. Kassow, Ph.D. One question we hear frequently from parents is, “If I pick my baby up every time
Children and Disasters: What You Need to Know
Danielle Z. Kassow, Ph.D. Hurricanes, earthquakes, war, terrorism, school shootings. We know how scary these events feel as adults, but
Making Friends: Assisting Children’s Early Relationships
UNC FPG Child Development Institute Authors Barbara Goldman and Virginia Buysse Barbara Goldman and Virginia Buysse support the authenticity of friendships among
Is There A “Right” Way To Praise A Child?
The Talaris Institute In the Sept. 14 edition of the New York Times, author Alfie Kohn wrote about the potentially
Maternal Depression Can Undermine The Development Of Young Children
Center on the Developing Child Harvard University Serious depression in parents and caregivers affects not only the adults who are
Decisions About Discipline
According to childcare experts, the most important thing parents can give their children is love. The second most important thing
The Moral Life of Babies
The New York Times Magazine For years, psychologists have argued that humans enter the world devoid of morality. However, a growing
Can Preschoolers be Depressed?
Psychologists and other early childhood experts over the past several years have begun to look closely at depression in young
A Parents’ Guide to Safe Sleep (2008)
The American Academy of Pediatrics An article written by the AAP to help parents reduce the risk of SIDS. Download
Early Experiences Can Alter Gene Expression and Affect Long-Term Development
Center on the Developing Child Harvard University A new report from the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child examines
The Foundations of Lifelong Health are Built in Early Childhood
Center on the Developing Child Harvard University This topic, available in both PDF and video formats, explores the impact of healthy
New Study Indicates Long-term Benefits of Early Education
Science Daily A new study conducted by researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health examines the impact of
How Early Experiences Shape Brain Development
Center on the Developing Child Harvard University This article compares the executive functions of the brain, including the ability focus, hold,
The Linguistic Genius of Babies
TEDxRainier In this presentation (filmed in October 2010), Patricia Kuhl shares astonishing findings about how babies learn one language over
